Living in Pune

Overview

2014

Welcome to Pune!
To make your first couple of weeks a little
easier for you, we have prepared this
booklet for you, including the following
information:

Map orientation
Residential Areas
Schooling
Recreation and leisure options
Emergency Contact Numbers

Enjoy your first time in Pune!

Pune District is situated in the state of Maharashtra, South India with Pune City as its
Headquarter. Pune City is located at 560 m above sea level on the western margin of the
Deccan plateau.
It is situated on the leeward side of the Sahyadri mountain range (the Western Ghats), which
separates it from the Arabian Sea. It is a relatively hilly city, with its tallest hill, Vetal Hill, rising
to 800 m above sea level. Just outside the city, the Sinhagad fort is located at a height of 1300
m.
Central Pune is located on the confluence of the Mula and Mutha rivers.
Pune lies very close to the seismically active zone around Koyna Dam, about 100 km south of
the city, and has been rated in Zone 4 (on a scale of 2 to 5, with 5 being the most prone to
earthquakes) by the India Meteorological Department. Pune has experienced some moderateintensity and many low-intensity earthquakes in its history.

Pune district forms a part of the tropical monsoon land and therefore shows a significant
seasonal variation in temperature as well as rainfall conditions. Climate of the western region of
Pune is cool whereas the eastern part is hot and dry.
Pune experiences three distinct seasons: summer,
monsoon and winter.
Typical summer months are from March to May, with
maximum temperatures ranging from 30 to 38 C.
warmest month in Pune is April; although summer

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doesn't end until May, the city often receives heavy thundershowers in May. Even during the
hottest months, the nights are usually cool due to Pune's high altitude. The highest
temperature ever recorded was 43.3 C on April 30, 1897.
The monsoon lasts from June to October, with moderate rainfall and temperatures ranging
from 10 to 28 C. Most of the 722 mm (28.4 inches) of annual rain fall in the city fall between
June and September, and July is the wettest month of the year.
Winter begins in November; November in particular is referred to as the Rosy Cold (literal
translation). The daytime temperature hovers around 28 C while night temperature is below
10 C for most of December and January, often dropping to 5 to 6 C.

The population of Pune is 94.26 Lakh (2011). 87.19% of the total population in Pune is literate.
Pune demographics have revealed that the number of male literates is 92.72% and of female
literates is 81.13%.

As one of the largest cities in India, and as a result of its many colleges and universities, Pune is
emerging as a prominent location for IT and manufacturing companies to expand. Pune has the
sixth largest metropolitan economy and the highest per capita income in the country.
The automotive sector is prominent in Pune. All sectors of the automotive industry are
represented, from two-wheelers and auto rickshaws to cars, tractors, excavators and trucks.
The Hinjewadi IT Park (officially called as the Rajeev Gandhi IT Park), is a project undertaken by
MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) to promote the IT sector in Pune.
When completed, the Hinjewadi IT Park is expected to have an area of about 2800 acres. To
facilitate economic growth, the government made liberal incentives in its IT and ITES Policy,
2003 and leased properties based on MIDC land. The IT sector employs more than 70,000
people.

Pune is said to be the cultural capital of the state of Maharashtra. It epitomizes the Marathi
culture, which lays emphasis on education, arts and crafts, music and theatre. Pune culture
reflects a blend of traditions with modernity, as along with hosting classical shows, the city also
boasts of an active nightlife.
Pune is the birthplace of the great poet-saint, Tukaram. At the same time, the city claims the
honor of being the home of great freedom fighters like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Krishna
Gokhale, etc. The culture of Pune is well reflected through its cuisine, people and languages.

The Constitution of India has stipulated the usage of Hindi and English to be the two languages
of communication for the Central (Federal) government. In Pune the majority of people speak
Marathi. Hindi is the next important language commonly used and the educated class and the
young college goers communicate mostly in English.

People belonging to varied religious backgrounds are living in Pune, making it an assortment of
sorts. One of the major religions followed in the city is Hinduism. Pune city also serves as home
to people belonging to other religions, like Sikhs, Christians and Muslims. Even though their
number is not too large, they form a significant minority of the total population. The other
religions practiced in Pune comprise of Buddhism, Jainism and Zoroastrianism.

The local cuisines of Pune retain the typical taste of coconut and garlic. At the same time, a
large amount of green chilies are used, making the dishes quite spicy. The main course in the
traditional food of Poona comprises of a number of food items made up of jowar and bajra
(corn). Do not forget to taste the sweet specialties of the city!
A typical Pune meal comprises of the following items.

