Pune is a marvelous and 2nd largest city of Maharastra that is home to several tech companies and is located on the Deccan Plateau. It is famous for its IT sector and manufacturing, along with its education hub. It is also called the 'Oxford of the East.' It is settled in the western part of the state and is the headquarters of Pune District and Pune Division. The city has posh areas that have several small and large businesses, along with good schools, hospitals, and malls. There are marvelous tourist spots as well in the city. It has attracted a large population to reside here, along with many premium builders' projects. The city is the best place to live as it has pleasant weather all through the year with many other perks.

The city covers 5.10% of the total geographical area of the state. Pune district is shaped like a triangle in western Maharashtra, at the base of the Sahyadri Mountains. It is set into three parts: “Ghatmatha,” “Maval,” and “Desh.” As per the census in 2025, it has a population of 4,569,000, while the metro area is expected to have 7,399,000 people.

History of Pune

Pune has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It was first ruled by the Rashtrakutas and later by the Yadavas. In the 17th century, Pune became the base of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The city grew as a cultural and political center. During British rule, Pune was a major educational hub and military base. Today, it is known for its heritage, education, and modern development.

Pune Map

Pune Map shows that the city is located on the Deccan Plateau in the western zone, and its elevation is 570.62 m (1,872.11 ft). It is set on the leeward side of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 559m. (1863 ft.). It is spread over 518 sq. Km. in area. The PMR (Pune Metropolitan Region) is 7,256 sq. Km. It has multiple pin codes based on the areas that are 411001 – 411090. To easily track the area on Google Maps, its coordinates can be checked:

• Longitude: 18.524545
• Latitude: 73.6981553

The map of the region also helps in tracking the nearby places to visit on weekends and to see the distance to other areas.

Pune Distance and Directions

Pune is home to more than 400 localities that are linked to each other through well-set roadways and metro connectivity. The city is well-linked to other parts of the state with good road and rail connectivity.

Pune's distance to other cities:

• To Mumbai - 3 hr 2 min (150.6 km) via Mumbai - Pune Hwy
• To Nagpur - 11 hr 31 min (761.2 km) via Hindu Hrudaysamrat
• To Delhi - 1,173 km (729 mi)
• To Bangalore - 734 km (456 mi)
• To Hyderabad - 62 km (349 mi)

The city is on the western edge of the Deccan Plateau, 560 m or 1,840 ft above sea level. It is on the Sahyadri Mountains on the leeward side, which block winds from the Arabian Sea. Pune has a hilly terrain, with Vetal Hill rising to 800 m (2,600 ft) and Sinhagad Fort reaching 1,300 m (4,300 ft).

Pune's Connectivity

Pune is known for its good connectivity and is served by a major metro and road network. The city's commuting facility has made transit easy.

• Metro Connectivity: Pune Metro is the 15th metro system in India. It is managed by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited and started operating for the public on 6 March 2022.
• Rail Connectivity: Pune Junction (station code: PUNE) is the main railway station in Pune. It is an important railway junction in Maharashtra. The station has six platforms and a suburban train network.
• Air Connectivity: Pune is served by the Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj International Airport, which has both domestic and international terminals.
• Bus Connectivity: Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) provides public bus services in the city. It operates 2,000 buses, including 12-meter electric buses and 9-meter CNG buses. PMPML runs 535 routes and has 7,717 bus stops.

Real Estate Market of Pune

The real estate market of Pune is rapidly developing and has attracted many people to settle here. It offers various housing projects featuring villas and flats in various sizes. The rental rate of these houses is also affordable and starts at Rs 15 K onwards for a 1 BHK flat. Many posh residential areas with top facilities are safe. It is safe as all the services like police stations, fire stations, etc are close to the housing townships.

The majorly asked question before living in Pune is, is living in Pune costly? The answer to this is yes; Pune is moderately expensive and requires an avg salary of 45K to 50K to live. There are many affordable housing options by the best builders like Mahindra.

Pune's rising rents are because of its developing IT sector, educational facilities, and good job opportunities. The best option to live and invest in the city is Mahindra IvyLush.

About Mahindra IvyLush

Mahindra IvyLush is a top-class residential project located in the top IT hub of Kharadi, East Pune that is spread over 5.4 acres of land area. It presents well-crafted 2, 3, and 4 BHK apartments in sizes ranging between 542 sq. ft. and 1082 sq. ft., and its price ranges from Rs. 1.02 Cr onwards. It has 2 towers that are home to 497 stylish apartments and are spacious. It has received good reviews in the ongoing stage for its excellent location and price plan. The property was launched in 2024 and will be completed and possession-ready in Aug 2030.