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66-560: Pimpri is a neighbourhood in Pimpri Chinchwad in the northwestern city limits of Pune , India . Earlier Pimpri was in under the kingdom of Raja Bhoj & the land of Pimpri has been fulfilled by The great king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. After Indian independence from the British in 1947. In 1955, Hindustan Antibiotics was set up in Pimpri with the cooperation of WHO and UNICEF with

132-555: A cinema in the city limits. Durga Tekdi and Bhakti-Shakti are one of main public parks in Pune. The Bhakti Shakti garden hosted the second largest national flag of India at 351 ft. The Boat Club Garden, Thergaon on the bank of Pawana River hosts kids play area, toy train ride, 15 meter high watch tower, boating and rafting. The city also has a zoo named after Nisargakavi Bahinabai Chaudhari in Chinchwad East . A lake garden

198-592: A distance of 14.66 km on an elevated viaduct. Lines 1 and 2 are expected to be operational in 2021. The 23.33-km elevated Line 3 will run from the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjawadi via Balewadi to Civil Court. All three lines will align at the Civil Court interchange station . The detailed project report (DPR) was prepared for the initial two lines by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation which

264-556: A mass rapid transit system, was inaugurated in March 2022. The system comprises 3 lines with a total length of 54.58 km. As of 2022, Pimpri-Chinchwad has been served by 6 metro stations of Purple Line which is PCMC Bhavan , Sant Tukaram Nagar , Nashik Phata , Kasarwadi , Phugewadi , Dapodi . The 16.59 km Line 1 PCMC Bhavan – Swargate will be elevated between PCMC Bhavan to Range Hills, from where it will run underground . Line 2 will run from Vanaz to Ramwadi covering

330-508: A radius of 20 km around the city of Pune, India. It also runs services on BRT corridors under the brand name Rainbow BRTS . As of May 2018, there are two operating BRT corridors in PCMC limits with a combined length of 22.5 km, while work is underway on three other corridors with a total length 28 km. Although the BRTS project has been deemed a failure in the historic PMC, PCMC claims that

396-1200: A rapid growth in terms of the industries and most of the major automobile companies and their headquarters are located here. There is also a rapid growth in the software and IT departments. Industrialization started in 1954 with the arrival of antibiotics research institute Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL). PCMC, Pune is now home to the Indian operations of major automobile companies like Bajaj Auto , BEL Optronic Devices Limited , Daimler Chrysler , Force Motors , General Motors , Jaguar Land Rover , Kawasaki , Kinetic Engineering , Mahindra & Mahindra , Mercedes-Benz India , Premier Ltd. , TATA Motors , Thermax and Volkswagen . In addition to this, several heavy industries such as Alfa Laval , Atlas Copco , ATS Automation Tooling Systems , Bharat Forge , Bosch , Bridgestone , Finolex Group , Forbes Marshall , Geberit , General Electric , Hyundai Heavy Industries , IKEA , KSB Pumps , Lear Corporation , Lumax, Manitowoc Cranes , New Holland Agriculture , Sandvik , Sany , Schindler Group , Sigma Corporation , SKF , Suzlon , ThyssenKrupp , Varroc have their manufacturing units in

462-536: Is Pimpri Railway Station . It has a State Transport Bus stand Pimpri-Chinchwad Bus Stand at Vallabhnagar. Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (formed by merger of PCMT and PMT) operates the public transport system in this area. The Maharashtra government has proposed metro connectivity to Pimpri under the Pune Metro project. A Rainbow BRTS system is also under expansion in this area. Pimpri comes under Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation . This corporation

528-523: Is Asia's second largest rowing channel after China. PCMC Administration runs 136 public schools, locally called 'Municipality Schools'. According to the PCMC Website, the neighbourhood also has 208 private schools that are run by individuals or educational trusts. Public schools are affiliated to the State Board . Private schools vary in their choice curriculum and may follow the State Board or one of

594-449: Is May. The city often has heavy dusty winds in May, with humidity remaining high. Even during the hottest months, the nights are usually cool due to Pune's high altitude. The highest temperature recorded was 43.3 °C (109.9 °F) on 30   April 1897. The monsoon lasts from June to October, with moderate rainfall and temperatures ranging from 22 to 28 °C (72 to 82 °F). Most of

660-517: Is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra . The city is about 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest of the historic city of Pune , at an altitude of 590 m (1,940 ft) above sea level. It is the fifth largest city in Maharashtra and the eighteenth largest city in India and the sixteenth largest satellite city in the world by population . The city is located 135 km (84 mi) southeast from

