Baner
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Baner | |
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Western Suburb of Pune | |
Pune (Lok Sabha constituency) | |
Civic agency | Pune Municipal Corporation |
Baner is a suburb in the Western Metropolitan Corridor of
Baner is a residential and commercial hub of Pune and large portions are occupied by various IT companies.
History
The history of Baner dates back to the 17th century, when the Kalamkar family inherited Baner, becoming the rulers of the area.[2] Sudhir Kalamkar developed an old temple of the goddess "Tukai Mata" on a hillock near Baner, which is now known as Baner Hill, part of the Baner-Pashan Biodiversity Park.
Administration
Jyoti Ganesh Kalamkar, Swapnali Pralhad Saykar, Amol Ratan Balwadkar and Baburao Dattoba Chandere were the current corporators of Baner ward (PMC ward Number: 09) in Pune Municipal Corporation.[3]
Geography
Baner lies in the Western Metropolitan Corridor of Pune. Once in the
Culture
Agriculture
Until 2005, Baner was known for its agricultural development. Now, due to the huge number of IT industries and residential complexes, Baner lost this status. Mango, Guava, Tamarind, Jujebes (Indian plums) were the famous fruits of Baner. "Baneri Bore" (Indian plums of Baner) got the brand name because of Baner.
Baner Hill
Baner Hill is a hill that separates two suburbs of Pune, Pashan and Baner. The hill is the third highest point within the city limits, with an elevation of 2,224 feet (678 m), surpassed by the Vetal Hill and the Sutarwadi Hill. There is a temple located at the northern foot of the hill. The place is an excellent getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and provides a great morning trek location for the weekends. One can view the whole of baner on one side and the pashan area on the other. The place is actually the home of a plantation drive that has been taken up enthusiastically by the locals and helped by numerous volunteers. One can see people coming up early in the morning every Sunday and working in groups to make the place greener. Hidden in the route up the Baner Hill is a small cave temple. According to a folklore, these caves date back to the
Social life and entertainment
Baner has a large variety of restaurants, cafes and pubs. Some of the most notable ones are Malaka Spice, The K Factory, Minus 18 Degrees, Pimp My Wok and Flying Duck. Baner does not have a full-scale shopping mall or multiplex theatre. Instead one can find individual stores such as Fab India, Westside, Pantaloons etc. It is a popular hang-out spot in the city due to the variety of cuisines on offer and the development of Balewadi High Street.[7]
References
- ^ "census-population-data-2011" (PDF). Pune Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ "ESakal". Archived from the original on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ^ "PMC Corporators" (PDF) (in Marathi). Pune Municipal Corporation. p. 1. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 December 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
- ^ Nair, Manjula. "Mission to save Ramnadi begins as thousands set to join hands". The Times of India. No. 5 June 2019. TNN. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "About Baner Balewadi in Baner, Balewadi, PMC, Pune". banerbalewadi.com. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ^ "5000 year old cave in Pune where pandavas lived in exile". 21 July 2017.
- ^ "Best Restaurants at Balewadi Highstreet, near Baner". Archived from the original on 12 February 2019.