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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Bhosari | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Neighborhood | ||
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| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Maharashtra | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Maharashtra, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|18|33|37.5|N|73|50|09.69|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = India | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Pune district|Pune]] | ||
| established_title | | subdivision_type3 = [[City]] | ||
| established_date | | subdivision_name3 = [[Pimpri-Chinchwad]] | ||
| founder | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
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| elevation_footnotes | | area_total_km2 = 20.16 | ||
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| population_total | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| population_as_of | | elevation_m = 585 | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_total = 256316 | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_as_of = 2020 | ||
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| population_demonym | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| demographics_type1 | | population_rank = | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | population_demonym = Bhosarikar | ||
| timezone1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| utc_offset1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| postal_code_type | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| postal_code | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| area_code | | postal_code_type = 40192[[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| registration_plate | | postal_code = 411039 | ||
| unemployment_rate | | area_code = [[Telephone numbers in India|91-20-XXXX-XXXX]] | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 | | registration_plate = MH 14 | ||
| blank1_info_sec1 | | unemployment_rate = | ||
| website | | blank1_name_sec1 = City | ||
| footnotes | | blank1_info_sec1 = Pune | ||
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]] | |||
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'''Bhosari''' ( | '''Bhosari''' ([[IAST]]: Bhosarī), historically known as '''Bhojapur''', is a neighborhood in the city of [[Pimpri-Chinchwad]], India. It is well known for its cultural and sports activities like Wrestling and Kabaddi. | ||
The area is also recognized as one of the oldest settlements in [[Pimpri-Chinchwad]], with archaeological findings indicating its historical significance. Today, Bhosari has developed into a major industrial hub, housing the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area that supports numerous small, medium, and large-scale industries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bhosari Industrial Area |url=https://www.midcindia.org/Pages/Industrial-areas/Bhosari.aspx |access-date=27 September 2025 |website=MIDC India}}</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Bhosari village has a history dating to [[Gautama Buddha|Gautam Buddha]]'s era.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://isha.sadhguru.org/blog/sadhguru/masters-words/gautama-buddha-wheel-dharma/|title=Gautama Buddha and the Wheel of Dharma - The Isha Blog|date=2016-12-19|work=The Isha Blog|access-date=2017-10-10|language=en-US}}</ref> It is said to have been under the rule of [[Bhoja tribe]] during the [[Vedic age|late Vedic Age]]. It is said that king Bhoja established a capital here and named it ''Bhojapura'' (lit. city of Bhoja).<ref>{{cite web |title=PCMC History |url=https://pcmcindia.gov.in/history.php/1000 |publisher=Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation |access-date=17 January 2025}}</ref> | |||
Bhosari was called ''Bheusari'' ([[Sanskrit]]: भेऊसरी) during the [[Rashtrakuta]] rule in the 8th century. A land grant [[Indian copper plate inscriptions|copperplate inscription]] dated 758 CE describes [[Krishna I]] gifting the village of Bopkhelugram (present day Bopkhel) to ''Pugadibhatta'', mentioning ''Bheusari'' to the north of the village.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Palande-Datar |first1=Saili |title=Sutradhara’s tales: Pune gets its first names... royal patronages recognise sacred headquarters |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/sutradharas-tales-pune-gets-its-first-names-royal-patronages-recognise-sacred-headquarters-101614754591138.html |access-date=17 January 2025 |publisher=The Hindustan Times |date=3 March 2021}}</ref> | |||
[[File:PMPML-Rainbow-Bhosari-Terminal.jpg|alt=Bhosari Bus Terminal|thumb|right|250px|Bhosari PMPML Bus Stop]] | |||
