Tathawade
Tathawade is a developing area in the city of Pimpri-Chinchwad, in the Pune district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a fast growing educational hub constituting many colleges such as Indira Group of Institutes or JSPM Institutes. It is next to Wakad. It is popular for its rare Lord Narsinh Temple.
Towards the East are Thergaon and Kalewadi, towards the South are Wakad and Hinjewadi, Towards the North are Walhekarwadi and Chinchwad, and Towards the West are suburban areas of Punawale and Ravet.
History
Tathawade was a small, underdeveloped village before being included in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), but had many small-scale industries. Earlier it was ruled by a sarpanch. Prior to its development, most of the inhabitants were farmers.
Economy
The soil was mostly black-soil, which resulted in good crop production for the farmers. Because of the development of nearby Hinjawadi IT Park, real estate demand escalated and this area developed accordingly.
Demographics
The region was populated mostly by people with the 'Pawar' surname who were local landlords. But now many new and modern societies have cosmopolitan crowd from all parts of the country.
Transport
This area has the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS). The Kiwale-Sangvi route of BRTS runs through this area.
National Highway-4 (NH-4) connects the nearby villages to the Hinjewadi Infotech Park.
Education
It is the educational hub of Pimpri-Chinchwad City.
Schools
- Blossom Public School
- Indira National School
- Akshara International School
- Indira Kids
- Ashwini International School
- Pune District Primary School
- Podar International school
Colleges
- JSPM Group of Institutes
- Indira Group of Institutes
- Sri Balaji Society's Law College
- Sri Balaji Society's Junior College of Arts, Commerce and Science
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology