2007-08-13 21:43:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ India ➔ Pune
Pune is a city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located roughly 150 kilometers east of Mumbai
2007-08-13 23:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by Zain 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Pune is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Capital of Pune District and the 8th largest urban agglomeration in India with a population of 4.5 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra. It is located roughly 150 kilometers east of Mumbai at an altitude of 560 meters above sea level. It is situated at the eastern edge of the Western ghats on the Deccan plateau.
Pune is widely considered the cultural capital of Marathi-speaking Maharashtrians. Pune has a reputation for its several esteemed colleges and educational institutions — for this reason it is called the Oxford of the East.It has a very strong presence in the automobile sector and is on its way to consolidate its position as the 'Detroit of India too. It is now home to many software and IT companies.
2007-08-16 02:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by maluguy671 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pune is a city located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It's also called as the Oxford of the East as most of the esteemed educational institutions are located here. It's connected to many wonderful hill stations like Panchagani, Mahabaleswar and Matheran.
2007-08-17 00:57:13 · answer #3 · answered by madura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pune is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located roughly 150 kilometers east of Mumbai at an altitude of 560 meters above sea level. It is situated at the eastern edge of the Western ghats on the Deccan plateau.
2007-08-14 08:02:46 · answer #4 · answered by bazooka4ever 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pune is also famous for Osho International Meditation Resort, Koregaon Park, some fifteen minutes by air from Mumbai (formerly Bombay).
2007-08-17 06:20:45 · answer #5 · answered by Rain 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pune is the capital of Pune District and the 8th largest urban agglomeration in India. It is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra, located about 250 kms away from Mumbai.
For more information on pune city, refer to-
http://www.punecity.com/
2007-08-14 05:20:59 · answer #6 · answered by mahua 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Try the following portal link for complete informations about Pune
http://www.travelchacha.com/cities/maharashtra/pune.html
2007-08-15 22:13:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