Camp, Pune

camp Pune is the other name of “pune cantonment” located in the eastern part of pune. the camp is a developing area in the shadow of several military establishments stationed in the locality. punes importance in indias defense firmament is immense as the southern command of the indian army is headquartered here. every aspect of life in the camp has a distinctive military touch, as the pune cantonment board plays a significant role. the locality is interspersed with several well-planned housing projects. the most prominent are hermes palazzo, shastri apartments, gulmohar apartment, runwall, and geeta society.

the origin of camp in pune dates back to 1817 when it was established to accommodate the indian army troops. during its historical legacy of two hundred years, it has been home to several military installations like the iconic national war memorial to commemorate the indian armed forces soldiers sacrifice, besides the armed forces medical college.  the one and only national defence academy considered the stepping stone for the indian armed force officers is located near khadakwasla. the camp is also strategically located close to punes shopping mecca at mg road and east street. 

camp residents quickly access other parts of the city by road connectors, the prominent among them being colonel tarapore road, akluj - phule nagar road, sangamwadi road, and airport road. important destinations like pune station (3 km), shivajinagar station (8 km), and the Pune international Airport (11 km) are easily reached through these connectors. mumbai – highway is practically the lifeline of camp residents, connecting them to life-sustaining employment and trade hubs at the world trade center (11 km, hadapsar (6 km), and kharadi (8 km). the mumbai- pandharpur road connects the camp to the bhosari industrial area (19 km).  

the camps social infrastructure supports a vibrant residential society amid the greenery. quality educational institutions and hospitals operated by the government and the private sectors are ample within the immediate vicinity. shopping and recreation options in the locality make camp an ideal destination for a safe, secure, and peaceful modern living experience. 

key highlights:

• pune cantonment board is responsible for the civic administration of the camp. 

• the camp is surrounded by some upscale neighborhoods like wanwadi, swargate, fatima nagar, modi colony, koregaon park, sangamwadi, and mangalwar peth.

• the locality is supported by robust physical and social infrastructure in the overshadowing presence of defense establishments. 

• the camp is a developing residential locality, ideally suited for upper-middle-class home buyers. 

whats great?

• camp residents enjoy the dual elements of city-life and an ecologically sound environment in lush greenery. 

• the locality is well-connected to the critical pune hotspots for shopping, recreation, and employment. 

• camp residents benefit from punes reputation as an education hub and one of the countrys fastest-growing metropolises.  

Whats not Great?

• apart from the public buses, camp residents have to rely on auto-rickshaws for local travel.

• the pune metro has been conceived recently. 

• the locality suffers from a poor waste-management system. 

• less than half of camp stakeholders have rated the locality as excellent. 

other highlights:

• social infrastructure:

pune was once considered the paradise of the retired. rapid industrialization and transformation of the locality have changed the landscape substantially. camp in pune is no exception to the all-pervading scenario. yet, for a developing residential destination, camp is well endowed with a robust social infrastructure. quality education, healthcare, recreation, shopping, and employment opportunities abound in the locality. 

• shopping complex & markets:

the camp is located close to the pune shopping destinations at mg road and east street.  some of the shopping centers in the immediate vicinity to satisfy all the needs are:

• kumar pacific mall (2km).

• sgs mall (2km).

• gera mall (4km).

• lifestyle mall. 

• clover center. 

• health care centers:

camp residents healthcare needs are met by the cantonment general hospital, run by the cantonment board. a military hospital is also located in camp. the other hospitals within a radius of 3 km are:

• jehangir hospital.

•  apollo ct scan centre.

• pune medical foundation.

• society of friends of sassoon hospitals.

• connectivity & public transport:

a slew of roads connects camp with the other prominent destinations in pune. nh 65, which connects machilipatnam via solapur and hyderabad, passes through camp. the primary readily available commute options for camp residents are the public buses run by the pune mahanagar parivahan mahamandal limited and auto-rickshaws to every nook and corner of the city. 

• schools, bank & fitness centers:

schools: 

• city international school.

• oysters international school.

• rims international school.

• junior college.

• city international school. 

banks:

camp residents have the services of several branches of public and private sector banks in the locality. 

fitness centers:

• fitbeing gym.

• abs fitness and wellness club.

• add fitness club.

• phoenix 4 fitness. 

• popular landmarks near locality:

pune is a fusion of the old and the new. while it is called maharashtras cultural capital, it is also an education and it hub now. the landmarks around the locality are a diverse representation of the modern and the traditional. 

• iskcon temple. 

• dorabjee mall. 

• marzorin.

• pawna lake camping.

• shaniwar wada.

• imagica water and theme park.

• lohgad fort.

• sinhagad fort.