Aundh (Pune)
Encyclopedia
Aundh is a suburb in the North-West of Pune
in Maharashtra
, India
. It was earlier known for its Chest Hospital. Now it is known for its posh localities populated by software engineers. Since around mid-1990s it has developed significantly as a residential area with proximity to the University of Pune
and one of the Software Technology Parks of India
complex at Hinjawadi
.
Aundh can be divided into the old Aundhgaon and the newly constructed suburban areas.
Famous Areas are Sindh Colony, Parihar Chowk, Sakal Nagar, National Society and Bremen Chowk.
All area along the University road, after Governor house, up to Rajiv Gandhi Bridge on river Mula, across which is Sangvi (and the Aundh Chest Hospital) in one direction and Spicer college region to Baner comes under Aundh.
Sanghavi Nagar and D.P. road is the Main street region of Aundh, with most of the shops and stores located along this street.
Now Aundh has
Croma (A mega electronic store),
Grocery Stores as More For You, Spencers, D Mart, Reliance Fresh,
Restaurants like Shivsagar, Sarja, Radhika,
sweets shops like Kaka Halwai, Sweets Corner, Chitale Bandhu,
Titan Eye +,
Dominoz, Mac Donald, Pizza Hut,
Cotton King, Just Casuals, Blue Lady, Levis, Wrangler, Woodland,
Hospitals like Medipoint,Kotbagi, SaiShree, Aditya Birla Clinic,
SuperMarkets like Ramesh, Mamata , Pariwar,
Furniture shops like HouseFull, Ekbote , Pancharatnata,
Libraries like Rover Library.
Aundh is blessed with Reliance Mart recently and many IT firms are also getting established like Sungard etc.
Sylvan, Aloma County and Nandan are the under construction super luxurious residential sites.
took
place in 1817.
Then in the late nineties, the Khinvasara family pioneered the area with extensive buying and developing lands.
today, the area has become one of the best and up-market areas in the city
Aundh Suburb has many Schools like D.A.V.Public School, Spicer Memorial School & Collage, Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pre School,
The residential rates in this area have been driven up by the huge demand coming from IT professionals as well as migrants from various parts of the country, its close proximity to the Mumbai -Pune express way and superb connectivity to Shivaji nagar, make it more preferable to reside than other parts of the city. Aundh also has become infamous for various modern and innovative places of recreation and indulgence. The presence of a speciality food store - Fine foods, a world class gym -Golds, Air . a petrol pump, innumerable salons and grocery stores. a 4 star hotel- Seasons and a lively restaurant- Kiva. Aundh has quintessentially become a hang out spot for the teens and the teens at heart.
This place has come to be a self sustained locality , and it wouldn't be wrong to compare it to other suburban areas across the US or UK .
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
in Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It was earlier known for its Chest Hospital. Now it is known for its posh localities populated by software engineers. Since around mid-1990s it has developed significantly as a residential area with proximity to the University of Pune
University of Pune
The University of Pune , is a university located in northwestern Pune, India. It was founded in 1949. Spread over a campus, the university is home to 46 academic departments...
and one of the Software Technology Parks of India
Software Technology Parks of India
'Software Technology Parks of India' is a government agency in India, established in 1991 under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, that manages the Software Technology Park scheme. It is an export oriented scheme for the development and export of computer software,...
complex at Hinjawadi
Hinjawadi
Hinjewadi or Hinjawadi or Hinjwadi was a small village on the NH4 bypass around the City of Pune in India. Now it's the Place for Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park housing around 20 software companies as listed below....
.
Aundh can be divided into the old Aundhgaon and the newly constructed suburban areas.
Famous Areas are Sindh Colony, Parihar Chowk, Sakal Nagar, National Society and Bremen Chowk.
All area along the University road, after Governor house, up to Rajiv Gandhi Bridge on river Mula, across which is Sangvi (and the Aundh Chest Hospital) in one direction and Spicer college region to Baner comes under Aundh.
Sanghavi Nagar and D.P. road is the Main street region of Aundh, with most of the shops and stores located along this street.
Now Aundh has
Croma (A mega electronic store),
Grocery Stores as More For You, Spencers, D Mart, Reliance Fresh,
Restaurants like Shivsagar, Sarja, Radhika,
sweets shops like Kaka Halwai, Sweets Corner, Chitale Bandhu,
Titan Eye +,
Dominoz, Mac Donald, Pizza Hut,
Cotton King, Just Casuals, Blue Lady, Levis, Wrangler, Woodland,
Hospitals like Medipoint,Kotbagi, SaiShree, Aditya Birla Clinic,
SuperMarkets like Ramesh, Mamata , Pariwar,
Furniture shops like HouseFull, Ekbote , Pancharatnata,
Libraries like Rover Library.
Aundh is blessed with Reliance Mart recently and many IT firms are also getting established like Sungard etc.
Sylvan, Aloma County and Nandan are the under construction super luxurious residential sites.
History
'Aundh' formed a part of the region where the Battle of KhadkiBattle of Khadki
The Battle of Khadki took place at Khadki on November 5, 1817 between the forces of the British East India Company and those of Bajirao II, the Peshwa of the Maratha Empire...
took
place in 1817.
Then in the late nineties, the Khinvasara family pioneered the area with extensive buying and developing lands.
today, the area has become one of the best and up-market areas in the city
Aundh Suburb has many Schools like D.A.V.Public School, Spicer Memorial School & Collage, Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pre School,
The residential rates in this area have been driven up by the huge demand coming from IT professionals as well as migrants from various parts of the country, its close proximity to the Mumbai -Pune express way and superb connectivity to Shivaji nagar, make it more preferable to reside than other parts of the city. Aundh also has become infamous for various modern and innovative places of recreation and indulgence. The presence of a speciality food store - Fine foods, a world class gym -Golds, Air . a petrol pump, innumerable salons and grocery stores. a 4 star hotel- Seasons and a lively restaurant- Kiva. Aundh has quintessentially become a hang out spot for the teens and the teens at heart.
This place has come to be a self sustained locality , and it wouldn't be wrong to compare it to other suburban areas across the US or UK .