Pune

Pune (Marathi: [puɳe] (listen); English: ), also previously known as Poona, (the official name from 1818 until 1978) is one of the most important industrial and educational hubs of India, with an estimated population of 6,200,000. It has been ranked "the most liveable city in India" several times. Pune is also considered to be the cultural capital of Maharashtra and the educational capital of India. The city is situated to the west of the lush greenery of the Western ghats, surrounded by mountains and hill forts. It has thriving educational, IT, agricultural and manufacturing sectors along with a vibrant nightlife consisting of local & global restaurants, pubs and clubs. The city of Pune is part of Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR), along with Pimpri-Chinchwad and the three cantonment towns of Pune Camp, Khadki and Dehu Road. As of 2021, Pune Metropolitan Region is the largest metropolitan region in Maharashtra, with a geographical area of 7,256 sq km. Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad have their own municipal corporations: Pune Municipal Corporation and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. The city is on the right bank of the Mutha river, on the Deccan plateau. Pune is 560 metres (1,837 feet) above sea level.