Pune

Pune (IPA: puːneɪ, Marathi: पुणे) 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.[1] Pune has a reputation for its several esteemed colleges and educational institutions[2] — for this reason it is called the Oxford of the East (or 'Oxford of India').[3] It has a very strong presence in the automobile sector and is on its way to consolidate its position as the 'Detroit of India'[4][5] too. It is now home to many software and IT companies.(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Area• Elevation 700 km² (270 sq mi)• 560 m (1,837 ft) District(s) Pune Subdistrict Haveli Population• Density 4,485,000 (2005)• 6,407/km² (16,594/sq mi) Mayor Rajlakshmi Bhosale Codes• Pincode-4110--• Telephone-020• Vehicle • 411 0xx• +91(20)• MH 12 (Pune) MH 14 (PCMC)