Pune
Pune (/ˈpuːnə/ POO-nə, Marathi: [ˈpuɳe] ⓘ), previously spelled in English as Poona (the official name until 1978), is a city in Maharashtra state in the Deccan plateau in Western India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Pune district, and of Pune division. According to the 2011 Census of India, Pune is the ninth-most populous city in India with a population of 3.1 million residents within the city limits, and has a population of 7.2 million residents in the metropolitan region, making it the eight-most populous metropolitan area in India. The city of Pune is part of Pune Metropolitan Region. Pune is one of the largest IT hubs in India. It is also one of the most important automobile and manufacturing hubs of India. Pune is a developing city . Pune is often referred to as "Oxford of the East" because of its highly regarded educational institutions. It has been ranked "the most liveable city in India" several times.
Pune
Puṇē Poona | |
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| Nickname(s): Oxford of the East, The Queen of Deccan | |
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| Coordinates: 18°31′13″N 73°51′24″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Pune district |
| Division | Pune division |
| Established | AD 758 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Municipal Commissioner | Vikram Kumar, IAS |
| • Mayor | Vacant |
| Area | |
| • Pune MC | 484.61 km2 (187.11 sq mi) |
| • Pune MR | 7,256.46 km2 (2,801.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 570.62 m (1,872.11 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Rank | 9th in India 59th in World |
| • Pune MC | 6,200,000 |
| • Pune MC density | 13,000/km2 (33,000/sq mi) |
| • Pune MR | 7,276,000 |
| • Pune MR density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Punekar, Poonaite |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN Code(s) | 411001 – 411090 |
| Area code | 020 |
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| Member of Parliament | vacant |
| GDP | $69 billion |
| International airports | Pune International Airport (PNQ) |
| Transit | Rapid Transit: Pune Metro Commuter rail: Pune Suburban Railway BRTS: PMPML |
| Urban Planning Authority | Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority |
| Website | pmc.gov.in |
Pune at different points in time has been ruled by the Rashtrakuta dynasty, Ahmadnagar Sultanate, the Mughals, and the Adil Shahi dynasty. In the 18th century, the city was part of the Maratha Empire, and the seat of the Peshwas, the prime ministers of the Maratha Empire. Many historical landmarks like Pataleshwar caves, Shaniwarwada, Shinde Chhatri, and Vishrambaug Wada date to this era. Historical sites from different eras are dotted across the city.
Pune has historically been a major cultural centre, with important figures like Dnyaneshwar, Shivaji, Tukaram, Baji Rao I, Balaji Baji Rao, Madhavrao I, Nana Fadnavis,Mahadev Govind Ranade, Gopal Krishna Gokhale,Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, Savitribai Phule, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, Tarabai Shinde, Dhondo Keshav Karve, and Pandita Ramabai doing their life's work in Pune City or in an area that falls in Pune Metropolitan Region. Pune was a major centre of resistance to British Raj, with people like Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar playing leading roles in struggle for Indian independence in their times.