726-670: Is also located close to the zoo called the Bird Valley because of the water birds like cranes which come migrating here. Appu Ghar also known as Indira Gandhi Udyan is an amusement park located in the Pradhikaran area. Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park , Pune is one of the latest tourist attraction and activity based Science Centre of Pune region. The Science Centre houses Galleries on different themes of Science & Technology, Activity area, Inflatable Taramandal and an Auditorium. It also has an open air Science Park spread over 3.5 acres. Most of

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792-555: Is also one of the important festival. All industries are closed during that time. There are many industries based in Pimpri. These include Tata Motors , Mercedes-Benz , Bajaj Auto , Force Motors , Eaton , Times of India , etc. Pimpri is well connected by road, rail and air. The nearest airport is Pune Airport , with the Maharashtra government planning to set up a new airport near Chakan . Pune - Lonavla suburban local trains run through this area. The railway station for this area

858-528: Is an example of unity in diversity of the country and depicts a true Indian spirit. People are known for their helping hand and charity for various religious and other occasions. Mata Vaishnav Devi Temple, a replica of original in Katra is one of the most visited places. People from various parts of the country come to visit religious places by which Pimpri is surrounded. Langar is organised by various social groups on weekly / monthly / yearly basis. Cheti Chand Mela

924-468: Is another important road passes through the suburbs of Kasarwadi , Bhosari , Chikhli , Moshi , Chimbali, and Chakan all the way up to Nashik . The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope in Khodad is off this road. The Pimpri-Chinchwad link road connects the suburbs of Pimpri and Chinchwad , as one of the alternative roads to Mumbai–Pune Road. The Mumbai Pune Expressway that originates at Kiwale just outside

990-515: Is celebrated with celebrities from Bollywood called upon. Pimpri also has historical schools, including Jai Hind School, Junior College Hindustan Antibiotics , and Dr. D. Y. Patil School and College. The neighbourhood also contains several hospitals, including YCM Hospital and D. Y. Patil Hospital . Gurunanak Jayanti , Chalio , Bahrana Sahib , Navratra , Diwali , Ganesh Chaturthi , Diwali , Shiv Jayanti , Ambedkar Jayanti and Eid-e-Milad are celebrated with lot of rigor and joy, Dussehra

1056-757: Is one of India's busiest roads. A ring road is being planned for the convenience of heavy traffic. Until 2007, PCMC, Pune served by its own public transport bus service provider, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Transport , Pune. On 19 October 2007, it was merged with the Pune Municipal Transport, Pune that served it's historic neighbourhood of Pune to form the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML; lit. Pune Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd. ). PMPML runs buses on 371 routes that cover

1122-607: Is one of the 31 refugee camps in Bombay State (present day Maharashtra) set up during the period. After Indian independence from the British in 1947. In 1955, Hindustan Antibiotics was set up in Pimpri with the cooperation of WHO and UNICEF with the social objective of providing affordable drugs throughout India. It was inaugurated by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on 10 March 1954. Production began in 1955. The establishment of Hindustan Antibiotics in 1954 marked

1188-476: Is one of the major industrial hubs in Asia in which the majority contributes from the neighbourhood of Pimpri-Chinchwad. The formation of MIDC in 1962 resulted in a constant process of industrial land acquisition and the creation of required support infrastructure. Since then, there has been a massive influx of several European companies who continue to be keen on setting up manufacturing facilities in PCMC, Pune. It has

1254-425: Is one of the shopping street in Pune for clothing, electronics and jewellery. There are several cinema halls as well as shopping malls in the city. Cricket is one of the most popular sports in this city. Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium , Gahunje (also known as MCA Stadium), inaugurated in 2012, hosts both one day internationals and test matches with a seating capacity of 37,000 spectators. It serves as

1320-620: Is served by five railway stations, Chinchwad , Akurdi , Pimpri , Kasarwadi and Dapodi , on the Pune Suburban Railway as well as the Mumbai Dadar–Solapur sections of the Indian Railways ( Central zone ). Local trains ( EMUs ) connect PCMC, Pune to its historic neighbourhood of Pune and the hill station of Lonavala , while daily express trains connect it to Mumbai . Daily express trains through Pune Junction connect

1386-432: Is situated in Pimpri. It was established in 1982 covering an area of about 87 square kilometers. Some primary schools and pre-primary schools affiliated to Maharashtra state board have been developed in this locality in the past few years. Many schools affiliated to national education boards ICSE and CBSE have been established within the area limits. Pimpri Chinchwad Pimpri-Chinchwad , also known as PCMC ,