Bhosari is | Bhosari Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation is the largest industrial area in this region containing big companies like [[Tata Motors]], [[Philips]], [[Thermax]], and Century Enka.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tatamotors.com/|title=Tata Motors Limited {{!}} Largest Indian Automobile Manufacturer|website=www.tatamotors.com|access-date=2017-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thermaxglobal.com|title=Engineering solutions for heating, cooling, water & waste management, specialty chemicals, air pollution control|website=thermaxglobal.com|language=en|access-date=2017-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://centuryenka.co.in/cenka.html|title=Century Enka Ltd. - Pune, & Rajashree Polyfil - Bharuch in Gujrat producing Nylon & Polyester Filament Yarns, Tyre Cord Fabrics &|website=centuryenka.co.in|access-date=2017-10-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012044408/http://centuryenka.co.in/cenka.html|archive-date=12 October 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Bhosari | The Marutrao Landge International Wrestling Training Center opened in Bhosari in 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pimpri-Chinchwad: International Wrestling Complex And Training Centre Inaugurated In Bhosari |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pimpri-chinchwad-international-wrestling-complex-and-training-centre-inaugurated-in-bhosari |access-date=17 January 2025 |date=5 October 2023}}</ref> | ||
== | == Geography and Climate == | ||
Bhosari is situated | Bhosari is situated at a height of {{convert|530|meters}} above sea level. Similar to [[Pimpri-Chinchwad]], Bhosari has a [[tropical savanna climate|tropical wet and dry]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''Aw'') climate, closely bordering upon a [[hot semi-arid climate]] (Köppen ''BSh''). | ||
Bhosari | Bhosari is located about {{convert|10|km|mi|abbr=on}} east of [[Pune|Pimpri-Chinchwad]] city center, and is traversed by [[National Highway 60 (India)|National Highway 60]] connecting Pune to [[Dhule]] via [[Nashik]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{ | {{Neighbourhoods of Pune}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Pune district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Pune district]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:35, 29 December 2025
Bhosari | |
|---|---|
Neighborhood | |
  Bhosari Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 18°33′37.5″N 73°50′09.69″E / 18.560417°N 73.8360250°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Pune |
| City | Pimpri-Chinchwad |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.16 km2 (7.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 585 m (1,919 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 256,316 |
| • Density | 13,000/km2 (33,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bhosarikar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| 40192PIN | 411039 |
| Area code | 91-20-XXXX-XXXX |
| Vehicle registration | MH 14 |
| City | Pune |
Bhosari (IAST: Bhosarī), historically known as Bhojapur, is a neighborhood in the city of Pimpri-Chinchwad, India. It is well known for its cultural and sports activities like Wrestling and Kabaddi.
The area is also recognized as one of the oldest settlements in Pimpri-Chinchwad, with archaeological findings indicating its historical significance. Today, Bhosari has developed into a major industrial hub, housing the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area that supports numerous small, medium, and large-scale industries.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
Bhosari village has a history dating to Gautam Buddha's era.[2] It is said to have been under the rule of Bhoja tribe during the late Vedic Age. It is said that king Bhoja established a capital here and named it Bhojapura (lit. city of Bhoja).[3]
Bhosari was called Bheusari (Sanskrit: भेऊसरी) during the Rashtrakuta rule in the 8th century. A land grant copperplate inscription dated 758 CE describes Krishna I gifting the village of Bopkhelugram (present day Bopkhel) to Pugadibhatta, mentioning Bheusari to the north of the village.[4]
Bhosari Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation is the largest industrial area in this region containing big companies like Tata Motors, Philips, Thermax, and Century Enka.[5][6][7]
The Marutrao Landge International Wrestling Training Center opened in Bhosari in 2023.[8]
Geography and Climate[edit | edit source]
Bhosari is situated at a height of 530 meters (1,740 ft) above sea level. Similar to Pimpri-Chinchwad, Bhosari has a tropical wet and dry (Köppen Aw) climate, closely bordering upon a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh).
Bhosari is located about 10 km (6.2 mi) east of Pimpri-Chinchwad city center, and is traversed by National Highway 60 connecting Pune to Dhule via Nashik.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Bhosari Industrial Area". MIDC India. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ↑ "Gautama Buddha and the Wheel of Dharma - The Isha Blog". The Isha Blog. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ↑ "PCMC History". Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ↑ Palande-Datar, Saili (3 March 2021). "Sutradhara's tales: Pune gets its first names... royal patronages recognise sacred headquarters". The Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ↑ "Tata Motors Limited | Largest Indian Automobile Manufacturer". www.tatamotors.com. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ↑ "Engineering solutions for heating, cooling, water & waste management, specialty chemicals, air pollution control". thermaxglobal.com. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ↑ "Century Enka Ltd. - Pune, & Rajashree Polyfil - Bharuch in Gujrat producing Nylon & Polyester Filament Yarns, Tyre Cord Fabrics &". centuryenka.co.in. Archived from the original on 12 October 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ↑ "Pimpri-Chinchwad: International Wrestling Complex And Training Centre Inaugurated In Bhosari". 5 October 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
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