Puran Poli (a sweet paratha with pulses/dal)

Amti (masala dal)

Pithla Bhakri (masala chickpea gravy with a stiff roti)

Varan Bhat (dal and rice)

Matki Ki Usal (masala sprouts)

Thali pith (a spicy chickpea based pancake)

Alu chi Vadi (steamed and fried potatoes)

The city of Pune has acquired a cosmopolitan identity. People belonging to different castes,
creeds, religions and economic backgrounds can be found here. As the setting up of software
companies and professional institutions in Pune attracts people from all over the world, the city
has assumed a multi-ethnic personality. The people of Pune represent an amalgamation of
different cultures and the city has become like a mixture of different civilizations.
One thing that is common to all the people living in Pune is their never-say-die-spirit. Whatever
be their educational background, their economic background or their religion, they know how
to live life to the fullest. Each and every person has found a way to enjoy himself/herself and
the city also caters to the needs of everyone.
The people of Pune are also very much interested in the arts and crafts, music, spirituality, etc.
The past few years have seen the city acquiring a taste in trance and techno also.

1. Phoenix Library
Contact number 020-24491118
727, Kumtekar Road, Opposite Sadashiv post office, Pune

2. British Library
Contact number 020-25654352
917/1, Fergusson College Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune
3. Goethe-Institute
Contact number 020-26164945
14/3-B, Boat Club Road, Pune-411001

Leisure & Recreation

Gyms
Golds Gym, Kalyani Nagar
020 32912212
Sr. No 59/60, Kalyani Nagar, Pune 411006
www.goldsgymindia.com

Golds Gym, Aundh

020 25884122
127/1A, 1st Floor, Server Space, A G Technology Park, Gaikwad Avenue, Aundh, Pune 411007
Solaris Fitness World
Many branches all over Pune
www.solaris.in

Spas
Four Fountains Spa
Many branches all over Pune
www.thefourfountainsspa.in
Spa at O Hotel
020 40011000
North Main Road, Koregaon Park, Pune 411001
www.ohotelsindia.com
Spa at Sun-n-Sand Hotel
020 26167777
62 Bund Garden Road, Pune 411001
www.sunnsandhotel.com

Golf & Clubs

Poona Club Golf Course
020 26360083
Bund Garden Road, Pune 411 001
www.poonaclubltd.com
Oxford Golf & Country Club
020 66437799
Pashan Sus Link Road, Baner, Pune 411045
www.ogcc.in

Royal Connaught Boat Club

020 261135127/8
Boat Club Road, Pune 411 001
www.boatclubpune.com
Royal Western India Turf Club
020 26361333
6, Arjun Marg, Race Course, Pune 411001
www.rwitc.com

Darios , Italian
020 26053597
Lane No 1 North Main Road (near Hotel Sundarvan), Koregaon Park, Pune 411001
Harajuku, Japanese
020 40011000
O Hotel, North Main Road, Koregaon Park, Pune 411001
www.ohotelsindia.com
Mainland China, Chinese
020 66013030
City Point, 17 Boat Club Road, Pune 411001
www.mainlandchinaindia.com
Sigree, Indian
020 66825937
City Point, 17 Boat Club Road, Pune 411001

Malaka Spice, Multicuisine

020 66824964
Off North Main Rd Lane No 5 (opposite Oxford Properties), Koregaon Park, Pune 411001
www.malakaspice.com
Bars & Clubs
Stonewater Grill, Restaurant and Bar
020 41030303
81/82 Pyramid Complex, North Main Road, Koregaon Park, Pune 411001
www.stonewatergrill.in
Area 51, Lounge and Club
0122 66164000
Baner Village, Baner Hills, Javahar, Taluka - Haveli ,Pune 411045
www.area51india.com
Elbow Room, Bar and Lounge
020 41040303
Quality Hotel The Regency, Dhole Patil Rd, Dhole Patil Road, Pune 411001

Gold Big Cinemas

020 66096565
Mariplex Mall, Kalyani Nagar, Pune 411014
Inox
020 26122991

Bund Garden Road, Pune 411001

www.inoxmovies.com
E-Square Multiplex
020 66044141
132 University Road, Pune 411007
www.e-squareindia.com

