Aundh (Pune)
Coordinates: 18°31′20.68″N 73°50′54.94″E / 18.5224111°N 73.8485944°E Aundh is an affluent suburb in the north-west of Pune in Maharashtra, India. It was earlier known for its Chest Hospital. Since the mid-1990s it has developed significantly as a residential area with proximity to the University of Pune and the Software Technology Parks of India complex at Hinjawadi.
Road from Parihar Chowk to Breman Chowk is currently been redesigned as a part of Smart City Pune project. The layout of road will mainly address traffic problem during peak hours and parking problems. Moreover the layout has well designed space for pedestrians, a cycling track and sitting arrangements around trees, wi-fi, vertical garden,etc and has met the international standards.
Aundh can be divided into the old Aundhgaon and the newly constructed suburban areas. The suburb encompasses the areas along the University road, after Governor house, up to Rajiv Gandhi Bridge on river Mula, across which is Sangvi (and the Aundh Chest Hospital) in one direction and Spicer college region to Baner in the opposite direction.
Aundh was formed as part of the region where the Battle of Khadki took place in 1817. Today, the area has become one of the best and up-market areas in the city.
The residential real-estate prices in this area have seen a huge uptrend which has been largely driven by the demand coming from IT professionals as well as migrants from various parts of the country. Its proximity to the Mumbai-Pune express way and connectivity to Shivaji nagar, make it more preferable to reside than other parts of the city. Aundh also has become famous for various modern and innovative places of recreation and indulgence. The presence of a gourmet food store - Fine foods, gymnasiums -Golds Gym, Air, a 3 star hotel- Seasons. Aundh is a popular hangout destination for the cosmopolitan crowd of Pune. The area is also a major hub for business as there are many companies, high end showrooms, high end health clubs and recreational outlets.
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