Swargate occupies a strategic place in the Pune city map which is centrally located. The place serves as a major bus stand for the city and serves as a BRTS terminal for Katraj-Swargate and Hadapsar-Swargate bus routes. Important commercial buildings like PMC branch, Income Tax office etc are located here.
Connectivity
Swargate is located on Pune - Satara road. Deccan Gymkhana is linked with Swargate via Tilak road while Shivaji road links this locality with Shivaji Nagar. Swargate is well connected to other places in the Pune city via PMPML buses. As is a major hub of Maharashtra State Transport network, there are a number of buses plying here and connects it to Satara, Mumbai, Baramati, Belgaum, Kolhapur and other places around Pune. The Buses here operate from 4 AM till midnight. To provide hassle free travelling for pedestrians, a Shivajinagar Station – Skywalk is proposed. This skywalk will join Shivajinagar Station to Swargate via Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati, Shaniwarwada and Mandai Market.
Schools and Hospitals
Some of the schools located in and around Swargate are derjis Institutions, St Joseph College of Engineering and Technology, New Life Centre High School, Al Ameen Education and Medical Foundation etc. Hospitals present here in close proximity are Meera Hospital, Z V M Unani Medical College & Hospital, Jain Maternity Ward, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital, Sayandri Munot, Kering, angat etc.
Malls and Recreation
Shopper’s Stop, Hypercity, World of Titan, The Raymond Shop are a few amongst the prominent labels having retail shops in Swargate. Entertainment hotspots in Swargate include Nehru Stadium, Kala Krida Manch, Sanas Maidan, Saras Baug and Laxminarayan cinema hall. Peshwa Udyan Zoo is one of the famous gardens here which is famous for its captive wildlife. Other attractions in this zoo includes boating, sea saw, animal rides and a special toy train named “Phool Rani” which is especially designed for children. For many people it also serves as a picnic spot.
Real Estate in Swargate
Due to its well-planned connectivity to major parts of Pune, the demand for properties in Swargate is significantly increasing. From the past couple of years, this area is witnessing new real estate developments and developers like Marvel Realtors, Venkateshwara Realty etc. have launched their projects here. Some of the notable residential projects in Swargate are Marvel Realtors Sufalam, Forum etc. Average price of apartment in this locality is Rs 15,000 per sq. ft. with unit sizes ranging from 2,210 sq. ft to 3,305 sq. ft.
