Pune at a Glance

Facts and figures, areas, pin codes, maps and answers to common questions about Pune.

Pune is the second largest city of Maharashtra and one of the biggest cities in India. It stands on the Deccan plateau, on the eastern side of the Sahyadri hills, where the Mula and Mutha rivers meet.

The city has many names and many faces. It was the seat of the Peshwas, the "Queen of the Deccan" for the British, the "Oxford of the East" for its colleges, and today it is a major centre for IT, automobiles and manufacturing. Through all of it, Pune has kept its own culture, its love of food, music, theatre and books, and its famous Puneri wit.

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ATMs in Pune

How to find the nearest ATM in Pune, free withdrawals and charges, cash without a card through UPI, and what to do if cash does not come out.
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History and Culture of Pune

From the Rashtrakutas and Yadavas to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Peshwas and modern IT: how Pune became the cultural capital of Maharashtra.
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Pune in Brief

A short introduction to Pune: where it is, how it grew, its weather and what the city is known for today.
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Pune and the Armed Forces

Home of the National Defence Academy and the Army's Southern Command, Pune has been a military city for more than two hundred years.
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Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)

Area Over 500 sq. km after 23 villages joined in 2021

The civic body that runs Pune city: its history since 1858, its 75 years as a corporation, its size today and the work it does.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pune

Quick answers to the questions people most often ask about Pune.
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Movie Theatres in Pune

Multiplexes and cinemas in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, area by area: PVR, INOX, Cinepolis, City Pride, E-Square and the old single screens.
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Drama Theatres in Pune

Natyagruhas for Marathi plays, music and dance: Balgandharva, Yashwantrao Chavan, Tilak Smarak, Bharat Natya Mandir and more.
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