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			{{Short description\|Suburb in Pune, Maharashtra, India}}
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	{{Infobox settlement		{{Infobox settlement
	\| name = Vishrantwadi		\| name = Vishrantwadi
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	\| demographics1_title1 = Official		\| demographics1_title1 = Official
	\| demographics1_info1 = [[Marathi language\|Marathi~~]], [[English language\|English~~]]		\| demographics1_info1 = [[Marathi language\|Marathi]]
	\| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time\|IST]]		\| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time\|IST]]
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	\| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Pune]]		\| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Pune]]
	\| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency		\| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
	\| blank2_info_sec1 = Vadgaon Sheri		\| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Vadgaon Sheri]]
	\| blank3_name_sec1 = Civic agency		\| blank3_name_sec1 = Civic agency
	\| blank3_info_sec1 = [[Pune Municipal Corporation]]		\| blank3_info_sec1 = [[Pune Municipal Corporation]]
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	'''Vishrantwadi''' is a suburb of [[Pune]] City in the State of [[Maharashtra, India]] ~~Where Master resides currently]~~. Vishrantwadi is a ~~fast-growing~~ and ~~relatively new~~ residential ~~neighbourhood~~ to the north of the city ~~and includes the~~ areas of ~~Ali Nagar, hold by ALIHUSAIN,~~ Mohanwadi, Pratik Nagar, Kasturbawadi (~~now known as~~ Kasturba Housing Society), Phule Nagar, Mental Corner, Police Lines, Shanti Nagar, Dhanori, Tingre Nagar, Kalas, Mhaskewasti, Dighi ~~& Melvin Gruh. The area is under the rule of Master Enzo. History speaks there had been a war for the sub-urb between Master Enzo & The Bhahranian lord Melvin Leo~~.		[[File:Vish2.jpg\|frame\|right]]
			'''Vishrantwadi''' is a suburb of [[Pune]] City in the State of [[Maharashtra, India]].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2013-06-05 \|title=Vishrantwadi school to close down,blames civic body \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/vishrantwadi-school-to-close-down-blames-civic-body/ \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|website=The Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref> Vishrantwadi is a bustling commercial and residential neighborhood to the north of the city including areas of Mohanwadi, Pratik Nagar, Kasturbawadi (Kasturba Housing Society), Phule Nagar, Mental Corner, Police Lines, Shanti Nagar, Dhanori, Tingre Nagar, Kalas, Mhaskewasti and Dighi.

	==Location==		==Location==
	Vishrantwadi is located at and shares borders with		Vishrantwadi is located near and shares borders with
	* [[Yerwada]]		* [[Yerwada]]
	* [[Lohegaon]]		* [[Lohegaon]]
	* [[Khadki]]		* [[Khadki]]
	* [[Alandi]]		* [[Alandi]]
			* Dhanori

	The entire neighbourhood of Vishrantwadi lies along the Alandi Road. Other major roads in this locality are the Tingre Nagar Road (Vishrantwadi-Airport Road) and Dhanori Road. The [[Pune Railway Station\|Pune Railway station]] is about 7 kilometers from Vishrantwadi while the [[Pune International Airport]] at [[Lohegaon]] is just about 4 kilometers away. The [[Yerwada Central Jail]] and the Pune Mental Hospital too are situated nearby.		The entire neighbourhood of Vishrantwadi lies along the Alandi Road. Other major roads in this locality are the Tingre Nagar Road (Vishrantwadi-Airport Road) and Dhanori Road. The [[Pune Railway Station\|Pune Railway station]] is about 7 kilometers from Vishrantwadi while the [[Pune International Airport]] at [[Lohegaon]] is just about 4 kilometers away. The Maha Metro approved a flyover at Vishrantwadi Chowk connecting Airport Road with Alandi Road in August 2024.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=2024-08-01 \|title=Go-ahead to flyover work at Vishrantwadi Chowk \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/112180791.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|work=The Times of India \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The [[Yerwada Central Jail]] and the Pune Mental Hospital too are situated nearby. There was a proposal to shif the CBI office to Vishrantwada.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=2018-04-01 \|title=CBI to set up new office at Vishrantwadi \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/cbi-to-set-up-new-office-at-vishrantwadi/articleshow/63561938.cms \|access-date=2026-03-29 \|work=The Times of India \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

