Wagholi, Pune

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Wagholi
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Wagholi
Wagholi
Coordinates: 18°31′13″N73°51′24″E / 18.52028°N 73.85667°E / 18.52028; 73.85667
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Maharashtra
District Pune
Government
  Type Pune Municipal Corporation
   MLA Ashok Pawar
   Member of Parliament Dr. Amol Kolhe (Lok Sabha)
Demonym Wagholikar (Punekar)
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal Index Number
412207
Area code +91-20
Vehicle registration MH 12
Official language Marathi
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Wagholi as seen from Kesnand Road. Wagholi has been a residential hub since it is in proximity to various IT Parks. Wagholi.jpg
Wagholi as seen from Kesnand Road. Wagholi has been a residential hub since it is in proximity to various IT Parks.

Wagholi is situated within the Pune Metropolitan in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Wagholi is historically kenned as the habitation of Maratha Warrior Sardar Pilajirao Changojirao Jadhavrao. Wagholi was added to the area under Pune Municipal Corporation in 2021. Wagheshwar temple is popular temple at Wagholi. The name Wagholi was derived from the local Marathi word "Wagh" meaning "tiger", and is connected to the temple of Wagheshwar which is located at the entrance to the mining complex 20 km north of Pune. [1]

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References

  1. "Wagholi, Pune District, Pune Division, Maharashtra, India". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 9 February 2023.