Food
Big Bazaar, Supermarket
P No 212/1 Hermes Waves, Kalyani Nagar, Pune 411014

Big Bazaar, Supermarket

Pune Central, Sr No 256 Koncord Towers (next to Bund Garden), Boat Club Road, Bund Garden
Road, Pune 411001
Dorabjees, International Food
020 26052882
S No 1/B, Nr Western Theatre, Moledina Rd, Camp, Pune 411001
The Providore
020 6560 1551
104, Anand Park, Aundh, Pune 411007
www.theprovidore.net

Home Delivery Ingredients

Green Tokri, Salad and Herbs
09763717960
www.greentokri.com
Akasaka, Japanese
044 24456493
www.akasakastore.com

Home Delivery Meals

Tastykhana, covers most restaurants in Pune
020 4000 6464
www.tastykhana.in
Pizza Hut
39883988
www.pizzahut.co.in
Dominos Pizza, Pizza and Pasta
Online Order System
www.dominos.co.in

Clothes
Jewel Square, Western Brands
020 66827407
Koregaon Park Road (next to Blue Diamond), Koregaon Park, Pune 411001
www.jewelsquare.co.in
M.G. Road, Shopping Street
Mahatma Gandhi Road, Camp, Pune 411001
Pune Central, Mall
256, Boat Club Road (next to Bund Garden), Bund Garden, Pune 41100

ANAND VIDYANIKETAN HIGH SCHOOL

NAGAR RD PUNE - 14 PHONE : 6630222

BISHOP'S SCHOOL

5A BHAGAT ROAD PHONE : 6360437,6361233

BISHOP'S SCHOOL. (BOYS SCHOOL)

CAMP PUNE PHONE : 6330260/1

DON BOSCO HIGH SCHOOL

DHOLE PATIL ROAD KONARK APTS PUNE - 01

DON BOSCO HIGH SCHOOL

SHASTRI NAGAR YERAWADA PUNE. PHONE : 6688876

DON BOSCO HIGH SCHOOL

191-A LOOP ROAD PUNE. PHONE : 6686527

HUTCHINGS HIGH SCHOOL

7 PHYARE RD PUNE - 01.PHONE : 6352764

MODERN HIGH SCHOOL

J M ROAD PUNE - 05

MODERN V SCHOOL

503 SHANIWAR PETH TILAK RD PUNE - 30

ROSARY HIGH SCHOOL

15-16 AMBEDKAR ROAD PUNE PHONE : 6134668

ST HELENAS SCHOOL/JUNIOR COLLEGE

8 SUSEE SORABJE ROAD PUNE .PH : 6124384

ST HELENAS SCHOOL

8 SORABJI RD PUNE. PHONE : 6126796

ST HILDAS HIGH SCHOOL

PANCH HAUD,6 GURUWAR PETH PUNE - 42

ST JOHN'S SECONDARY SCHOOL

1993 CONVENT STREET PUNE.PHONE : 6341087

ST JOSEPH CONVENT SCHOOL

PASHAN ROAD PASHAN PUNE - 08

ST MARY SCHOOL

BHAGAT MARG PUNE - 01

ST MIRAS HIGH SCHOOL PHONE :

61222270

10 VASWANI ROAD PUNE - 01 PHONE : 6127841,

ST MIRAS PRIMARY SCHOOL

SADHU VASWANI CHOWK PUNE.PHONE : 6119569

ST MIRAS HIGH SCHOOL

STAVELY ROAD PUNE. PHONE :6356282

ST MIRAS HIGH SCHOOL

5 B GEN BHAGAT MARG PUNE.PHONE : 6341393

ST MIRAS HIGH SCHOOL

5-B G T ROAD PUNE.PHONE :6332200

THE BISHOPS SCHOOL

5A GEN BHAGAT MARG PUNE - 01

Headstarter Preparatory School, Preparatory School

020 26659953
North Avenue (opposite Kalyani Bungalow), Kalyani Nagar, Pune 411006

Lexicon Kids, Preparatory School

020 26631067
Shalimar Triumph, 72, Viman Nagar, Pune 411014
Lexicon International School, Pre-Primary to Secondary
020 65303160
No. 726, Lexicon Estate, Wagholi, Pune 412207
Mercedes Benz International School, Primary Year, Middle Year and Diploma Program
020 2293 4420
P-26 MIDC Phase 1, Rajeev Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjiwadi,
Pune 411057
Indus International School, Primary Year, Middle Year and Diploma Program
020 3917 2000576
Bhukum, Tal. Mulshi, District, Pune 411 042

* Formula Group will not act as guarantor for the competence of any particular firm or
individual in the information below nor take any responsibility whatsoever in regard to the
consequences of accepting medical advice.

