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'''Chakan''' is a [[census town]] in India, in [[Pune district]] of the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. While agriculture remains an important factor, the town's industrial development is quickly urbanizing the area.
'''Chakan''' (Pronunciation: [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[t͡saːkəɳ]]]) is a [[census town|city]] and [[municipal council]] in [[Pune district]] of the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. The Chakan is also part of [[Pune Metropolitan Region|Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority]]. Chakan is one of the largest [[Automotive industry in India|automobile]] and [[Manufacturing in India|manufacturing]] hub of India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MIDC {{!}} Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation |url=https://www.midcindia.org/ |access-date=2024-09-27 |language=en-US}}</ref> Being developed as a hub for manufacturing and logistics by [[Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation|MIDC]], Chakan is home to some of the biggest names in automobile manufacturing: [[Volkswagen]], [[Bajaj Auto]], [[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes Benz]] [[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]], and more. Chakan is often referred to as the "Automobile Hub of India".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chakan, the auto hub driving residential real estate growth |url=https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/chakan-auto-hub-driving-residential-real-estate-growth-24cec?trk=public_post_main-feed-card_feed-article-content#:~:text=Chakan%20in%20Pune%20is%20considered,of%20the%20housing%20sector%20here. |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=www.linkedin.com |language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Independent]]'' referred '''Chakan''' as India's "Motor City".<ref>{{cite news |date=20 April 2008 |title=The boom is over in Detroit. But now India has its own motor city |work=The Independent |location=London |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/the-boom-is-over-in-detroit-but-now-india-has-its-own-motor-city-812050.html |url-status=live |access-date=22 April 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080421010509/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/the-boom-is-over-in-detroit-but-now-india-has-its-own-motor-city-812050.html |archive-date=21 April 2008}}</ref> The city is about 30&nbsp;km from the city of [[Pune]] and 140&nbsp;km from [[Mumbai]].


