Rajgurunagar

Rajgurunagar is town in Maharashtra, India.

It is famous as the birth place of the Indian revolutionary Rajguru. Rajgurunagar has witnessed several memorable incidents during its history. The battle between Tarabai and Dilawarkhan took place near Rajgurunagar. Peshwas had maintained close relations with this city. Mastani Mahal was built in Pabhal near Rajgurunagar. Holy places like Alandi, Bhimashankar are in close proximity to Rajgurunagar. The mountain Shingeshwar Parwat is 35km (22 miles) from Rajgurunagar.

Location

Rajgurunagar is located at the end of northern block of the Pune city in Maharashtra state of India. Its old name was Khed, which was changed to Rajgurunagar around 28 years ago in honour of Hutatma Rajguru. Rajgurunagar is located on the bank of the river Bhima and 40 km (25 miles) away from Pune. The Pune-Nashik Highway(NH-50) connects Rajgurunagar with Pune and Nashik.

Education

The K.T.E.S. English Medium School, & Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya was founded in 1938.

The town has a college, Hutatma Rajguru Mahavidyalaya.

Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya was founded by Shri. Gajanan Deshpande. It was initially started in Deshpande wada. Presently, Deshpande wada is being preserved as a monument in Shri Deshpande's memory by his son Shri. Ramesh Deshpande.Hutatma Rajguru Mahavidyaly was founded by Shri. Sahebrao Buttepatil

Getting there

Rajgurunagar is located at a distance of about 40km (25 miles) from Pune Station. You can take ST Bus/PMT Bus from Shivajinagar Bus Stand OR Pune Station, Pune Corporation which will drop you at Rajgurunagar. It takes around 1 hour to reach the place. A local transport available is Auto Riksha.

Tourism nearby

Some of the nearby tourist spots are
* Alandi
* Bhamchandra Dongar
* Shambhu
* Kanhersar Yemaayi Mandir
* Gulani Sri Satwaajibuwa Devsthaan
* Bhima Bhama Sangam
* ChasKaman Dam
* AasKhed Dam
* Nimgaon Shri Khandoba Devsthaan
* Dimbhe Dharan
* Shivneri
* Chankan cha Bhuikot killa - ground fort
* Dehu (SANT TUKARAM)
* GMRTKhodad ()
* Rajguru Wada - Birthplace of Hutatma Rajguru
* [http://chimanyaganapati.wetpaint.com] Shree Chimanya Ganapati Devasthan [http://chimanyaganapati.wetpaint.com]
* Shingeshwar dongar
* Sri Siddheshwar Devasthaan
* Hutatma Smarak

GramDaivat :Siddheshwar& kedareswar

Other

* Indian research center for seeds is located in Rajgurunagar.
* Area around Shiroli Chandus village, six km north from the Chakan, and very near to Rajgurunagar has been identified as a probable site for the Proposed Pune International airport.
* Also SEZ near about 10km from Rajgurunagar