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1452-689: Is taught in English only, and as a result, ICSE students gain great command over English and literature from kindergarten. This helps the students acquire the art of writing compactly in English, which makes it easy for the ICSE-qualified student to score well in language exams like the IELTS and TOEFL . The ICSE has always been regarded as one of the best educational boards in India because of their rigorous syllabus, tough marking scheme for examinations, progressive evaluation and promotion criteria. Students taking

1518-591: Is the local governing body. It comprises two branches: the executive branch headed by the Municipal Commissioner , an IAS officer appointed by the Government of Maharashtra , and an elected deliberative branch, the general body, headed by the Mayor . Municipal elections are held every five years to elect councilors, popularly known as 'corporators', who form the general body of the PCMC. The corporators, in turn, elect

1584-469: Is under construction in the twin cities. Uber and Ola Cabs also provide vehicle for hire services in the city. It is well connected to neighbouring cities via several highways. It has a 633-km long extensive network of roads connecting its various neighbourhoods. The NH 48 runs throughout the city and serves as the main connecting link for the PCMC and PMC. After the Mumbai–Pune Expressway

1650-572: The Chapekar brothers : Damodar Hari (1870–1898), Balkrishna Hari (1873–1899) and Vasudeo Hari, who assassinated W. C. Rand, a British civil service officer and the chairman of the Special Plague Committee of Poona ( Pune ), on 22 June 1897. Following the partition of India , the Government of India constructed 1,609 residences and laid out around 300 plots on 203 acres of land in the Pimpri area. This area came to be known as Pimpri Camp

1716-494: The Haveli taluka to become the 15th and newest of Pune district's talukas. The size of the city more than doubled in 1997 (from 84.51 km to 170.51 km .) with the addition (in part or in full) of 18 villages located at the periphery of the PCMC as it existed in 1982. Tathawade was added to the city in 2008, bringing the total area of the neighbourhood to 176.41 km . The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation , Pune

1782-569: The Indian Council of Medical Research established in October 1992 in Bhosari MIDC. Central Institute of Road Transport is also located in Bhosari MIDC. Indian Certificate of Secondary Education The ICSE is known for its comprehensive syllabus and primary focus on the English language and variety of subjects that it offers, which involve language, arts, commerce and science. The ICSE

1848-453: The PMR . Currently its jurisdiction extends over 7,256.46 km (2,802 sq mi) and includes the municipal corporations of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, Pune and Pune Municipal Corporation , three cantonment boards , seven municipal councils , 13 census towns and 842 villages. The PCMC Police in Pune is the law enforcement agency for the neighbourhood of PCMC, Pune. It

1914-517: The central government , as well as private enterprises such as Vodafone , Bharti Airtel , Reliance , Idea Cellular , Aircel , Tata DoCoMo , Tata Teleservices , Virgin Mobile , and MTS India , are the leading telephone and cell phone service providers in the city. The air gateway is the Pune International Airport located at Lohegaon which is about 19 km (12 mi) east of

1980-743: The struggle for Indian independence . Ramkrushna More Prekshagruha in Chinchwad , Acharya Atre Rangmandir in Sant Tukaramnagar, Ankushrao Landage Natyagruha in Bhosari , Nilu Phule Rangmandir in Sangvi are the auditoria in the city. There is a fort in Punawale that was built by and named after the Peshwa Minister Sardar Borge. There is also a Vaishno Devi Temple in Pimpri. Pimpri market

2046-411: The 722 mm (28.43 in) of annual rainfall in the city falls between June and September, and July is the wettest month of the year. Hailstorms are not unheard of. For most of December and January the daytime temperature hovers around 26 °C (79 °F) while night temperatures are below 9 °C (48 °F), often dropping to 5 to 6 °C (41 to 43 °F). The lowest temperature recorded

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2112-755: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Council, Pune. Two years later, the Pimpri Chinchwad New Town Development Authority, Pune was established. Its chief objective was to create a planned environment for the working population in the vicinity of their work place. On 11 October 1982, the Municipal Council was merged with seven surrounding villages and the PCNTDA area to form the a new Municipal Corporation ( Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation , Pune, and it split apart from

2178-400: The areas of PMC as well as in the suburban areas, the rivers in the PMR are among the most polluted rivers in the state . The state owned Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited supplies electricity to the city. The power comes from thermal, hydro, gas and renewable sources such as solar, wind and sugarcane bagasse. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), owned by

