Chinchwad
Neighbourhood in Pune, Maharashtra, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chinchwad is an upscale locality in the city of Pimpri Chinchwad, which is about 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest of the historic city of Pune situated on the banks of Pavna river. The neighborhood is home to extensive industry and is well known for its automotive, pharmaceutical, electrical products, electronics and hardware, aerospace and manufacturing units.
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Clockwise from top: Chaperkar wada, Tata Motors Plant, Chinhwchad BRT Stop, Chaphekar Brother's statue | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Pune |
City | Pimpri Chinchwad |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Corporation |
• Body | Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, Pune |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi & English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 411033 |
Area code | 020 |
Vehicle registration | MH 14 |
The locality has a museum dedicated to the Chapekar brothers who were active during the Indian independence movement. It has a temple of Sant Morya Gosavi Maharaj who was a big devotee of Lord Ganesha and he built a shrine for Lord known as "Mangulmurti Wada". It has a Zoo dedicated to the poet Bahinabai Chaudhari known as The Nisargakavi Bahinabai Chaudhary Zoo. It has a science museum known as the Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park which has interactive exhibits, automotive models and a 3.5-acre park with sculptures.[citation needed]