==History==
==History==
Chakan has a long history. The fort at Chakan played an important role in the history of the [[Bahmani sultanate]] (1347-1527) ,later of  its successor states, the [[Deccan sultanates]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Eaton|first1=Richard M.|title=A social history of the Deccan, 1300-1761|date=2007|publisher=Cambridge University Press|location=Cambridge|isbn=978-0521716277|pages=69–71|edition=1. pbk.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cGd2huLXEVYC&q=chakan+fort+bahamani&pg=PR12}}</ref> In 1595 or 1599, [[Maloji Bhosle]], the grandfather of [[Shivaji]], was given the title of "[[Raja]]" by Bahadur Nizam Shah II, the ruler of the [[Ahmednagar Sultanate]].On the recommendation of Nizam's [[Vizier|Vazir]], [[Malik Ambar]], Maloji was granted the [[jagir]] (fiefdom) of [[Pune]] and [[Supa, Parner|Supe]] [[pargana]]s, along with the control over [[Shivneri]] and [[Chakan, Maharashtra|Chakan fort]]s.<ref name="Joseph1900">{{cite book |author=Joseph G. Da Cunha |title=Origin of Bombay |url=https://archive.org/details/originbombay00cunhgoog |year=1900}}</ref> Later the fort was captured by the Adilshahi but young Shivaji took control of the fort in 1647, and named it Sangramdurg.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sardesai 1946 |first1=G.S. |title=New history of the Marathas. Vol. I: Shivaji and his line (1600-1701) |date=1946 |publisher=Phoenix Publications |location=Bombay |page=102}}</ref> In 1660,the fort was the site of an epic 54 days of stiff resistance by the [[Maratha Empire|Maratha]] general [[Firangoji Narsala]] against [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] general  [[Shaista Khan]]. The fort withstood heavy Mughal attacks until the Mughals breached the walls using high explosives. The  attack on the fort was repulsed by the Maratha forces but short on supplies, Firangoji counterattacked and cut his way deep into the Mughal encampment where he was finally subdued and captured.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sardesai 1946 |first1=G.S. |title=New history of the Marathas. Vol. I: Shivaji and his line (1600-1701) |date=1946 |publisher=Phoenix Publications |location=Bombay |page=132}}</ref>
Chakan has a long history. The fort at Chakan played an important role in the history of the [[Bahmani sultanate]] (1347–1527), later of  its successor states, the [[Deccan sultanates]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Eaton|first1=Richard M.|title=A social history of the Deccan, 1300-1761|date=2007|publisher=Cambridge University Press|location=Cambridge|isbn=978-0521716277|pages=69–71|edition=1. pbk.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cGd2huLXEVYC&q=chakan+fort+bahamani&pg=PR12}}</ref> In 1595 or 1599, [[Maloji Bhosle]], the grandfather of [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj]], was given the title of "[[Raja]]" by Bahadur Nizam Shah II, the ruler of the [[Ahmednagar Sultanate]].On the recommendation of Nizam's [[Vizier|Vazir]], [[Malik Ambar]], Maloji was granted the [[jagir]] (fiefdom) of [[Pune]] and [[Supa, Parner|Supe]] [[pargana]]s, along with the control over [[Shivneri]] and [[Chakan, Maharashtra|Chakan fort]]s.<ref name="Joseph1900">{{cite book |author=Joseph G. Da Cunha |title=Origin of Bombay |url=https://archive.org/details/originbombay00cunhgoog |year=1900|publisher=Bombay, Society's library; [etc., etc.] }}</ref> Later the fort was captured by the Adilshahi but young Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took control of the fort in 1647, and named it Sangramdurg.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sardesai 1946 |first1=G.S. |title=New history of the Marathas. Vol. I: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his line (1600-1701) |date=1946 |publisher=Phoenix Publications |location=Bombay |page=102}}</ref> In 1660, the fort was the site of an epic 54 days of stiff resistance by the [[Maratha Empire|Maratha]] general [[Firangoji Narsala]] against [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] general  [[Shaista Khan]]. The fort withstood heavy Mughal attacks until the Mughals breached the walls using high explosives. The  attack on the fort was repulsed by the Maratha forces but short on supplies, Firangoji counterattacked and cut his way deep into the Mughal encampment where he was finally subdued and captured.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sardesai 1946 |first1=G.S. |title=New history of the Marathas. Vol. I: Shivaji and his line (1600-1701) |date=1946 |publisher=Phoenix Publications |location=Bombay |page=132}}</ref>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Chakan is about {{convert|30|km|mi}} from the centre of Pune, on [[National Highway 50 (India)(old numbering)|NH 50]] between [[Pune]] and [[Nashik]] cities. It is also on the roads that connect the Mumbai-Pune Highway to the Pune-Nashik Highway, and to the Pune-Ahmednagar-Aurangabad Highway. It is about {{convert|150|km|mi}} from [[Mumbai]], {{convert|120|km|mi}} from [[Ahmednagar]] and {{convert|175|km|mi}} from [[Nashik]].
Chakan is about {{convert|30|km|mi}} from the centre of Pune, on [[National Highway 50 (India, old numbering)|NH 50]] between [[Pune]] and [[Nashik]] cities. It is also on the roads that connect the Mumbai-Pune Highway to the Pune-Nashik Highway, and to the Pune-Ahmednagar-Aurangabad Highway. It is about {{convert|150|km|mi}} from [[Mumbai]], {{convert|120|km|mi}} from [[Ahmednagar]] and {{convert|175|km|mi}} from [[Nashik]].


