Dange Chowk, Pune

Dance Chowk is a locality in the northwestern part of Pune city. This mid-segment locality has seen a huge development in real estate and its physical and social infrastructure. Owing to its great connectivity to Hinjewadi, one of Pune's biggest IT hubs, Dange Chowk has lots of properties available for working professionals to look for. The locality is also well connected with other major IT parks in and around the area, making it a great place to reside. It also has great options for healthcare centres, hospitals, schools, and restaurants and is well-connected in terms of its public transport network. 

What's Great About Dange Chowk 

Dange Chowk has a lot of highlights that its residents like. For one, the locality has a lot of residential properties that have been developed by homegrown developers. The properties are more affordable than neighboring localities such as Wakad and Bhumkar Nagar. Further, Dange Chowk is just 2 km from Hinjewadi, one of the city's biggest IT hubs. It's also connected to other major localities via NH-48 and is situated just 7 km from the nearest railway station. The Pune International Airport is just at a distance of about 22 km via Aundh Road. 

What's more, the area has a lot of renowned schools, colleges, medical facilities, shopping centres and tourist attractions, all of which make for a well-rounded living experience. 

What's Not Great About Dange Chowk 

While the overall living experience in Dange Chowk and the surrounding areas is largely good, the only downsides are the potholes that can make the roads a little tricky to navigate and the traffic during peak office hours. 

Physical Infrastructure and Livability Index 

Being close to major IT hubs like Hinjewadi and others, Dange Chowk boasts fantastic physical infrastructure. For instance, the locality is just 7 km from the Akurdi Railway station and 22 km from the Pune International Airport and offers various means of public transport. Accessing cabs via aggregators like Uber and Ola is also easy. Further, the locality is very close to NH-48, which can connect it to other commercial hubs such as Bavdhan and Kothrud. 

Social Infrastructure 

Dange Chowk is a major residential locality for those working at IT hubs such as Hinjewadi, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, and more. It thus offers great facilities in terms of its social infrastructure. Let's take a look. 

Schools/Educational Institutions 

• HEMS International School 
• Glory English Medium School 
• Kantilal Khinwasara English & Hingh Medium School 
• EuroSchool Wakad
• Unicorn Preschool and Daycare 
• Gyan Karuna Institute of Paramedical Science 
• Balaji College of Arts, Commerce & Science 

Healthcare Institutions 

• Saijyoti Hospital and ICU
• Ashraya Hospital 
• Spandan Hospital 
• Shrushti Hospital 
• Pearly White Dental Clinic 
• Rhythm Multispeciality Hospital 

Supermarkets and Shopping 

• Xion Mall 
• City One Mall 
• Premier Plaza Mall 
• Hanuman Traders 
• Star Bazaar, Wakad 

Restaurants 

• The Regent 
• Pune 33
• BottomsUp Nx Family Resto and Lounge 
• Rose Wood Restaurant
• Silver Spoon
• Hotel Vishwaraj 

Banks 

• State Bank of India
• ICICI Bank 
• Jana Small Finance Bank 
• Bank of Baroda 
• Axis Bank Branch 
• Union Bank of India 
• Bank of India 
• AU Small Finance Bank 

Airports 

• Pune International Airport 

Railway Stations 

• Akurdi Railway Stations
• Chinchwad Railway Station 
• Pune Junction 

Bus Operators 

• Aksharvishwa tours and Travels Agency 
• Trinity Bus Services 
• VMS Travels 
• Mudra Travels 

Popular Roads in the Locality 

Dange Chowk has several major roads connecting its various parts to each other and other commercial hubs in Pune. Some of these include the following: 

• Dange Chowk Road 
• Laxmi Chowk Road 
• NH-48
• New Wakad-Hinjawadi Link Road 
• Aditya Birla Hospital Marg 

Home Services in the Locality 

Dange chowk offers some excellent amenities for those relocating to this locality.

Interior Services 

With a booming residential population, Dange Chowk is also home to various interior service providers. The best-rated ones include DecorRoot, The Inside Story Interior Designers, Samruddhi Designs, Notion Interio, and Iconic Design Studio. 

Packers and Movers Services 

Dange Chowk is also home to many packers and movers services owing to its large population. Some of these include Sunrise Packers and Movers, Happy Packers and Movers, Yash Relocation and Packers, and Ashoka Packers and Movers. 

Rental Appliance and Furniture Services 

Some reliable furniture and appliance rental services in Dange Chowk are HB Furniture and Rental Services, VS Furniture, Midway Furniture, DK Rental Services, and Balaji Enterprises.

Solar Rooftop Services 

With more people increasingly opting for solar energy and solar-based appliances, the number of businesses providing solar rooftop services has skyrocketed. Some of the best ones in Dange chowk include Volstar Solar, SunTech Solar India, RelyOn Solar Pvt. Ltd., and Enrich India Pvt. Ltd. 

Nearby Localities 

There are several localities within a 20 km radius of Dange Chowk, especially since it's a part of suburban Pune. Some of the most prominent ones are listed below with more information. 

Disclaimer: These are approximate figures and are subject to change based on the user's travel app, pinned location, and time of the day. Please note the cab fares are calculated based on the traffic at the time of booking. 

Transport Services Availability 

Commuting in and around Dange chowk is easy and affordable, especially since these areas already fall under highly populated zones owing to the tech parks in the vicinity. As a result, cab aggregators like Ola and Uber readily provide their services here, making commuting easy and quick. Further, the PMPML bus network offers a more affordable option for residents. 

How Do People Rate Dange Chowk? 

Dange Chowk is rated quite well by the people here, as it offers all the facilities and infrastructure of any modern city. The public transportation network, connectivity, and parking availability are rated quite well. Further, the growing social infrastructure of the schools, healthcare facilities, supermarkets, and shopping complexes are also highly rated. The area is regarded as largely safe, especially given the younger, working population, and police patrolling happens regularly too. 

How to Visit Dange Chowk 

There are several ways you can visit Dange Chowk via various modes of transport. Given below is a list of your major options - 

• You can take a bus to Dange Chowk
• Hire a cab to drive you to Dange Chowk 
• Travel by train to Akurdi Station or Pune Junction and take a cab from there. 
• Catch a flight to Pune International Airport and then take a cab to Dange Chowk.

Tourist Spots in Dange Chowk 

Dange Chowk has several tourist attractions, and while some are near this locality, other notable ones are a part of Pune city in general. These include:

• Fountain at Thergaon Boat Club 
• Thergaon Park 
• Chapekar Museum 
• Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum 
• Mhatoba Mandir 
• Lal Mahal 
• Shaniwar Wada 

Locality Comparison 

Given below is a comparison of Dange Chowk with other localities/cities - 

• When compared to Mumbai, Dange Chowk offers an environment that's a lot calmer while being more affordable and offering all the facilities one might look for in a large city. 
• Compared with a city like Delhi, Dange Chowk is a lot less polluted, is easier to commute in terms of traffic, and is a lot more affordable regarding real estate prices.