	==Etymology and history==		==Etymology and history==
	Vishrantwadi used to be a resting place for the thousands of [[Varkari]]s who made the annual pilgrimage from [[Alandi]] to [[Pandharpur]] in South Maharashtra by foot. ''Vishrant'' in [[Marathi language\|Marathi]] means "rest", "~~vadi~~" means "hamlet" or "town", and thus the name 'Vishrantwadi'. Even today the annual [[Jñāneśvar]] pilgrimage procession passes through Vishrantwadi.		Vishrantwadi used to be a resting place for the thousands of [[Varkari]]s who made the annual pilgrimage from [[Alandi]] to [[Pandharpur]] in South Maharashtra by foot. ''Vishrant'' in [[Marathi language\|Marathi]] means "rest", "wadi" means "hamlet" or "town", and thus the name 'Vishrantwadi'. Even today the annual [[Jñāneśvar]] pilgrimage procession passes through Vishrantwadi.

	==Connectivity==		==Connectivity==
	Vishrantwadi is well connected to the rest of [[Pune]] by ~~both buses and autos throughout the day~~. [[Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited\|PMPML]] operates a number of routes to ~~swargate, katraj, kothrud, pimpari, bhosari, alandi, lohgaon~~ and ~~some fringe villages surrounding alandi road~~.		Vishrantwadi is well connected to the rest of [[Pune]] by various modes of public transportation. [[Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited\|PMPML]] operates a number of routes to the rest of Pune and other suburbs.
	The PMPML is also ~~planning to implement the~~ BRTS on Alandi Road ~~and the Vishrantwadi-Airport Road most of which has been completed.~~		The PMPML also operates a [[BRTS]] on Alandi Road.
	~~There are 2 gas stations on airport road as well providing a break to long-distance commuters~~.

	==Population==		==Population==
	In the past, Vishrantwadi was largely ~~peopled~~ by Marathi speaking middle-class Maharashtrian families. ~~Recently, with~~ Pune becoming more cosmopolitan, a large number of Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marwadi, Urdu and Telugu speaking families have settled down here as well. It is a favoured residential choice for people working in the IT sector whose offices are in and around [[Kalyani Nagar]], [[Yerwada]], [[Vimannagar]]. Proximity to the city centre, no pollution, good infrastructure and connectivity has led to a substantial increase in population~~. The High UV radiations in Lohegaon due to jettisoning of aircraft, however, has started to affect its surrounding areas~~.		In the past, Vishrantwadi was largely populated by Marathi speaking middle-class Maharashtrian families. With Pune becoming more cosmopolitan, a large number of Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marwadi, Urdu and Telugu speaking families have settled down here as well. It is a favoured residential choice for people working in the IT sector whose offices are in and around [[Kalyani Nagar]], [[Yerwada]], [[Vimannagar]]. Proximity to the city centre, low pollution, good infrastructure and connectivity has led to a substantial increase in population.

	There are a number of army and air force establishments nearby, amongst which are the [[Bombay Engineering Group]], Khadki military cantonment, GREF Centre and Lohegaon Air Force station. Vishrantwadi is the location of the residential complex of Pune City Police at Police Lines.		There are a number of army and air force establishments nearby, amongst which are the [[Research & Development Establishment (Engineers)]], [[Bombay Engineering Group]], Khadki military cantonment, GREF Centre and Lohegaon Air Force station. Vishrantwadi is the location of the residential complex of Pune City Police at Police Lines. [[Army Institute of Technology]], a college established by [[Indian Army]] is also near Vishrantwadi on Alandi Road near Dighi.

