ABOUT DISTRICT
The eighth largest metropolises in India, Pune is located in the state of Maharashtra. It is the second largest city in the state after Mumbai, and is an important city in terms of its economical and industrial growth. Once the hometown of Marathas and a centre of power for the Maratha Empire, the presence of the numerous edifices in Pune links to its rich and glorious past. The city leads as the ‘veritable heartland’ of cultural Maharashtra. Pune also has made its mark as the educational epicenter winning itself the sobriquet, ‘The Oxford of the East’. Not just that, it has a growing industrial hinterland, with information technology, engineering and automotive companies sprouting. The city is known for cultural activities like classical music, spirituality, theatre, sports, and literature. Pune is a pleasant travel getaway destination to spend a quiet holiday.
District At a Glance
| Description | Details |
| Average Climate | Summer : 22°C TO 41°C. Winter :8°C TO 25°C. Rainfall : 650 To 700 mm. |
| Geographical Location | It lies between 18° 32″ North latitude and 73° 51″ East longitude. It lies on the foothills of Sahyadri Mountains. The landscape of Pune district is distributed triangularly in western Maharashtra at the foothills of the Sahyadri Mountains and is divided into three parts: “Ghatmatha”, “Maval” and “Desh”. Pune district forms a part of the tropical monsoon land and therefore shows a significant seasonal variation in temperature as well as rainfall conditions. |
| Boundries | Ahmadnagar district on north-east,Solapur district on the south-east, Satara district on south, Raigad district on the west and Thane district on the northe-west. |
| Languages Spoken | Marathi, Hindi, English are major languages but all Indian languages are spoken. |
| Best Time to Visit | Throughout the year |
| Popullation | Pune District’s Population according to 2011 Census Report Total: 9426259 Male: 4936362 Female:4490597 |
| Rivers | Bhima,Nira , Indrayani, Mula, Mutha, Ghod, Meena ,Kukdi, Pushpavati, Pavna, Ramnadi |
| Muncipal Corporations : 2 | Pune Muncipal Corporation and Pimpri-Chinchwad Corporation |
| Tahsils : 16 | Haveli, Punecity, Maval, Mulshi, Shirur, Baramati, Indapur, Daund, Bhor, Velha, Purandar, Khed, Junnar, Ambegaon, Pimpri Chinchwad, Lonikalbhor |
| Cantonment Boards:3 | Pune, Dehu Road, Khadki |
| Local Transport | Metro, Auto rickshaws, municipal and private buses, rental cars and bicycles are available. |
| City Buses | Pune Mahanagr Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) Buses reach every part of the city mainly from: Swargate, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune Station, Shivaji Nagar Station, Pune Corporation |
| Pincode | 411001-411053 |