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Historically, Chakan has been a wholesale agricultural produce trading hub. Its agricultural market was a major onion trading center. Chakan is now home to a [[Special Economic Zone]] (SEZ) promoted by the [[Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation]] (MIDC). Its well known the top "automobile and manufacturing hub of India". It has since evolved into a major automobile hub.<ref name=be-chakan>http://www.bharatestates.com/blog/index.php/development-in-chakan-pune/</ref> It hosts automobile production plants for the [[Volkswagen Group]], [[Daimler-Benz]], [[Mahindra & Mahindra]], [[Jaguar Land Rover]] and [[Bajaj Auto]], [[General Electric]], [[Hyundai Group|Hyundai]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/20090820/volkswagen-set-launch-polo-india-hit-100000-annual-sales-target-2014.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-09-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090827021238/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/20090820/volkswagen-set-launch-polo-india-hit-100000-annual-sales-target-2014.htm |archive-date=2009-08-27 }}</ref> Over 750 large and small industries, including a number of automobile component manufacturers, are based in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid%3D4073 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-09-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718040125/http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=4073 |archive-date=2011-07-18 }}</ref>
{{Main|List of vehicle plants in India#Maharashtra}}
[[File:PM Narendra Modi inaugurates GE’s multi-modal manufacturing facility at Chakan, Pune.jpg|thumb|PM [[Narendra Modi]] inaugurates [[General Electric|GE's]] multi-modal manufacturing facility at Chakan]]
Historically, Chakan has been a wholesale agricultural produce trading hub. Its agricultural market was a major onion trading center. Chakan is now home to a [[Special Economic Zone]] (SEZ) promoted by the [[Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation]] (MIDC). Its well known the top "automobile and manufacturing hub of India". It has since evolved into a major automobile hub.<ref name=be-chakan>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bharatestates.com/blog/index.php/development-in-chakan-pune/|title = Development in Chakan Pune, 1,2,3 BHK Flat, Apartment chakan pune, residential and commercial projects|date = 19 November 2009}}</ref> It hosts automobile production plants for the [[Mercedes-Benz]], [[Volkswagen Group]], [[Daimler-Benz]], [[Mahindra & Mahindra]], [[Jaguar Land Rover]] and [[Bajaj Auto]], [[General Electric]], [[Hyundai Group|Hyundai]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/20090820/volkswagen-set-launch-polo-india-hit-100000-annual-sales-target-2014.htm |title=Volkswagen set to launch Polo in India in 2010, to hit 100,000 annual sales target by 2014 - International Business Times |website=[[International Business Times]] |access-date=2009-09-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090827021238/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/20090820/volkswagen-set-launch-polo-india-hit-100000-annual-sales-target-2014.htm |archive-date=2009-08-27 }}</ref> Over 750 large and small industries, including a number of automobile component manufacturers, are based in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid%3D4073 |title=VW commences Fabia production at Chakan plant on Indian Independence Day &#124; WheelsUnplugged |access-date=2009-09-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718040125/http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=4073 |archive-date=2011-07-18 }}</ref>


Shiroli Chandus village, located 6&nbsp; km north of Chakan, had been identified as the probable site for the proposed [[Pune Airport|Pune International Airport]], but due to the protests by the villagers & uneven topography, the site has been shifted to Purandar.
Shiroli Chandus village, located 6&nbsp; km north of Chakan, had been identified as the probable site for the proposed [[Pune Airport|Pune International Airport]], but due to the protests by the villagers & uneven topography, the site has been shifted to Purandar.


==Administration==
==Administration==
Chakan Municipal Council manages the city since 2015, established by Government of Maharashtra.
Chakan Municipal Council manages the city since 2016, established by [[Government of Maharashtra]].


[[Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority]] is the Planning and Development Authority for the Chakan Municipal Council.
[[Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority]] is the Planning and Development Authority for the Chakan Municipal Council.
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== Tourism ==
== Tourism ==
Chakan boasts the ''[[Sangram Durg]]a'' or ''Bhueekot Killa'', which was once the domain of [[Chhatrapati Shivaji]]. The fort is built on level ground and surrounded by the fortified walls and turrets. It differs from most Indian forts which were traditionally built on hilly, elevated land.  
Chakan boasts the ''[[Sangram Durg]]a'' or ''Bhueekot Killa'', which has  played a significant part in the history of the  region for many centuries.The fort is built on level ground and surrounded by the fortified walls and turrets. It differs from most Indian forts which were traditionally built on hilly, elevated land.


