Rasta Peth
Named after the Raste family, Peshwa sardars. Known for its old wadas and KEM Hospital.
Quick facts
- Named after:
- The Raste family
- Known for:
- Old wadas, KEM Hospital
History
Rasta Peth was founded by the Raste family, powerful sardars and relatives of the Peshwas, in the late eighteenth century. Their large Raste Wada was built here.
Known for today
- KEM Hospital, one of the old hospitals of Pune.
- The Rasta Peth office of the state electricity company (MSEDCL), known to most Punekars simply as "MSEB, Rasta Peth".
- Old wadas, temples such as Untade Maruti, and busy residential lanes.
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Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 10 October 2026.