Alandi Road

Seated in the northern region of Pune, Alandi Road is a developing region that connects to Bidkar Vada towards the northern end and Yerawada down south. The locality is encompassed by few green tracts of land and water bodies with regions such as Charholi Budruk, Dighi, Dhanori and Vishrantwadi lying along this stretch.

Alandi Road is surrounded by a myriad of social establishments. Mahanagar Palika School, Ramchandran Gaikwad Vidyalaya, Army Institute of Technology, Periyar University, and American Institute of Indian Studies are a few notable educational institutions in the vicinity. Hospitals such as Vighnaharta Sai Hospital, Shri General Hospital, Om Hospital and Shree Sai Hospital are scattered across the region.

The locality also enjoys proximity to fine commercial establishments. Malls such as Big Bazaar, Aaiji Shopping Center, Vivah Shopy Center and Sheetal Shopping Center dart the area. An array of stores and eateries also adorn the region.

Connectivity and transit points

Alandi Road connects to Pune-Nashik Highway via Dehu Alandi Road and Bhosari Alandi Road, connecting the locality to the likes of Dehu, Moshi and Bhosari. There are many bus stops in the region, the prominent ones being Kasturba General Hospital Bus Stop and Vishrantwadi Bharat Bus Stop, facilitating travel to areas like Swargate, Gadital and PMC, among others.

Rail travel is facilitated by Dapodi Railway Station, which is situated 11 km away. Locals can board trains from this station and commute to places like Khandala, Ambernath, Lonavala, Badlapur and Mumbai. Pune Railway Station is located 12 km from Alandi Road and facilitates inter-city travel to places like Chennai, Coimbatore, Mumbai, Secunderabad, Hyderabad and Pondicherry.

Pune International Airport lies 8 km away, and can be reached within 15 minutes via St Gyaneshwar Road.

Major landmarks

        Mahanagar Palika School

        BSNL Office

        Raghav Mangal Karyalaya

        Ramchandran Gaikwad Vidyalaya

        Vighnaharta Sai Hospital

        Dynamic Logistics Private Limited

        Pimpri Chichwad High School

        Saibaba Mandir

        Dighi Lake

        Gokhale Mala

Factors for growth in the past

The development of Alandi Road can be attributed to the vast expanse of land that was available in the area. Several reputed builders such as Expat Group, R K Lunkad Housing Corporation, Sanskar Group and Goel Ganga Developments set up numerous residential projects in the region, contributing significantly to residential project development. Availability of adequate public transport in the form of buses and trains was another factor, as connectivity was made more convenient.

As Mumbai dealt with overcrowding and high property prices, the working class began to look for areas in proximity that offered affordable property prices and a good standard of living. Alandi Road was recognised as one such area, and this caused heightened demand for property in the region.

Residential market analysis

Apartments are the most commonly found property type in this locality, followed by residential plots and independent houses. The price range for 2-3BHK apartments units in Alandi Road falls between Rs 30 lakh and Rs 75 lakh. The rent for apartments here ranges from Rs 8,500 per month to Rs 17,000 per month.

Major challenges

Petty thefts like stealing seized vehicles and parts takes place on Alandi Road every now and then.

The pollution level in river Indrayani, which flows past this road, is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately. The lack of a sewage treatment system is the cause since untreated sewage is being released into this water body. This has resulted in the ill-health of the area’s residents. Improper garbage disposal also seems to be causing inconvenience to the locals.

Factors for growth in the future

Completion of residential projects in the area, such as Ganga Kalash, R K Lunkad Alankapuram II, Sanskar Heights, and Sunrise Sun Planet will accelerate growth on Alandi Road, improving its residential market.

Once Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) acquires land on which two industrial sites are currently posing an obstacle, the development of Kalewadi Phata-Dehu Alandi BRTS Road will progress and connectivity will improve drastically. Additionally, the ongoing construction of Chikhli to Dehu-Alandi Road is all set for completion, which would make this region more accessible to other parts of the city.