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Best areas to live in Pune

The right area in Pune depends mostly on where you work and what you can spend. Hinjewadi and Kharadi pull the city west and east, while the old centre stays close to everything. Here are the areas people choose most, grouped by who they suit.

  1. 01

    Kothrud

    For familiesArea: Kothrud

    Large, settled and well connected, with schools, hospitals, parks and markets close by.

  2. 02

    Aundh

    For familiesArea: Aundh

    Green and established, close to the university, with good shopping on ITI Road and DP Road.

  3. 03

    Baner

    For familiesArea: Baner

    Newer towers, plenty of cafés and restaurants, and a reasonable drive to Hinjewadi.

  4. 04

    Magarpatta

    For familiesArea: Magarpatta

    A gated township with offices, schools, a mall and green spaces in one place.

  5. 05

    Wakad

    Near west-side ITArea: Wakad

    The most popular base for Hinjewadi, with lots of housing, shops and the Phoenix mall.

  6. 06

    Balewadi

    Near west-side ITArea: Balewadi

    Close to Hinjewadi and Baner, with Balewadi High Street for evenings out.

  7. 07

    Tathawade

    Near west-side ITArea: Tathawade

    Newer and a bit cheaper than Wakad, right on the highway to Hinjewadi.

  8. 08

    Pimple Saudagar

    Pimpri-ChinchwadArea: Pimple Saudagar

    One of Pimpri-Chinchwad's most popular residential areas, with large housing societies and plenty of food places, close to Wakad and across the river from Aundh.

  9. 09

    Kharadi

    Near east-side ITArea: Kharadi

    East Pune's IT hub itself, so many people live within walking or short-drive distance of work.

  10. 10

    Viman Nagar

    Near east-side ITArea: Viman Nagar

    Lively, close to the airport and Phoenix Marketcity, a short drive to Kharadi and Yerawada offices.

  11. 11

    Wadgaon Sheri

    Near east-side ITArea: Wadgaon Sheri

    Between Viman Nagar and Kharadi, usually easier on the budget than both.

  12. 12

    Ravet

    Budget-friendlyArea: Ravet

    Newer housing at lower prices on the edge of Pimpri-Chinchwad, with highway access.

  13. 13

    Wagholi

    Budget-friendlyArea: Wagholi

    One of the more affordable growing areas, east of Kharadi.

  14. 14

    Dhayari

    Budget-friendlyArea: Dhayari

    Affordable housing off Sinhagad Road, with the hills and Khadakwasla nearby.

  15. 15

    Undri

    Budget-friendlyArea: Undri

    Newer, more affordable projects beyond NIBM Road in south-east Pune.

  16. 16

    Sadashiv Peth

    Old Pune charmArea: Sadashiv Peth

    The classic old-Pune neighbourhood, walkable, full of classes, bookshops and food.

  17. 17

    Deccan

    For studentsArea: Deccan

    Next to Fergusson, BMCC and FC Road, the default choice for students.

  18. 18

    Shivajinagar

    For studentsArea: Shivajinagar

    Central, close to COEP, Modern College and the bus stand, with plenty of PGs.

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