Pimple Saudagar
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| subdivision_name1 = Maharashtra
| subdivision_type2 = City
| subdivision_name2 = Pune
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| government_type = Municipal Corporation
| governing_body = Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation
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| postal_code = 411027
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Pimple Saudagar is a neighbourhood in the city of Pimpri-Chinchwad above Pune, India. Situated {{convert|6|km}} from Chinchwad and close to prominent suburbs of Baner, Wakad, and Aundh, the locality is a progressive residential area that attracts the newer population of the city.
Its proximity to the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park located at Hinjawadi makes it a residential hub for people working in the information technology industry.
History
Pimple Saudagar was earlier an underdeveloped area. From the late 1990s, the area grew to catch up with the vast industrialization and expansion of the Pune city.{{cite web |title=History of Pimple Saudagar |url=http://www.gracemodularkitchen.com/history-of-pimple-saudagar/ |publisher=Grace Modular Kitchen |access-date=4 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140318023913/http://www.gracemodularkitchen.com/history-of-pimple-saudagar/ |archive-date=18 March 2014 }} The introduction of the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjawadi in 2003 sparked a tremendous real estate growth in the region favored by IT professionals.{{cite news |last=Gaikwad |first=Siddharth |title=Realty boom adds to Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s revenue |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Realty-boom-adds-to-Pimpri-Chinchwad-Municipal-Corporations-revenue/articleshow/33464983.cms |access-date=4 May 2014 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=9 April 2014}} and it has become a golden crown of Pimpri-Chinchwad having high life standard.
Geography and climate
Pimple Saudagar is located on relatively flat land. The Pavana River cuts through the northern areas of the locality. The Pavana dam on the river is the major source of water for this area, however, water shortage has been experienced in recent years due to the expanding population and water usage.{{cite news|last=Gaikwad|first=Siddharth|title=PCMC areas expand, so do water needs|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/PCMC-areas-expand-so-do-water-needs/articleshow/34130745.cms|access-date=4 May 2014|newspaper=The Times of India|date=24 April 2014}} The suburbs bordering Pimple Saudagar are Pimpri, Rahatani to the north, Wakad to the west, Pimple Nilakh to the south and Pimple Gurav, Sangvi to the east. The climate of Pimple Saudagar is almost identical to that of Pune as a whole.
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| West = Wakad
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| South = Pimple Nilakh
| East = Pimple Gurav, Sangvi
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Transportation
Pimple Saudagar is well connected to the rest of the city by public transportation. PMPML buses shuttle across the area frequently, connecting it with other areas of the city. Auto rickshaws are also available. Pimple Saudagar is traversed by the Nashik Phata road, connecting the area with Kasarvadi, a major road junction. The road continues west to connect the area with Wakad, leading to Hinjawadi.
The Rainbow BRTS bus system has been operational in Pimple Saudagar since November 2015.
The Kasarwadi railway station is nearby. All local trains between Pune Junction railway station and Lonavala railway station stop at Kasarwadi station.
Education
Some primary schools and pre-primary schools affiliated to Maharashtra state board have been developed in this locality. Many schools affiliated to the national education boards, ICSE and CBSE, have been established within the area limits.
Schools
- VIBGYOR Roots and Rise Pimple Saudagar{{Cite web|url=https://www.vibgyorrise.com/pimple-saudagar-pune.php|title=Best CBSE School in Pimple Saudagar - VIBGYOR Rise|website=www.vibgyorrise.com|access-date=2020-01-07}}
- Sai School of Excellence
- SNBP International School, Rahatani
- SNBP World School, Rahatani
- PK School
- Gurukul School
- Challenger Public School
- Go Getter Kids Pre-school
- Modern World School Pre-school
Hospitals
- ONP Leela Hospital
- Lotus Multispeciality Hospital
- Jeevanjyoti Superspeciality Hospital
- Maxcare Hospital
- Bharti Children & Cardio Diabetic Hospital
- Healing Touch Hospital
- Synergy Heart Institute
Public parks
- Savitri Bai Phule Udyan
- Shri Sambhaji PCMC Garden
- Pimple Saudagar Linear Garden, Kokane Chowk to Kate Patil Chowk
- PCMC Play Ground
- 8 To 80 Play Park
Places of worship
- Mahadev Mandir near Pawana River
- Duttaguru Mandir near Pawana River
- Maruti (Hanuman) Mandir few meters from Mahadev Mandir
- Vitthal (Pandurang) Mandir near Maruti Mandir
- Pimple Saudagar's Village Deity Munjoba Mandir
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List of Residential Communities
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- Dwarka Queen's Park
- Jarvari CHS
- Siddhivinayak Ginger CHS
- Sai Pearl
- Sai Shree Society
- Sai Vision Sai Ambaiance CHS
- Sai Nisarg Park Phase I & II
- Ganeesham Phase I & II
- Raviraj Gharonda
- Ganesh Residency
- Mayureshwar
- Shubham Society
- Roseland Residency
- Rose Valley
- PeaceValley
- Rose icon
- Alcove
- Kunal Icon
- Planet Millennium
- Siddhiviynayak Ginger
- Subashree Woods
- Deepmala
- Tushar Residency
- Sai Marigold
- Laxmi Angan
- Vasant Avenue
- Sai Saheb
- Dwarka Sai Heritage
- Dwarka Sai Paradise
- Sai Vishwa
- Westford
- Poorva Residency
- Vasanta Bhavan
- The Crest
- Sai Platinum
- Palm Breeze
- Shraddha Heritage
- Jarvari society, Jarvari road
- Kamdhenu Jasmine society
- Namrata magic
- Sai Orchards
- Dwarka Flora Residency
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