Sadashiv Peth
The peth of schools, classes and book lovers, named after Sadashivrao Bhau. The home of the classic "Puneri" spirit.
Quick facts
- Named after:
- Sadashivrao Bhau
- Known for:
- Schools, classes, Bajirao Road
History
Sadashiv Peth is named after Sadashivrao Bhau, the Peshwa commander who led the Maratha army at the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761. It became the home of many families of scholars, teachers and officials.
Known for today
- Old schools such as the New English School at Tilak Road, and many coaching classes.
- Bajirao Road and Tilak Road, with shops and eating places.
- The famous Puneri patya, sharp and witty notice boards.
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.
- Narayan Peth Named after Peshwa Narayanrao. Home of Kesari Wada, where Lokmanya Tilak lived and worked.
Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 10 October 2026.