Kalyani Nagar

Kalyani Nagar is a neighbourhood located in the eastern region of Pune, India.

It is named after Neelkanth Kalyani [cite web | url=http://www.virtualpune.com/html/localguide/cityfacts/html/kalyani_nagar.shtml | title=Pune City Facts | work=www.virtualpune.com | accessdate=2007-12-17] , one of the city's foremost industrialists who pioneered the Kalyani Forging company in the early 1960's [cite web | url=http://www.forbes.com/global/2005/1226/052A.html | title=Forging Ahead | work=Anuradha Raghunathan - www.forbes.com | accessdate=2007-12-18] . Though prominently a residential area, rapid development and improved accessibility over the years has seen the emergence of many new buildings, shopping malls and IT parks with big name companies like HSBC and Cybage setting up their offices here. Lunkad Sky Lounge is one of the most premium residential projects here .It is considered as prime property in the real estate market [cite web | url=http://www.thinkinvestments.com/indian-city-guides/city-of-pune.html | title=Pune Property Guide | work=www.thinkinvestments.com | accessdate=2007-12-18] with some of the highest property prices being quoted in the city. Kalyani Nagar is popular for it's restaurants, pubs and most notably Gold Adlabs multiplex.

Roads and Connectivity

There are three main roads in Kalyani Nagar - the West Avenue and East Avenue run along the weastern and eastern limits of the neighbourhood while the Central Avenue cuts through the middle. The West and East Avenues are connected with the main national highway (Nagar Road) up north which gives access to adjoining localities like Shastri Nagar, Viman Nagar and Yerawada. Down south, Kalyani Nagar is connected to Koregoan Park via a recently constructed 300 meter bridge which runs above the Mula-Mutha river. This bridge has made significant difference by cutting down on distances to key areas like MG Road and the railway station.

Kalyani Nagar is conviniently located approximately 4 km from Pune Airport and about 5-6 km from the city's main railway station. The other areas of the city are connected through local buses and auto rickshaws. The less distant localities around Kalyani Nagar can be commuted through buses and also through six-seater auto rickshaws called "Tum Tums".

Business Houses

Kalyani Nagar has over the past few years seen a major boom in construction and development. IT Parks have come up and businesses have setup their development centres in and around the Kalyani Nagar. This has been facilitated through the construction of a new 300 meter bridge connecting Kalyani Nagar with Koregaon Park across the Mula-Mutha river. Notable companies/organisations with offices and development centres in Kalyani Nagar are:

* Sky One by Lunkad Realty
* HSBC [cite web | url=http://www.hsbcglt.com/hsbcglt/about_us/infrastructure_and_facilities.html | title=HSBC Global Technology Center | work=www.hsbcglt.com | accessdate=2007-12-17]
* PTC
* Mphasis
* Cybage
* Cummins
* Mastek
* Saama Technologies
* Ventura

Schools

Kalyani Nagar is home to two high schools:
* The Bishop's School - The Bishop's School is one of Pune's oldest and well known schools. The branch in Kalyani Nagar is their second which opened in 2004. It is co-educational.
* Dr. (Mrs.) Erin Nagarwala School

Shopping Malls & Restaurants

Kalyani Nagar is a popular destination for shopping malls and eating joints. The two main shopping malls are Mariplex and "Lifestyle". Mariplex houses the popular Gold Adlabs multiplex and serveral other shops and restaurants including McDonalds, KFC and Subway. Lifestyle is a more recent mall housing international clothing brands and home interiors and decorations. Some of the other popular restaurants in Kalyani Nagar are Bounty Sizzlers, Rajhdhani, Yanas, Cassanova, Kalyani Veg, Casa De Goa, The Ship, Toscana and Soho.

External links

* [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=Kalyani+Nagar,+Maharashtra,+India&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=18.548098,73.90327&spn=0.014749,0.019956&t=h&z=16 Location on Google Maps]

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