Khadki, Pune

Khadki is known as the base of the Indian army. It has 2 ordinance factories, 2 ammunition factories, and military vehicle depot, and an army dairy firm. It was earlier known as Kirkee during British rule. 2 army establishments now surround it. One is a College of Military Engineering, popularly known as CME, and the other is Bombay Engineering Group. There is also the Kirkee war cemetery and war memorial situated in it. 

This is India's richest cantonment and the world's largest one if combined with the Pune cantonment. Its entire area comes under the green zone and plays a crucial role in controlling the city's pollution level that is green, and quiet. For many years, the name of this city i.e. Khadki has been confusing. In 1817, the historic battle of Khadki, also known as the Battle of Kirkee was fought between the Maratha Army led by Peshwa Bajirao 2 and the East India Company's army led by Col Burr and Capt Ford. The East India Company won the battle, and Khadki was renamed Kirkee as the name Khadki was challenging to pronounce to them. Even post-independence, the authorities chose to continue with the name Kirkee. Subsequently, after many years the original name "Khadki" was restored and was resolved to be used as and in all official communication between the army and the cantonment authorities. 

Khadki is a beautiful, serene, and secure locality, clear from traffic noise and pollution, unlike other cities. It is also near schools, colleges, and hospitals. This locality is a very well-connected, central locality within walking distance of Pune University and its Botanical Gardens, a city shopping center near MG Road, Koregaon Park. It is the best location to the main Pune-Mumbai Highway. Khadki is a centrally placed location in PMC & PCMC areas. Excellent access to expressway, Pune airport & Pune city.

Whereas the place is so beautiful and peaceful to live in, it also has an ugly side too. The transportation infrastructure is not so good due to bad road and street conditions in some places e.g. potholes, uneven road surface, long due for repairs, lack of street lights, and two-way traffic on highways.

There has always been a demand for the development of infrastructure. Lately, some growth and development work has been seen in Khadki. The construction of multi-lane roads is in consideration. The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited has also stated its hope to pick up the pace on raising 17 of 35 Metro piers along the old Pune-Mumbai stretch from Khadki railway gate to all saints high school.

Khadki, being a green and peaceful place to live, is full of necessary infrastructures like schools, colleges, clinics, hospitals, restaurants, cafes, bars, parks, markets, malls, and many more. 

• Garrison Children Primary School
• Kendriya Vidyalaya Pune
• Shree Atma Vallabh High School
• Ellomeno Pre School
• Podar Jumbo Kids Plus School
• St. Josephs Boys High School
• Col Bhagat High School
• The Trinity School

• PMC Hospital
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar General Hospital
• Cantoment General Hospital
• Ambedkar Hospital
• Sanjeevni Hospital
• Gurukrupa Nursing Home Pvt Ltd

• Ujwala Shopping Centre
• Pooja Shopping Mall
• JD Plaza
• E Square Mall

• Amantran Veg Restaurant
• Hotel Kohinoor
• River Side Restaurant
• Hotel Cafe Punjab
• The Chef's Way Cafe
• Saathee Restaurant And Bar

• Khadki Business Center
• Lazy World
• Shehnaz Fish Centre

• State Bank of India
• Bank of India
• Union Bank of India
• Punjab National Bank
• Bank of Maharastra

• Vilux Talkies
• Jai Hind Cinema

According to Maha-Metro officials, there were some delays in Khadki metro project due to the allocation of some defence land. However, the metro service is in the completion stage, and soon the metro service for the old Pune-Mumbai highway will be commenced.

• Parasnath Enterprise
• Genesis Tours & Travels
• Ruby Tours & Travels
• Yashi Tours & Travels

• Chhavni UdyanRani Laxmibai Udyan

• Khadki War Cemetery
• The Cantonment Area
• St Ignatius Church
• Darshan Museum
• Mulshi Dam
• University of Pune
• Pataleshwar Cave Temple

There are some popular roads which connect the localities. Some of those are as follows:

• Alandi Road - It connects Khadki with Alandi, Kelgaon
• Aundh Road - It connects Khadki with Aundh, Pune 
• Baner road - It connects Khadki with Baner, Pune

Services like interior, packing, movers, solar roof, and rentals are also available in Khadki, making it a more convenient and livable place. Some popular service providers under the major heads of services are listed for reference.

Some popular interior service providers in the nearby area of Khadki are available in the name and style of Kalasatt, The Carving Studio, Venus Interiors, Rokoko Interior Designers, Stron Tower, Impact Interior Architecture Design, Intetics Designs, etc.

Some popular packers and movers service providers in the nearby area of Khadki are available in the name and style of Aqua AIR Logistics Pvt. Ltd., Mitchelle Road Carriers, MRC Transolutions Pvt. Ltd., Associated Cargo Movers & Packers Pvt. Ltd., Agrawal Packers, and Movers., etc.

Some popular rental appliances and furniture service providers in the nearby area of Khadki are available in the name and style of Rentone.in, Rentmojo, Anup Mangal Kedra, Rental Gentle, Krishna Services, DK Rental Services, Deukrupa Furniture.

Some popular solar rooftop service providers in the nearby area of Khadki are available in the name and style of Output Energy Solar System, Gilead Solar Energize Pvt. Ltd., Vedanta Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Saurvishwa Energy, Kalme Solar, Sunrisers Energy Solutions, etc.

Khadki is located in the Pune division of Maharashtra. Its nearby localities are Lohegaon, Shivaji Nagar, and Pune. Time, distance, and cab fares to visit these nearby localities are listed as follows:

In Khadki, a wide range of transportation choices like Auto, Red Taxi, Wings Radio Cabs, Speed Cabs, Easy ride Cabs, Meru Cabs, OLA Cabs, and Buses are available to commute from one place to another with ease.  

This place has its own charm. Besides being a green and quiet place it has beautiful buildings and churches to roam around.

There are many local transportation ways that you can visit Khadki. Some of them are:

• Travel by Bus from your city
• Travel by Phugewadi Metro
• Travel by train to Khadki or Dapodi railway station  

Khadki is famous for its history and its base of the Indian army. Tourists spots you can visit in Khadki are:

• Khadki War Cemetery
• The Cantonment Area
• Shaniwar Wada
• St. Ignatius Church
• Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

With its historical monuments and great natural green environment,  Khadki is considered one of the most peaceful cities in Maharastra.

Overall, Khadki is a beautiful and secure locality, clear from the traffic noise and pollution of the city and within walking distance to Shivaji Nagar ST stand, ongoing metro station, Mumbai Pune Highway, School, market, and hospital, and all amenities nearby. With a 4-star rating out of 5 by the people, Khadki is an excellent place because of the environment, commuting, and place of interest.