Bhosari (IAST: Bhosarī), historically known as Bhojapur, is a suburb in the city of Pune, India. It is well known for its cultural and sports activities like Wrestling and Kabaddi
Bhosari | |
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Suburb | |
  Bhosari Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 18°33′37.5″N 73°50′09.69″E / 18.560417°N 73.8360250°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Pune |
| City | Pimpri-Chinchwad |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.16 km2 (7.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 585 m (1,919 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 256,316 |
| • Density | 13,000/km2 (33,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bhosariwala |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| 40192PIN | 411039 |
| Area code | 91-20-XXXX-XXXX |
| Vehicle registration | MH 14 |
| City | Pune |
History
editBhosari is situated at a height of 530 meters (1,740 ft) above sea level. Bhosari has a salubrious climate all year round. Excavated by archaeologists, the 2000-year-old 'Artist temple' and the "Artist Mahal" is one of the monuments of interest in the township. King Bhoj is known to have organized many cultural events here. The artists performing at the "Artist Mahal" had their residence three kilometers away from the capital city. During excavation of the city, archaeologists discovered many artifacts, like pots and other equipments, which date back to 200 A.D. Currently Bhosari is known for most crowded place in Pimpri-Chinchwad and especially for Wrestling. Many sport centers for wrestling are contributing in building national and international champions.
Bhosari village has a history dating to Gautam Buddha[1]'s era.
Location
editBhosari is 19.7 km (12.2 mi) north from the center of Pune City. The NH60 (Pune - Nashik National Highway) goes through Bhosari.
Bhosari Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation is the largest industrial area in this region containing big companies like Tata Motors,[2] Philips, Thermax,[3] Century Enka[4] etc.
References
edit- ^ "Gautama Buddha and the Wheel of Dharma - The Isha Blog". The Isha Blog. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Tata Motors Limited | Largest Indian Automobile Manufacturer". www.tatamotors.com. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Engineering solutions for heating, cooling, water & waste management, specialty chemicals, air pollution control". thermaxglobal.com. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Century Enka Ltd. - Pune, & Rajashree Polyfil - Bharuch in Gujrat producing Nylon & Polyester Filament Yarns, Tyre Cord Fabrics &". centuryenka.co.in. Archived from the original on 12 October 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
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