Hospitals
*Please note that the listing below does not represent either a guarantee of competence or
an endorsement by Formula Group
Jehangir Hospital 24 hrs. Consultant 32, Sassoon Road,
Pune 411001

26050550

Bharati Hospital Satara Road, Dhankwadi, Pune 411043

24375182/24372789/24371116

Cantonment Hospital Hill Estate, Khadki, Pune 411003

Chest Hospital Aundh, Pune
Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital Mangeshkar Hospital
8+13/2 Erandwana, Pune 411004
Deendayal Hospital 926 Shivaji nagar c Road, Pune
411004
Dr. Ambedkar Hospital B-66, Raviwar Peth, S.P. College,
Pune - 411030

26350530
27280237/27280603
24023000 56023000/56023027/65/
56023008/56023041
25652497/1613/5651
25819283/2363

Dharma Hospital Om Mahavir Society, Yerawada Bus

Stop, Yerwada, Pune - 411006

26693983

Deshpande Hospitality Main Bazar, Dehu Road, Dehu

Road Cantonment, Pune - 412101

25431961

Dwidal Nursing Home 10/15, Erandwane, Karve Road,

Deccan Gymkhana, Pune - 411004

25440633

Hardikar Accident Hospital Ganesh Khind Road,

Shivajinagar H.O., Pune - 411005

25535326/9

Inamdar's Heart Hospital Pimpri Penicillin Factory, Pune

- 411018

25885679

Indian Hospital 32 Sasson Road, Pune 411001

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Inlaks & Bhudrani & M N B Cancer South Wing, Koregaon

Park, Pune 411001
Jehangir Hospital 32, Sassoon Road, Pune 411001

26129080/82
26122551/26050550

Godbole Hospital 1301, S.P. College, Pune - 411030

24474338

Gokhale Memorial Hospital Nana Peth, Pune H.O., Pune

- 411001

24444367

K.E.M. Hospital Sardar Mudliar Road, Rasta Peth, Pune

411011

26125600/01/02/24037300

Kamla Nehru Chambers mukund Nagar, Swargte, Pune

411037

26121252

Kamath Hospital Delux Road, Pimpri, Pimpri Colony,

Pune - 411017

27454777

Krishna General Hospital Oswal Park, Shivaji Nagar,

Shivajinagar H.O., Pune - 411005

26993247

Kulkarni Dispensary Delux Road, Pimpri, Pimpri Colony,

Pune - 411017

27120674

Lokmanya Hospital Chinchwad Gaon, Pune - 411033

27456496/7/8

Mahatma Gandhi Hospital Nanapeth Rajewadi Road,

24475722

Pune City H.O., Pune - 411002

Naik Hospital Shukrawar Peth, Pune City H.O., Pune 411002

24476555

N. M. Wadia Cardiology 32, Sasson Road, Pune 411001

24472463

Poona Hospital Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411030

24331706/1099

Ruby Hall Dhole Patile Road, Pune

26123391/4028888

Sancheti Hospital Shivaji Nagar, Pune 411005

25533333

Sanjevani Hospital Nana Peth, Pune H.O.,Pune - 411001

25441465

Sassoon Hospital Sassoon Road, Camp, Pune - 411001

26128000

Shatayu Hospital Dhankawadi, Pune - 411043

24373344

Sane Guruji Hospital Hadapsar, Pune 411028

26999292

Sumati Helth Medical And Diagnostic Centre

J. M. Road, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune - 411004

26140771

Sadhu Vaswani Medical Complex Koregaon Park, Lane 1,

Pune - 411001

24129999

Ambulances
Ambulance

101

Columbus Ambulance

020 25531146 / 23532630

Pune Heart Brigade

105

Ruby Hall Clinic

020 2612 3391

Centralized A
24 Hrs Medical Services
Name Of Store

Address

Phone

Ruby Hall

Station Road

26123391 - Ext- 263

K.E.M. Medical

Rasta Peth

26133176

Diamond Jubilee Building

Pune

Ext - 370

Kotbagi Hospital Drug Store

Pune

25887089

Poona Hospital Medical

Pune

24331706 - Ext - 215

Krishna Hospital Medical

Paud Road

25460626

Amar Medical Store

14 , Yerawada , Pune 6

26693978

Laxmi Medical

29 , Ram Wadi , Pune 14

26682250

Usha Nursing Home Medical

...

