Aundh (Pune)

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Aundh is a suburb in the North-West of Pune in Maharashtra, India. It was earlier known for its Chest Hospital. Now it is known for its posh localities populated by software engineers. Since around mid 1990's it has developed significantly as a residential area with proximity to the University of Pune and one of the Software Technology Parks of India complex at Hinjawadi.

Aundh can be divided into the old Aundhgaon and the newly constructed suburban areas. Famous Areas are Sindh Colony, Parihar Chowk, Bremen Chowk. All area along the University road, after Governor house, up to Rajiv Gandhi Bridge on river Mula, across which is Sangvi (and the Aundh Chest Hospital) in one direction and Spicer college region to Baner comes under Aundh. Sanghavi Nagar and D.P. road is the Main street region of Aundh, with most of the shops and stores located along this street. ITI,Pune is also situated in Aundh.

[edit] History

Aundh formed a part of the region where the Battle of Khadki took place in 1817.