Area Overview
What makes Akurdi special
Akurdi is the quietest of the four core PCMC towns and the most education-led. PCCOE and several colleges sit here, and the coaching and student rental market that follows is a defining part of the local economy.
It has its own station on the Pune–Lonavala suburban line, the Khandoba Mal area on the higher ground, and the Bhakti-Shakti precinct on the Nigdi border.
Housing is largely planned society stock from the 1990s onward, which makes it more uniform and generally better laid out than Pimpri’s older core. The planned Metro Line 1 extension to Nigdi will pass close by.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled residential and student population — quieter than Pimpri and Chinchwad, with a large college and coaching presence.
Languages
Official language: Marathi. Hindi and English are common given the student population.
Communities
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Dominant community, long-settled
North Indian
Large student and service population
South Indian
Growing professional presence
Hindu (Gujarati)
Trade and business community
Others
Communities from across Maharashtra
A planned residential and education belt, developed largely from the 1990s onward around the colleges and the railway station.
Typical Residents
40%
Families
Society households
22%
Young Professionals
Industry, services and IT
20%
Students
PCCOE and the college belt
12%
Trade & Services
Local business owners
6%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Akurdi
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹1800 mall dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- College-belt food carts₹20–90
Vada Pav, Rolls
- Student mess kitchens₹70–160
Thali, Home-style
- Akurdi station road eateries₹60–160
Misal, Thali
- Khandoba Mal snack stalls₹40–130
Chaat, Frankie
- Elpro City Square food court (6 km)₹200–500
Multi-cuisine
Popular Restaurants
- Barbeque Nation (Pimpri)₹1300–1700
Grill Buffet
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
- Sayaji Hotel restaurants (Wakad)₹1200–2000
Multi-cuisine
- Mainland China (Wakad)₹1200–1800
Chinese
- Malaka Spice (Baner)₹1200–2000
Pan-Asian
Cafes & Bars
- Cafe Coffee Day (Akurdi)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- College-belt cafes₹100–300
Coffee, Snacks
- Starbucks (Elpro City Square)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- Local chai tapris₹20–80
Chai, Snacks
- German Bakery (Baner)₹250–550
Bakes, Coffee
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Akurdi
Exceptionally Connected
Suburban Rail • College Belt • Metro Extension (planned) • Old Highway
Local Train
Akurdi on the Pune–Lonavala suburban line, with services to Pune Junction and Lonavala. Pune Junction in about 40 min.
Metro
Pune Metro Line 1 terminates at Pimpri, about 5 km east. The planned extension to Nigdi would pass close to Akurdi.
Airport
Pune Airport about 22 km east — around 55 minutes at peak.
Roads
The old Mumbai–Pune highway and the Aundh–Ravet road serve Akurdi, with the Nigdi and Ravet links nearby.
Commute Times from Akurdi
Chinchwad
6 min • Local Train
Nigdi
5 min • Road
Pimpri
12 min • Road
Pune Junction
40 min • Local Train
Ravet
8 min • Road
Wakad
20 min • Road
Pune Airport
55 min • Cab
Hinjewadi Phase 1
30 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- PCCOE (Akurdi)1 km
Engineering
- 3 km
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute (Pimpri)8 km
Engineering • Autonomous
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College (Pimpri)8 km
Medicine • Deemed
- Indira College of Engineering (Tathawade)10 km
Engineering
- MIT World Peace University (Kothrud)18 km
Engineering & Management
Schools (K–12)
- Kendriya Vidyalaya (Nigdi)3 km
CBSE • Long-established
- St. Andrews High School (Chinchwad)4 km
SSC • Long-established
- City International School (Ravet)5 km
CBSE • Established
- D.Y. Patil Public School (Pimpri)8 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
- Podar International (Pimple Saudagar)11 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
- Vibgyor High (Balewadi)16 km
ICSE / IGCSE • Premium
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Bhakti-Shakti park (Nigdi border)
- Khandoba Mal open ground
- Society gardens
- Local play areas
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Lokmanya Hospital (Nigdi) — 3 km
- Aditya Birla Memorial (Chinchwad) — 5 km
- Local nursing homes (Akurdi) — 1 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Bhakti-Shakti park
- Appu Ghar (Nigdi) (family park)
- Elpro City Square (6 km)
- Society clubhouses
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹400/day • Gyms • Cafes • Rail and colleges
Coworking Spaces
- Awfis (Chinchwad)
- Local shared offices
- WeWork (Hinjewadi)
- Day passes from ₹400
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Student cafes and eateries
- Bars close by midnight
- Baner strip 30 min away
- Quiet in the societies
