Vishrantwadi
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Vishrantwadi is a city neighbourhood of Pune
City in the State of Maharashtra, India. Vishrantwadi is a fast-growing and relatively new residential neighbourhood to the north of the city and includes the areas of Mohanwadi, Pratik Nagar, Kasturbawadi(now known as Kasturba Housing Society), Phule Nagar, Mental Corner, Police Lines, Shanti Nagar, Dhanori, Tingre Nagar, Kalas, Mhaskewasti and Dighi.
The entire neighbourhood of Vishrantwadi lies along the Alandi Road. Other major roads in this locality are the Tingare Nagar Road (Vishrantwadi-Airport Road) and Dhanori Road. Pune Railway station
is about 7 kilometers from Vishrantwadi while the Pune International Airport at Lohegaon
is about 4 kilometers. City centers like Shivajinagar, Deccan Gymkhana
, Mahatma Gandhi Road (MG Road), Camp are all within a radius of ten kilometers.
The Yerwada Central Prison and the Regional Mental hospital, Pune too are situated nearby.
in South Maharashtra by foot. 'Vishrant' in Marathi means "rest", "wadi"means "hamlet" or "town" and thus the name 'Vishrantwadi'. Even today the annual Sant Dynaneshwar palkhi (pilgrimage procession) from Alandi
to Pandharpur
passes through Vishrantwadi and is a visual treat.
The PMPML is also planning to implement the BRTS on Alandi Road and the Vishrantwadi-Airport Road.
, Yerwada
, Viman Nagar
. Proximity to the city center, no pollution, good infrastructure and connectivity has led to a substantial increase in population.
There are a number of army and air force establishments nearby, amongst which are the Bombay Engineering Group and Centre, Khadki military cantonment, GREF Centre and Lohegaon Air Force station. Vishrantwadi is the location of the residential complex of Pune City Police at Police Lines.
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 ...
City in the State of Maharashtra, India. Vishrantwadi is a fast-growing and relatively new residential neighbourhood to the north of the city and includes the areas of Mohanwadi, Pratik Nagar, Kasturbawadi(now known as Kasturba Housing Society), Phule Nagar, Mental Corner, Police Lines, Shanti Nagar, Dhanori, Tingre Nagar, Kalas, Mhaskewasti and Dighi.
Location
Vishrantwadi is located at 18.5726296°N 73.8782501°E and shares the border with- YerwadaYerwadaYerwada is a City neighbourhood of Pune City in the State of Maharashtra, India. Before the Britishraj Yerwada was known as Yeraoda. Yerwada is one of the most densely populated area in Pune City. This place is located at the beginning of Ahmednagar highway and also on the way to old Pune...
- LohegaonLohegaonLohegaon is a village in Pune district, India. It is primarily known for the Pune International Airport, a domestic and international airport. This place also has an Air Force base, known as 2 wing, one of the oldest air base in India, after the Ambala Air Base...
- KhadkiKhadkiThere is also an Andean instrument called the Kirki.Khadki is a city neighbourhood of Pune. It has an army base, two ordinance factories and several breweries....
The entire neighbourhood of Vishrantwadi lies along the Alandi Road. Other major roads in this locality are the Tingare Nagar Road (Vishrantwadi-Airport Road) and Dhanori Road. Pune Railway station
Pune Railway Station
Pune Railway Station is the main railway head of Pune. It is a railway junction with on the Mumbai - Chennai railway line. It is also the origin of Pune - Bangalore railway line. All trains are operated by Indian Railways. Pune Railway Station serves as a halt for south bound trains from Mumbai,...
is about 7 kilometers from Vishrantwadi while the Pune International Airport at Lohegaon
Lohegaon
Lohegaon is a village in Pune district, India. It is primarily known for the Pune International Airport, a domestic and international airport. This place also has an Air Force base, known as 2 wing, one of the oldest air base in India, after the Ambala Air Base...
is about 4 kilometers. City centers like Shivajinagar, Deccan Gymkhana
Deccan Gymkhana
Deccan Gymkhana is an area in Pune city. It lies in the centre of the city. This area has lots of cafes, entertainment areas, restaurants, shopping malls and shops and is one of the major areas of Pune. Important roads like Karve Road, Jangli Maharaj Road and Fergusson College Road originate in...
, Mahatma Gandhi Road (MG Road), Camp are all within a radius of ten kilometers.
The Yerwada Central Prison and the Regional Mental hospital, Pune too are situated nearby.
Etymology and history
Vishrantwadi used to be a resting place for the thousands of warkaris who made the annual pilgrimage from Alandi to PandharpurPandharpur
Pandharpur is an important pilgrimage city on the Bhimā river in Solāpur district, Maharashtra, India. The Vithoba temple attracts about half a million Hindu pilgrims during the major yātrā in the month of Ashadh ....
in South Maharashtra by foot. 'Vishrant' in Marathi means "rest", "wadi"means "hamlet" or "town" and thus the name 'Vishrantwadi'. Even today the annual Sant Dynaneshwar palkhi (pilgrimage procession) from Alandi
Alandi
Alandi is a city and a municipal council in Pune district in the state of Maharashtra, India.-Geography:Alandi is located on the banks of the Indrayani River, east of Pune, India. It has an average elevation of .-Demographics:...
to Pandharpur
Pandharpur
Pandharpur is an important pilgrimage city on the Bhimā river in Solāpur district, Maharashtra, India. The Vithoba temple attracts about half a million Hindu pilgrims during the major yātrā in the month of Ashadh ....
passes through Vishrantwadi and is a visual treat.
Connectivity
Vishrantwadi is well connected to the rest of Pune by both buses and autos throughout the day. PMPML operates a number of routes to, fro and through Vishrantwadi.The PMPML is also planning to implement the BRTS on Alandi Road and the Vishrantwadi-Airport Road.
Population
In the past, Vishrantwadi was largely peopled by Marathi speaking middle-class Maharashtrian families. Recently, with Pune becoming more cosmopolitan, a large number of Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu speaking families have settled down here as well. It is a favoured residential choice for people working in the IT sector whose offices are in and around Kalyani NagarKalyani Nagar
Kalyani Nagar is a neighbourhood located in the eastern region of Pune, India. It has a population of around 30,000.It is named after Neelkanth Kalyani, one of the city's foremost industrialists who pioneered the Kalyani Forging company in the early 1960s...
, Yerwada
Yerwada
Yerwada is a City neighbourhood of Pune City in the State of Maharashtra, India. Before the Britishraj Yerwada was known as Yeraoda. Yerwada is one of the most densely populated area in Pune City. This place is located at the beginning of Ahmednagar highway and also on the way to old Pune...
, Viman Nagar
Viman Nagar
Viman Nagar is presently known as the SILLICON Valley, Bollywood hub, elite educational capital of Pune city and it has evolved on its own, having an International airport just as a neighbour to it . This area is 6 kilometers from the Pune Main Railway Station.VIMAN Nagar was the first in PMC...
. Proximity to the city center, no pollution, good infrastructure and connectivity has led to a substantial increase in population.
There are a number of army and air force establishments nearby, amongst which are the Bombay Engineering Group and Centre, Khadki military cantonment, GREF Centre and Lohegaon Air Force station. Vishrantwadi is the location of the residential complex of Pune City Police at Police Lines.
External links
- PMPML- pmpml.org
- Pune Bus Guide- punebusguide.org