OF BATTLE RUINS, TEMPLES, AND AUTO MAJORS
Chakan, the automobile hub of Pune, has witnessed rapid urbanisation in recent years, but still retains its old-world charm. Chakan Fort and the Chakreshwar temple are well-known landmarks of this area.
Did You Know?
Chakreshwar temple, a small Shiva temple in Chakan, draws worshippers from far and wide. One can visit the temple or take a walk in the ruins of the Chakan Fort for some peaceful and quiet time.
Commute
Chakan is very close to the Pune-Nashik Highway. It is well connected by buses as well as trains. It is around 30km from Pune and is very close to the Pune International airport. There is a plan to connect Chakan and Moshi via metro in the future.
Lifestyle
Chakan comes under a Special Economic Zone and has witnessed rapid industrial development in the area. Cashing on the area’s popularity, several leading real estate developers have launched their projects in the area. All these factors have also resulted in improved infrastructure and civic amenities in Chakan.
Eating Out
Chakan has high-end restaurants and also some dhaba style eateries. MoMo Café, Hotel Saptarang, Caramella’s, and Hotel Area 84 are some of the top-rated restaurants in the area.
Top Projects
Schools/Educational Institutions
- Kidzee Chakan Preschool
- Advait English Medium School
- Shree Shivaji Vidhya Mandir and Junior College
- Shri Shiv Chhatrapati College
- Chakan Arts & Commerce College
Hospitals
- Unicare Hospital
- Chakan Criticare Hospital
- Siddhivinayak Hospital Chakan
The Real Estate Market
The real estate market in Chakan is still in its nascent stage of development. Thus, property values are still very reasonable in the area. You can buy a value home of 1BHK or 2BHK in the range of Rs 28 55 Lakh. Chakan also has many builders offering fully equipped luxury apartments. On average, properties in Chakan are priced between Rs 2,800-4,200 per sq. ft.
What to Expect?
Chakan has seen a host of automobile companies set up shop here, giving rise to large-scale employment opportunities. This is a convenient location for people working in these factories and the nearby locations of Pimpri, Chinchwad, Pimple Gurav, Bhosari, and Sangvi.