The [[List of Hindu temples in India|Chakreshwar temple]] is another site of importance. Legend has it that it is the site where King [[Dasharatha]] was battling a [[Rakshasa]] (Demon King), when the wheel of his [[ratha]] (chariot) was stuck in mud near the pond of Chakreshwar. When his wife [[Kaikeyi]] helped get the wheel unstuck, Dasharatha granted her three wishes, which eventually led to the exile of [[Rama]] and the subsequent events of the epic [[Ramayana]].
The [[Chakreshwar Mahadev Mandir, Chakan|Chakreshwar temple]] is another site of importance. Legend has it that it is the site where King [[Dasharatha]] was battling a [[Rakshasa]] (Demon King), when the wheel of his [[ratha]] (chariot) was stuck in mud near the pond of Chakreshwar. When his wife [[Kaikeyi]] helped get the wheel unstuck, Dasharatha granted her two wishes, which eventually led to the exile of [[Rama]] and the subsequent events of the epic [[Ramayana]].


In May, Chakan celebrates a major festival called Khandobacha Urus (Yatra)
In May, Chakan celebrates a major festival called Khandobacha Urus (Yatra)
== Notable people ==
*[[Firangoji Narsala]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Firangoji Narasale - फिरंगोजी नरसाळे By Prabhakar Bhave - Buy History Books Online At Sahyadri Books, Firangoji Narsala, Chakan Fort Battle, Aurangajeb, Shivaji Army, Chakan Battle |url=https://sahyadribooks.com/firangoji-narasale/ |access-date=2024-09-27 |language=en-US}}</ref> Maratha Warrior & Fortress Commander
*[[Suresh Gore]],<ref>{{cite news |title=गोरे सुरेश नामदेव |url=https://www.maharashtranama.com/mla/gore-suresh-namdeo/#google_vignette}}</ref> Politician & Social Worker


== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Battle of Chakan|Battle of chakan]]
*[[Shivaji]]
*[[Chakan Fort]]
*[[Make in Maharashtra]]
*[[Make in Maharashtra]]
*[[Moshi (Pune)|Moshi]]
*[[Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
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{{Suburbs of Pune}}
{{Neighbourhoods of Pune}}
{{Pune district topics}}
{{Pune district topics}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in Pune district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Pune district]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Pune]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Pune]]
[[Category:Cities in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Automotive industry in India]]

Latest revision as of 01:45, 8 January 2026

Chakan
Town
Chakan is located in Maharashtra
Chakan
Chakan
Location in Pune, India
Coordinates: 18°45′N 73°51′E / 18.75°N 73.85°E / 18.75; 73.85
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictPune
Elevation
647 m (2,123 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total41,634
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MH
Websitewww.chakanmc.org

Chakan (Pronunciation: [t͡saːkəɳ]) is a city and municipal council in Pune district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The Chakan is also part of Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority. Chakan is one of the largest automobile and manufacturing hub of India.[1] Being developed as a hub for manufacturing and logistics by MIDC, Chakan is home to some of the biggest names in automobile manufacturing: Volkswagen, Bajaj Auto, Mercedes Benz Hyundai, and more. Chakan is often referred to as the "Automobile Hub of India".[2] The Independent referred Chakan as India's "Motor City".[3] The city is about 30 km from the city of Pune and 140 km from Mumbai.

History[edit | edit source]

Chakan has a long history. The fort at Chakan played an important role in the history of the Bahmani sultanate (1347–1527), later of its successor states, the Deccan sultanates.[4] In 1595 or 1599, Maloji Bhosle, the grandfather of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was given the title of "Raja" by Bahadur Nizam Shah II, the ruler of the Ahmednagar Sultanate.On the recommendation of Nizam's Vazir, Malik Ambar, Maloji was granted the jagir (fiefdom) of Pune and Supe parganas, along with the control over Shivneri and Chakan forts.[5] Later the fort was captured by the Adilshahi but young Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took control of the fort in 1647, and named it Sangramdurg.[6] In 1660, the fort was the site of an epic 54 days of stiff resistance by the Maratha general Firangoji Narsala against Mughal general Shaista Khan. The fort withstood heavy Mughal attacks until the Mughals breached the walls using high explosives. The attack on the fort was repulsed by the Maratha forces but short on supplies, Firangoji counterattacked and cut his way deep into the Mughal encampment where he was finally subdued and captured.[7]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Chakan is about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the centre of Pune, on NH 50 between Pune and Nashik cities. It is also on the roads that connect the Mumbai-Pune Highway to the Pune-Nashik Highway, and to the Pune-Ahmednagar-Aurangabad Highway. It is about 150 kilometres (93 mi) from Mumbai, 120 kilometres (75 mi) from Ahmednagar and 175 kilometres (109 mi) from Nashik.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of vehicle plants in India § Maharashtra
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates GE's multi-modal manufacturing facility at Chakan