26344969

Amar Medical Store

...

26693978

Joshi Hospital

...

25672563

Jehangir Hospital

Near Pune Station

26122551

Kemps Medical

...

26137702

Ayurvedic Stores In Pune

Name Of Store

Address

Phone

V.B.Khare

CityPost Chowk

24458492

Tripati Distributers

Sadashiv Peth

24479257

Laghate

Sadashiv Peth

24485947

Tripati and Co.

Laxmi Road

24457766

Kiran Mediacl

Laxmi Road

24456278

Africa Drug House

Laxmi Road

24453160

Central Medical

Bhudwar Peth

24455961

Ambadas Vanaushdhalaya

Tulshe Bag

24451992

Pradip Medical Stores

Gadikhana

24479365

Ganesh Medical Stores

Mandai,shanipar Rasta

24459800

Guzar Medical

Swargate Corner

24477980

Praphool Medical

Tilak Road

24478394

Supriam Enterprises

Vijaynagar Colony

24331686

Parakh Farm

Vijaynagar Colony

24331083

Nutan Medical

Navi Peth

24334357

Parco Vanaushdhalaya

Navi Peth

24023743

Uttam Medical

Karve Road

25468321

Anand Medical

Nal Stop

Pavan Distrabuters

Kothroud

25382130

Arihanth Medical

Model Colony

Kulkarni Stores

Deccan Gimkahana

Mahalaxmi Medical

Parvathi Paitha

24441217

Air Port Authority Of India ( Duty Officer)

26685201

General Enquiry

140

Booking

141

Arrival

142

Departure

143

Airport

26689433

Air India

26128190

Cargo

26684877
Railways

General Enquiry

131

Booking

132

Arrival / Departure

133

Enquiry

26126575
Other Imp Telephone

Fire Brigade

101

Ambulance

102

Pune Heart Brigade

105

Mumbai Pune Taxi Stand

26135784

Pune Mumbai Taxi Stand

26129657

M T D C ( Tourist Information )

26126867 , 26128169

Weather

25533403 , 25535211

Circuit House

26360127

Vaikuntha Cremation Ground

24336975

Kailas Cremation Ground

26124123

Postal Enquiry

26125516

Pune Cantonment Board

26355606

Khadiki Cantonment Board

25817510

Dehu Road Cantonment Board

27671222

Pune Municipal Corporation

25532521

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation

27477777

Water Supply
Bund Garden

26121453

Cantonment

25819155

Parvati

24334643

Swargate

24442519
Bill Collection Centers

Address

Work Timing

Bill Collection Timing

Phone

Telephone Bhavan, Bajirao Road, Pune

411002.

10am - 4pm

9.30 am - 1.30 pm

24457103

Maharshi Karve, Tel. Exchange, Karve

Road, Pune 411004.

7am - 9pm

9 am - 1.45 pm

25437600

Veer Savarkar Bhavan, Shivajinagar,

On Sat & Sun, Pune 411004.

9am - 6pm

9 am - 1.45 pm

25533044

Office of Divl., Engr.Phones, G.T. Road,

Pune 411001.

10am - 5pm

9 am - 1.45 pm

2664977

Office of SDE Phones, 156/3 D. P.

Road, Aundh.

10am - 4pm

10 am - 4 pm

25430133

10am-1.45pm

10 am - 1.45 pm

25652221

10am - 4pm

10 am - 4 pm

Model Colony, Tel. Exchange.

Mantri Market.

MSEB COMPLAINT OFFICE:

Name Of Complaint Office

Phone

Shivajinagar Department
Aundh

25884038

Khadki

25819369

Ganeshkind

25651864

Modi Ganpati

24451460
Bund Garden Department

Deccan College

26697050

Hadapsar

26870579

Shastrinagar

26683987

Wadia College

26125777

J J Garden

26130837
Kothrud Department

Deccan Gymkhana

25655307

Kothrud

25437915

Warje Malwadi

25469219

Karve Nagar

25445360

Cooking Gas
Pushpa Petroleum Pvt Ltd.

020 66821393

Dubros Gas

020 26163000, 26161077

Natraj GAS Agency

020 25382318, 25387800

Water Supply
Central Number

020 26127866, 26126596

Transport
Airport Enquiry
Railway Enquiry
Wings Radio Cab

020 26683232
131
020 40100100, 26056008,
09970098261

Ask For Any Information:

Tata Yellow Line

020 26014444