2244-452: The beginning of industrial development in the Chinchwad , Bhosari , and Pimpri areas. MIDC provided the necessary infrastructure for new businesses to set up operations. The area within the city limits is widely considered as 'flat' given the altitude varying between 530 and 570 m above sea level . The city is situated approximately at 18° 37' north latitude and 73° 48' east longitude bordering limits of Pune Municipal Corporation on

2310-411: The city to double from 2001 to 2017. In the same period, the number of vehicles has increased of 700%. Like its neighbouring Pune, motorized two-wheelers dominate the streets. At the rate of 663 vehicles per 1000 residents, a total of 1.57 million vehicles are registered in the city in 2018, of which 1.17 million are two-wheelers . Public transportation in the city has not been able to keep up with

2376-485: The city to other parts of the country. Pune Suburban Railway , connecting PCMC, Pune to its historic core and its suburbs in Pune District , Maharashtra. It is operated by Central Railway (CR). The system operates on two routes, Pune Junction – Lonavala and its part Pune Junction – Talegaon . 18 trains operate on Pune Junction – Lonavala route and 5 trains operate on Pune Junction – Talegaon route. Pune Metro ,

2442-434: The city, is India's first 6- lane wide concrete, access-controlled tolled expressway. It spans a distance of 94.5 km connecting Mumbai , the capital of Maharashtra state and the financial capital of India , with Pune , the cultural and educational capital of Maharashtra. The expressway, which was fully operationalized in 2002, introduced new levels of speed and safety in automobile transportation to Indian roads. It

2508-521: The city. Chinchwad is noted for the shrine of Morya Gosavi , a prominent saint of the Ganapatya denomination of Hinduism that worships Lord Ganesha as the Supreme Being or its metaphysical concept of Brahman . Various sources place Moraya Gosavi between the 13th and 17th centuries CE. The inscription on the temple records that its construction began in 1658 CE. Chinchwad is the birthplace of

2574-495: The city. The Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjawadi is a ₹60,000 crore (US$ 8.9 billion) project by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). The IT Park encompasses an area of about 2,800 acres (11 km ) and is home to over 800 IT companies of all sizes. On 4 March 1970, the villages of Pimpri , Chinchwad , Bhosari and Akurdi merged into a single municipal authority,

2640-659: The demand and is infamous for its unreliability leading to a constant upward trend in the number of vehicles. Unsurprisingly, the whopping number of vehicles has led to several problems including air pollution, noise pollution and traffic congestion. Like most Indian cities, a number of festival are celebrated across all communities in the city including Ganeshotsav , Navaratri , Dussehra , Janmashtami , Dahi Handi and Onam Holi , Diwali , Eid al-fitr , Eid al-Adha , Christmas , Buddha Purnima , Cheti Chand , Chalio , and several others. The birth anniversary celebrations of historical figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji ,

2706-473: The entire city. As of 2018, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Administration provided around 450 million liters per day (MLD) of water to the city. This led to the generation of around 290 MLD of sewage, of which the civic body had capacity to treat only 240 MLD at its 13 sewage treatment plants, a problem that has persisted for years. The untreated water is let into the rivers which lead to several health and environmental problems. Similar problems in

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2772-506: The exhibits in the science centre and science park are interactive in nature and visitors can explore science in an entertaining way. There are ten public swimming pools run by Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation . Chapekar wada in Chinchwadgaon, the residence of the revolutionary Chapekar brothers has been restored and is now a memorial cum museum dedicated to their life and displays swords and weapons used by freedom fighters during

2838-581: The festival is not organized during Ganeshotsav but at another time of the year. Pavanāthaḍi Jatrā ( Marathi : पवनाथडी जत्रा) is an annual event organized by the Women and Child Welfare Committee of the PCMC. It is a three to five day long exhibition cum sale of goods produced by women's self-help groups in the city and features over 300 stalls. The city also participates in the Pune International Film Festival with screening of several films at

2904-456: The founder of the Maratha Empire , and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar , the principal architect of Indian Constitution , among others are also celebrated with great pomp and show. The national holidays of Republic Day and Independence Day are also celebrated. Individual towns also organize annual village fairs which are dedicated to the local deity. The Bhairavnath fair in Bhosari is perhaps

