Mahatma Phule Peth (Ganj Peth)
The old Ganj Peth, now named after Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, whose home, Phule Wada, is here.
Quick facts
- Old name:
- Ganj Peth
- Known for:
- Phule Wada memorial
History
Ganj Peth was a market peth of the old city. It was renamed Mahatma Phule Peth in honour of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, who lived here.
Known for today
- Phule Wada, the home of Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule, now a memorial.
- Old market lanes and small workshops.
More in Peths of Pune
- Kasba Peth The original village of Pune and its oldest peth, home of Kasba Ganpati and Lal Mahal.
- Shaniwar Peth The peth around Shaniwar Wada, with old wadas, temples on the river bank and the Omkareshwar temple.
- Budhwar Peth The busiest peth of all, with Dagdusheth Ganpati, Tambdi Jogeshwari, book shops and the electronics market.
- Shukrawar Peth A large old peth with Mandai nearby, the Tulshibaug market and many traditional shops and wadas.
- Raviwar Peth The wholesale peth of Pune, with markets for utensils, cloth, hardware and almost everything else.
- Sadashiv Peth The peth of schools, classes and book lovers, named after Sadashivrao Bhau. The home of the classic "Puneri" spirit.
Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 10 October 2026.