Wanwadi
Wanawadi (spelt Wanowrie in records of British India) is an affluent neighbourhood in Pune, India. It is located in the eastern part of Pune. Wanawadi consist of historic temples and structures like Shinde Chhatri temple, Bhairavnath temple and Gwalior bungalow. Modern structures include Mahatma Phule Cultural Center, Armed Force Medical College and Hospital (AFMC), Shivarkar Garden and Bapusaheb Kedari Swimming Pool.
Wanawadi | |
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Neighbourhood / Village | |
| Wanawadi | |
  Wanawadi | |
| Coordinates: 18.492190°N 73.900082°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Pune District |
| Taluka | Havelli |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Corporator | Mr. Prashant Jagtap |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | approx. 18,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postcode | 411040 |
| Telephone code | 020 |
Shinde Chhatri
Shinde Chhatri, located in Wanwadi, is a memorial dedicated to the 18th-century military leader Mahadji Shinde, who served as the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army under the Peshwas from 1760 to 1780. It is a hall that marks the spot of Mahadji Shinde's cremation on 12 February 1794. The three-story memorial has an iron entrance gate and intricate carvings.
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