2970-424: The highway were merged to form Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation . The earliest villages which were absorbed were Pimpri , Chinchwad , Dapodi , Bhosari etc. The city experiences three seasons: summer, monsoon and winter. Typical summer months are February to May with maximum temperatures above 35 °C and reaching up to 42 °C on hotter days. The city receives most of its 722 mm of rainfall in

3036-580: The home stadium for the Maharashtra cricket team including headquarters for the Maharashtra Cricket Association . PCMC Hockey Stadium also known as The Major Dhyanachand Stadium is a field hockey stadium in the city of Pune, India . It has a seating capacity of 5,000 people. It serves as the home ground of the hockey franchisee based in Pune Strykers , for World Series Hockey . It

3102-610: The limited expansion options available, the airport will not be able to cope with the growing demand for air traffic into Pune. Hence, a greenfield airport for the Pune metropolitan region has been proposed. The Government of Maharashtra has entrusted the responsibility to Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) for executing the Pune International Airport project. Probable sites for this project had earlier included areas around Talegaon Dabhade and Saswad near Pune. An area between Chakan and Rajgurunagar , around

3168-556: The mayor and the deputy mayor. In the Municipal Elections held in February 2017, 128 corporators were elected to represent the 32 electoral wards (4 corporators per ward). While the position of the mayor is mostly ceremonial, the chief executive of the city is the Municipal Commissioner , appointed by the state government . The JNNURM award for Best Performing neighbourhood, under Sub-Mission for Urban Infrastructure and Governance,

3234-651: The monsoon months of June to September. The temperature in the winter months of October to January ranges from 12 °C (min) to 30 °C (max), with night temperatures often falling below 10 °C. Pimpri-Chinchwad has a tropical wet and dry (type Aw) climate, with the characteristics of a hot semi-arid climate (type BSh) climate with average temperatures ranging between 20 and 28 °C (68 and 82 °F). Typical summer months are from mid-March to mid-June, with maximum temperatures sometimes reaching 42 °C (108 °F). The warmest month in Pimpri-Chinchwad

3300-523: The national average of 74.04%. The main language spoken in the city is Marathi . There is a significant Sindhi population in Pimpri , which dates to the partition of India in 1947. The neighbourhood has considerable Hindi , Malayalam , Punjabi , Gujarati , Tamil , Kannada , Telugu speaking population. Hinduism is the dominant religion in the city. Other religions with a significant presence include Islam , Christianity , Sikhism , Buddhism and Jainism . The samadhi (resting) places of

3366-608: The neighborhood. It is operated by the Airports Authority of India . In addition to domestic flights to all major Indian cities, the airport serves international direct flights to Dubai (operated by Air India Express ) and to Frankfurt (operated by Lufthansa ). As of 2021, it is the 2nd busiest airport in the state and 13th busiest airport in India. The airport is awarded as best airport by hygiene measures in Asia-Pacific in 2020 by Airports Council International . Due to

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3432-483: The north and northwest. The historic centre is 15 km from each end. Three rivers Pavana , Mula and Indrayani flow through this area. The rivers originates from the Western Ghats . The base rock found throughout the city is Deccan trap basalt . Building stone is the only commercially important mineral found in the area. In 1970s, due to increased industrialisation on Mumbai–Pune Highway, many villages around

3498-473: The social objective of providing affordable drugs throughout India. It was inaugurated by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on 10 March 1954. Production began in 1955. The establishment of Hindustan Antibiotics in 1954 marked the beginning of industrial development in Pimpri. The main language spoken in the town is Marathi . It is a business hub in India famous for its clothing and eateries. Well versed with religious spots for all religions, Pimpri

3564-558: The state's capital Mumbai . It is one of the most rapidly developing suburban areas in India and has emerged as the third fastest growing city in the country. It is well known for its automotive , IT and manufacturing industry. The first reference to Pune region is found in two copper plates dated to 758 and 768 AD, issued by Rashtrakuta ruler Krishna I . The plates are called "Puny Vishaya " and "Punaka Vishaya" respectively. The plates mention areas around Pune such as Theur , Uruli , Khed, Dapodi , and also Bhosari , now part of

3630-411: The two BRT corridors, Sangvi -Kiwale and Nashik Phata- Wakad , have seen a rise in ridership after they became operation in 2015. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation operates buses from its main station at Vallabh Nagar, Pimpri to all major cities and towns in Maharashtra as well as in the neighbouring states. Private companies also run bus services throughout India. Pimpri Chinchwad