Akurdi vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Akurdi is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Akurdi | Nigdi | Chinchwad | Ravet | Pimpri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹10K–15K | ₹10K–16K | ₹10K–16K | ₹9K–14K | ₹10K–16K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹17K–32K | ₹18K–34K | ₹18K–34K | ₹16K–30K | ₹18K–34K |
| Premium Rent | ₹44K–1.02L | ₹47K–1.09L | ₹47K–1.09L | ₹42K–96K | ₹47K–1.09L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹76K–2.08L | ₹81K–2.21L | ₹81K–2.21L | ₹72K–1.95L | ₹81K–2.21L |
| Train Station | Yes (Pune–Lonavala) | No (3 km) | Yes (Pune–Lonavala) | No (5 km) | Yes (Pune–Lonavala) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Line 1 (5 km) | Line 1 (6 km) | Line 1 (3 km) | Line 1 (7 km) |
| Airport Distance | Line 1 terminus | 22 km | 23 km | 20 km | 28 km |
| Nightlife | 18 km | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate |
| Education Hub | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Moderate |
| Very Good | Beach Access | 110 km | 110 km | 112 km | 105 km |
| Safety Rating | 112 km | 4.0/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.0/5 | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate |
| Green Spaces | Good | Good | Very Good | Good | Very Good |
| Moderate | Expat Friendly | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Why choose Akurdi?
Akurdi is the quietest of the four core PCMC towns, with its own suburban rail station, PCCOE about a kilometre away, planned society stock that is better laid out than Pimpri’s core, and the Bhakti-Shakti park on the Nigdi border. The trade-offs are a thirty-minute Hinjewadi drive, a metro that stops 5 km east, and less retail than Pimpri or Chinchwad.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Bhakti-Shakti park
A large landscaped park on the Nigdi border, with walking paths and a hilltop viewpoint.
Best for: Morning walks & views
Khandoba Mal open ground
Open ground on the higher land, used for community sport and events.
Best for: Evening sport
Society gardens
Landscaped gardens through the planned society layouts.
Best for: Family outings
Entertainment & Things to Do
Akurdi market (walkable), Elpro City Square (6 km), Xion Mall (14 km)
Bhakti-Shakti park,, Appu Ghar (Nigdi, 4 km),, Pawana Lake (28 km)
PCMC sports complex, PCCOE grounds, Society clubhouses
Khandoba temple, Akurdi local temples
Daily Living in Akurdi: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Akurdi market
- DMart (Akurdi)
- Reliance Smart
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Society clubhouse gyms
- College gyms
- Local gyms from ₹700/mo
- Yoga studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Society parking standard
- Station parking available
- College-belt parking tight
- Autos abundant
Libraries
- PCCOE library
- PCMC library
- Coaching class libraries
- Local reading rooms
Property Prices in Akurdi
Average monthly rents in Akurdi (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹5K – ₹7K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹7K – ₹11K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹10K – ₹17K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹17K – ₹32K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹26K – ₹53K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹44K – ₹1.02L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹76K – ₹2.08L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Society stock here is more uniform than elsewhere in PCMC, so the price spread is narrower. Khandoba Mal higher-ground addresses carry a modest premium. Deposit is typically 2–3 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Akurdi
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Akurdi station on the Pune–Lonavala suburban line
- ✓PCCOE engineering college about 1 km away
- ✓The Bhakti-Shakti park on the Nigdi border
- ✓Planned society stock, better laid out than Pimpri’s older core
- ✓Kendriya Vidyalaya at Nigdi about 3 km
- ✓Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital about 5 km, Lokmanya within 3 km
- ✓The quietest of the four core PCMC towns
- ✓A large student rental market for buy-to-let investors
- ✓Ravet about eight minutes, Nigdi about five
- ✓Metro Line 1 extension to Nigdi planned to pass nearby
What to Watch Out For
- Hinjewadi is about thirty minutes by road
- Metro Line 1 currently terminates 5 km east at Pimpri
- Less retail than Pimpri or Chinchwad
- Pune Airport is about 22 km, around fifty-five minutes at peak
- College-belt parking is tight during term
- Student rental turnover affects some society mixes
- Industrial estates within a few kilometres east
- Water supply is intermittent in parts
- Appreciation is steadier than the IT belt but slower
- Anything premium means Baner, Wakad or Elpro City Square
Renting in Akurdi: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.2
Connectivity
3.7
Lifestyle
4.0
Safety
4.2
Environment
