Bavdhan

Bavdhan is a suburb located along the Western Metropolitan Corridor of Pune, Maharashtra, India. Just off the Mumbai-Bangalore national highway, Bavdhan serves as the outlet for Mumbai-Pune expressway. Central Bavdhan, consisting of Chandani Chowk, is bordered by Pashan on the North, Bhugaon village on the West, NDA reserved forest area on the South and Kothrud on its Eastbound Exit.

Bavdhan
Western Suburb of Pune
Bavdhan is located in Maharashtra
Bavdhan
Bavdhan
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 18°32′7″N 73°46′58″E
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictPune District
Government
 • BodyPune Municipal Corporation
Elevation
570 m (1,870 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMH-12
Lok Sabha constituencyBaramati (Lok Sabha constituency)
Civic agencyPune Municipal Corporation

Administration

Bavdhan is part of the Khadakwasla (Vidhan Sabha constituency).[1] It has two ward representatives in Pune Municipal Corporation.

Transportation

Bavdhan is well connected to Kothrud, Paud Road, Baner, Aundh, Pashan, Pune University, and Sus via excellent roads. The Shivajinagar railway station is about 10 km away (30 mins), the Pune Junction railway station is about 14 km (40-45 mins) away and the Pune airport about 22 km away (60-75 mins). Direct buses are available from Bavdhan to Pune Municipal Corporation, University Circle, Hinjawadi, Pashan Circle, Kothrud, Karve road, Deccan Gymkhana, Marketyard[2] and Pune Station.[3]

Lifestyle

Bavdhan has quite a few defence establishments, making it green and well maintained. The 'Necklace Garden' which passes through the DRDO estate happens to be a go-to choice for many health enthusiasts. Most of the residents enjoy walking, running or cycling on this beautifully winding road over the pavements.

References
  1. "District wise List of Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies". Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra website. Retrieved 14 January 2010.
  2. "NIV to Marketyard bus route". PMPML.org. PMPML.org. Retrieved 20 January 2011.
  3. "Suttarwadi to Station bus route". PMPML.org. PMPML.org. Retrieved 20 January 2011.
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