3696-673: The two central boards of education, the CBSE or CISCE . According to the 2011 Census , the city has 75 colleges (undergraduate and above), three medical colleges and 3 engineering colleges. Most colleges in PCMC, Pune are affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University . The College of Military Engineering is located in the Dapodi area. The city is also home to the National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) of

3762-472: The two most revered Marathi Bhakti saints , Dnyaneshwar and Tukaram , are at Alandi and Dehu respectively. The Khandoba Mandir in Akurdi is one the family deity for most Marathi Hindus. The Peshwa era rulers provided endowments to more Maruti temples than to temples of other deities such as Shiva, Ganesh or Vitthal. Even in the present time, there are more Maruti temples than those of other deities. Pune

3828-917: The villages of Chandus and Shiroli was under consideration. However, due to land acquisition issues, a new site has been proposed. The greenfield airport will be located near the villages of Ambodi, Sonori, Kumbharvalan, Ekhatpur-Munjawadi, Khanwadi, Pargaon Memane, Rajewadi, Aamble, Tekwadi, Vanpuri, Udachiwadi, Singapur near Saswad and Jejuri in Purandar taluka of Pune District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The proposed airport in Purandar will be spread over 2,400 hectares. This airport will also boost trade from Pune and neighbouring districts as it will have its own dedicated cargo terminal. Public transport modes in PCMC limits include Suburban Railway , bus and Rainbow BRTS services operated by PMPML and auto rickshaws . Pune Metro , an urban mass rapid transit system

3894-557: The well-known village fair for its controversial bullock cart race. The PCMC festival is an annual cultural event held in the city. It was started by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, Pune in 1996 under the name 'Ganesh Festival' as it used to be organized on the occasion of Ganeshotsav . Since 2004, the PCMC stopped organizing the festival and it was kept alive by the PCMC Social Club. Since 2014,

3960-483: Was 1.7 °C (35 °F) on 17   January 1935. As of the 2011 Census of India , the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation area had a population of 1,729,692. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1000 males. About 13% of the population was under seven years of age with a sex ratio of 875 females per 1000 males. Around 8% of the city's population lives in slums. Pimpri-Chinchwad has an average literacy rate of 89.22% (92.41% males; 85.37% females), higher than

4026-542: Was approved by the State and Central governments in January and March 2018, respectively. The 23.3-km line is being implemented by PMRDA on a public-private partnership basis and will have a station at Wakad in PCMC limits. Another metro route connecting Hinjawadi to Moshi via Nashik Phata, Bhosari is also being contemplated. Rapid urbanization has led to the population of

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4092-638: Was approved by the State government in 2012 and by the Central government in December 2016. Out of the two lines, Line 1 will run through PCMC limits from PCMC Bhavan to Dapodi and further to Swargate in Pune, India . A detailed project report is being prepared for the extension of the line up to Nigdi . The project is being implemented by MahaMetro , a 50:50 joint venture of the State and Central governments. Line 3 from Hinjawadi to Civil Court, Shivajinagar

4158-480: Was built in 1993, was the first polygrass stadium of the district. Women's hockey matches of National Games which was held here in 1993. Annasaheb Magar PCMC Stadium is a multi purposed stadium owned and managed by the PCMC Administration . The ground was named after Indian National Congress leader Annasaheb Magar who was Member of Parliament from 1977 to 1980 from Khed CME rowing channel, Dapodi

4224-697: Was carved out of Pune City Police Department and took charge on 15 August 2018. It is a division of the Maharashtra Police and is headed by the Police Commissioner, an officer of the Indian Police Service . The Pavana dam located 35 km from PCMC, Pune is the sole source of water for the city. The water lifted at the Ravet bund is pumped to the Nigdi filtration plant from where it distributed to

4290-402: Was given to PCMC, Pune in 2016. The "System of Assisting Residents and Tourist Through Helpline Information" (SARATHI), the grievance portal of the city, has gained national recognition and is a role model for other cities. Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), which was on the cards since 1997, was formed on 31 March 2015 and is responsible for the integrated development of

4356-425: Was opened in 2002, this road came to be known as Old Mumbai–Pune Road. It starts in the suburb of Shivajinagar (earlier Bhamburde) and passes through the suburbs of Khadki cantonment, Bopodi, Dapodi , Kasarwadi , Pimpri , Chinchwad , Nigdi , Dehu Road cantonment, Kivale , Mamurdi, Gahunje , Talegaon Dabhade , and Vadgaon Maval all the way up to Mumbai .The NH 60 originates at Nashik Phata at Kasarwadi

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