Historically, Chakan has been a wholesale agricultural produce trading hub. Its agricultural market was a major onion trading center. Chakan is now home to a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) promoted by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). Its well known the top "automobile and manufacturing hub of India". It has since evolved into a major automobile hub.[8] It hosts automobile production plants for the Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Group, Daimler-Benz, Mahindra & Mahindra, Jaguar Land Rover and Bajaj Auto, General Electric, Hyundai.[9] Over 750 large and small industries, including a number of automobile component manufacturers, are based in the area.[10]

Shiroli Chandus village, located 6  km north of Chakan, had been identified as the probable site for the proposed Pune International Airport, but due to the protests by the villagers & uneven topography, the site has been shifted to Purandar.

Administration[edit | edit source]

Chakan Municipal Council manages the city since 2016, established by Government of Maharashtra.

Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority is the Planning and Development Authority for the Chakan Municipal Council.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2001 India census,[11] Chakan town had a population of 41,634. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%, due to higher migrant workers in the neighboring industries. Chakan had an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 65%. 15% of the population was under 6 years of age. Since then the town has seen multi-fold growth due to a number of new automobile industries that have been established in the area.

Some of the popular residential areas in Chakan include Talegaon Chowk, Main Road, Bramhin Lane, Bhujbal lane, Deshmukh Lane, Mal Ali, Bazar Peth, Nanekarwadi, Medankarwadi, KadachiWadi, Shri Ram Nagar, Vishal Park, Varale, and Market Yard.

Transport[edit | edit source]

Chakan is located 30  km from Pune City on the National Highway 50, between Pune and Nashik. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation runs frequent and extensive bus services that connect to various parts of Maharashtra state. PMPML buses connect Chakan to Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. PMPML Bus No. 357, Pune Station to Rajgurunagar, Bus No. 120, Pune MaNaPa to Chakan-Mahalunge run through Chakan connecting important areas of surrounding areas to Pune City. Highways connecting to Pune have heavy traffic due to extensive industrial growth in the area.

Chakan is also on the proposed Pune Junction - Nashik Road railway line. The nearest airport is the current Pune International Airport.

Phase III of the Pune Metro will connect Chakan to Moshi,[12] which hosts an International Convention and Exhibition centre.

Tourism[edit | edit source]

Chakan boasts the Sangram Durga or Bhueekot Killa, which has played a significant part in the history of the region for many centuries.The fort is built on level ground and surrounded by the fortified walls and turrets. It differs from most Indian forts which were traditionally built on hilly, elevated land.

The Chakreshwar temple is another site of importance. Legend has it that it is the site where King Dasharatha was battling a Rakshasa (Demon King), when the wheel of his ratha (chariot) was stuck in mud near the pond of Chakreshwar. When his wife Kaikeyi helped get the wheel unstuck, Dasharatha granted her two wishes, which eventually led to the exile of Rama and the subsequent events of the epic Ramayana.

In May, Chakan celebrates a major festival called Khandobacha Urus (Yatra)

Notable people[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "MIDC | Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation". Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  2. ↑ "Chakan, the auto hub driving residential real estate growth". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  3. ↑ "The boom is over in Detroit. But now India has its own motor city". The Independent. London. 20 April 2008. Archived from the original on 21 April 2008. Retrieved 22 April 2008.
  4. ↑ Eaton, Richard M. (2007). A social history of the Deccan, 1300-1761 (1. pbk. ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. pp. 69–71. ISBN 978-0521716277.
  5. ↑ Joseph G. Da Cunha (1900). Origin of Bombay. Bombay, Society's library; [etc., etc.]
  6. ↑ Sardesai 1946, G.S. (1946). New history of the Marathas. Vol. I: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his line (1600-1701). Bombay: Phoenix Publications. p. 102.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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