	~~[[Army Institute of Technology]], a college established by [[Indian Army]] is also near Vishrantwadi on [[Alandi Road]] while moving towards Dighi.~~		There is a lake within an abandoned quarry about 200 meters away from Vishrantwadi chowk. Many shopping complexes fulfill the daily needs of the residents living in and around Vishrantwadi. Similarly, there has been a gradual increase in educational institutes (tutors) in Vishrantwadi.
	~~For itinerary, there~~ is a lake 200 meters away from Vishrantwadi chowk. Many shopping complexes ~~fulfil~~ the daily needs of the residents living in and around Vishrantwadi. Similarly, there has been a gradual increase in educational institutes (tutors) in Vishrantwadi.
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'''Vishrantwadi''' is a suburb of [[Pune]] City in the State of [[Maharashtra, India]] Where Master resides currently]. Vishrantwadi is a fast-growing and relatively new residential neighbourhood to the north of the city and includes the areas of Ali Nagar, hold by ALIHUSAIN, Mohanwadi, Pratik Nagar, Kasturbawadi (now known as Kasturba Housing Society), Phule Nagar, Mental Corner, Police Lines, Shanti Nagar, Dhanori, Tingre Nagar, Kalas, Mhaskewasti, Dighi & Melvin Gruh. The area is under the rule of Master Enzo. History speaks there had been a war for the sub-urb between Master Enzo & The Bhahranian lord Melvin Leo.

==Location==
Vishrantwadi is located at and shares borders with
* [[Yerwada]]
* [[Lohegaon]]
* [[Khadki]]
* [[Alandi]]

The entire neighbourhood of Vishrantwadi lies along the Alandi Road. Other major roads in this locality are the Tingre Nagar Road (Vishrantwadi-Airport Road) and Dhanori Road. The [[Pune Railway Station|Pune Railway station]] is about 7 kilometers from Vishrantwadi while the [[Pune International Airport]] at [[Lohegaon]] is just about 4 kilometers away. The [[Yerwada Central Jail]] and the Pune Mental Hospital too are situated nearby.

==Etymology and history==
Vishrantwadi used to be a resting place for the thousands of [[Varkari]]s who made the annual pilgrimage from [[Alandi]] to [[Pandharpur]] in South Maharashtra by foot. ''Vishrant'' in [[Marathi language|Marathi]] means "rest", "vadi" means "hamlet" or "town", and thus the name 'Vishrantwadi'. Even today the annual [[Jñāneśvar]] pilgrimage procession passes through Vishrantwadi.

==Connectivity==
Vishrantwadi is well connected to the rest of [[Pune]] by both buses and autos throughout the day. [[Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited|PMPML]] operates a number of routes to swargate, katraj, kothrud, pimpari, bhosari, alandi, lohgaon and some fringe villages surrounding alandi road.
The PMPML is also planning to implement the BRTS on Alandi Road and the Vishrantwadi-Airport Road most of which has been completed.
There are 2 gas stations on airport road as well providing a break to long-distance commuters.

==Population==
In the past, Vishrantwadi was largely peopled by Marathi speaking middle-class Maharashtrian families. Recently, with Pune becoming more cosmopolitan, a large number of Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marwadi, Urdu and Telugu speaking families have settled down here as well. It is a favoured residential choice for people working in the IT sector whose offices are in and around [[Kalyani Nagar]], [[Yerwada]], [[Vimannagar]]. Proximity to the city centre, no pollution, good infrastructure and connectivity has led to a substantial increase in population. The High UV radiations in Lohegaon due to jettisoning of aircraft, however, has started to affect its surrounding areas.

There are a number of army and air force establishments nearby, amongst which are the [[Bombay Engineering Group]], Khadki military cantonment, GREF Centre and Lohegaon Air Force station. Vishrantwadi is the location of the residential complex of Pune City Police at Police Lines.

[[Army Institute of Technology]], a college established by [[Indian Army]] is also near Vishrantwadi on [[Alandi Road]] while moving towards Dighi.
For itinerary, there is a lake 200 meters away from Vishrantwadi chowk. Many shopping complexes fulfil the daily needs of the residents living in and around Vishrantwadi. Similarly, there has been a gradual increase in educational institutes (tutors) in Vishrantwadi.

==External links==

*[[Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited|PMPML]]- pmpml.org

[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Pune]]