Pashan

at pashan sus road, Pune , 411021 India

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Description

Pashan is suburb of Pune, India. It is located off the Mumbai-Bangalore national highway, by-passing Pune city. Pashan road serves as the main approach road for Mumbai-Pune expressway. Pashan is bordered by Baner in north, Sus village on west, Bavdhan in south and Pune University in east. Pashan is mostly a residential suburb of Pune and large portions are occupied by various governmental and educational institutions.EtymologyPashan literally means rock or stone in Sanskrit and local Marathi language.AdministrationPashan is part of the Kothrud (Vidhan Sabha constituency). It has two ward representatives in Pune Munical Corporation.Pashan LakePashan lake is a manmade lake, built by bunding a small rivulet . The rivulet originates from Bavdhan and flows via Pashan, Sutarwadi, Baner to Someshwarwadi before flowing into the main Mula river. The total catchment area is 40km2. Lake served as a source of water to old Pashan village, for growing crops all the year round and to nearby Governor's house. Lake and its surrounding area attracts migratory birds and so is popular spot for bird watchers. Pune Municipal Corporation has constructed a 300-metre footpath called the nature trail alongside the lake. It is constructed along the western shore of Pashan lake. Also, PMC has built a bamboo plantation and wall alongside the lake to protect it and attract birds. Within municipal limits of Pune city, Pashan has the maximum hill area of 5111.89 hectors .

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Summary

Pashan is Pune based place and this enity listed in Neighborhood category. Located at pashan sus road 411021.