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Katraj. / 18.45361°N 73.86167°E / 18.45361; 73.86167. Katraj is suburb of Pune in the Indian state of Maharashtra, and within the jurisdiction of Pune Municipal Corporation. Katraj is famous for its Peshwa-era (18th century) lake that supplied water to the city during that period. [ 1][ 2] The village lies at the foot of the Katraj ...
The Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, commonly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Zoo or Katraj Zoo, [3] is located in Katraj, Pune district, Maharashtra State, India. It is managed by the Pune Municipal Corporation. The 130-acre (53 ha) zoo is divided into three parts: an animal orphanage, a snake park and a zoo and includes the 42-acre (17 ha) Katraj Lake.
Pune Cantonment, formed by borrowing land from the villages of Wanwadi, Ghorpadi and Munjeri. Khadki Cantonment, formed by borrowing land from the villages of Bopodi, Bhamburde (now called Shivajinagar) and Aundh. Dehu Road Cantonment, formed by borrowing land from the villages of Dehu, Kiwale, Mamurdi and others.
Katraj Tunnel. Katraj Ghat is a mountain pass located on the southern outskirts of the city of Pune in Maharashtra, India. [1] A New Katraj Tunnel new tunnel of 6 lanes is constructed to bypass this ghat.
c. 750 CE. The Pataleshwar Caves, also referred to as the Panchaleshvara temple or Bhamburde Pandav cave temple, are an 8th-century rock-cut Hindu temple from the Rashtrakuta period located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Dedicated to Shiva, it was a monumental monolithic excavation with a notable circular Nandi mandapa and a large pillared mandapa.
Taluks of Pune district. Pune district is a district in state of Maharashtra in India. There are 15 talukas (talukas) in Pune district (including 2 city talukas). The 15 talukas are divided into following 5 district subdivisions.
The six vidhan sabha seats covered by Pune (पुणे) constituency have been frequently rearranged due to changing demography and population explosion in the area. Seats like Shukrawar Peth (1962-1977) and Bhawani Peth no longer exist. Presently, Pune Lok Sabha constituency comprises six Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments.
Parvati Hill is a hillock in Pune, India. The hillock rises to 2,100 feet (640 m) above sea level. Atop the hillock is the Parvati Temple, one of the most scenic locations in Pune. The temple is the oldest heritage structure in Pune and was built during the rule of the Peshwa dynasty. [ 1] For visitors, Parvati hill is also an observation point ...