Shukrawar Peth, located in the center, is one of the prominent locality of Pune. It has strong connectivity to other parts of the city, as it is situated very close to Maharashtra State Highway 114. This locality is surrounded by four side by SH 114. This area houses some famous temples like jain Temple, Akhil Mandai Mandal and Acharya Atre Sabhagruha. It comes under the jurisdiction of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). Budhwar Peth, Sadashiv Peth, Swargate, PMC Colony, Guruwar Peth and Lohiya Nagar are some of the nearby localities to Shukrawar Peth. The major landmark of this area is Statue of Sonavadekar and Ganesh Kala Krida Mandir. Jawaharlal Stadium, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum and Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai are located here attracting people to visit this locality. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Road passes through the centre of the locality and connects it to the other important parts of Pune such as Budhwar Peth, Swargate, Pune, Bibvewadi, Shivajinagar etc. Some of the key residential projects in Shukrawar Peth are Pate Countryside Phase-3, Govind Vilas, Sindhu Corner, Venkateshwara Mukul Apartments, Nagarkar Swasti, Shreyas Gracia among others.
Connectivity
Shivaji Road and Saras Baug Road are adjacent to this locality thus making commuting easy for its residents. While, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Road, Anant Balkrishna Naik Road, Khadakmal Ali Road which is further known as Thorle Madhavrao Peshwa Road, Jedhe Prasad Road and Dinkarrao Jawalkar Road makes it one of the well-connected region not only from within but to the nearby areas also.
It enjoys excellent connectivity to Pune International Airport which is located at a driving distance of 18.2 kms via Samrat Ashok Road.
Shivajinagar, Pune Junction, Ghorpadi and Hadapsar are the nearby railway station. However, Shivajinagar and Pune Junction is the nearest railway stations to Shukrawar Peth.
Factors for past growth
The presence of basic establishments along with commercial and industrial development have transformed Shukrawar Peth as one of the best residential areas of Pune.
Proximity to Pune International Airport along with major IT Parks like Lohia Jain IT Park, Pune IT Park and The Cerebrum IT Park B1 have been a plus point for Shukrawar Peth, driving rental demand and providing consistent rental yield. A fair number of workforce work in nearby IT Hubs, wanted to have their residences close to their workplace. Thus, demands for 2 BHK flats for rent have get momentum in Shukrawar Peth.
The presence of Banks, ATMs, Schools, Hospitals and retail stores etc. in the locality makes Shukrawar Peth a self-sustained locality. People who work in the nearby IT Parks prefer this locality for their residence.
Infrastructural Development (Social & Physical)
Dr. Narhar Kashinath Gharpure High Schools, Shri Shivaji Maratha Jijamata Girls High School, Gurukul School, N.M.V. Girls School, Huzurpaga Girls High School and Junior College, Noble School are some of the prominent schools in the locality.
Some of the renowned hospitals providing health care facilities to the residents of Shukrawar Peth are Gupte Hospital, Naik Hospital, Umarji Hospital, Dr Chitale ENT Hospital and Purandare Hospital.
Hypercity, Kumar Pacific Mall, Brand Factory, Pune Central Mall are located in the nearby localities which serve the daily needs of the residents of Shukrawar Peth.