Area Overview
What makes Bhujbalvasti Wakad special
Bhujbalvasti is the older, village side of Wakad, on the Tathawade edge away from the main chowks. It is named for the Bhujbal families who farmed here before the suburb existed, and parts of it still read as a village rather than a suburb.
Development came later here than at Datta Mandir or Bhumkar Chowk, and it came unevenly — newer society towers sit directly alongside village housing and open plots.
That mix is the point. It is the cheapest pocket in Wakad, it is quieter than the chowks, and it has more owner-occupiers. It also has the least developed internal roads and the thinnest retail.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A mixed pocket — the original Bhujbal farming families alongside newer society residents, with more owner-occupiers than the chowk areas.
Languages
Official language: Marathi, and the village side is more strongly Marathi-speaking than the chowk areas.
Communities
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Dominant community, farming roots
North Indian
Growing IT and service workforce
South Indian
Established professional presence
Hindu (Gujarati)
Small trade community
Others
Communities from across India
An original farming settlement on the Tathawade edge, with society development arriving later than in the rest of Wakad.
Typical Residents
40%
Families
Village and society households
26%
Young Professionals
Commuting to Hinjewadi
16%
Trade & Services
Local business owners
10%
Singles / Shared
Flatmates and PG accommodation
8%
Retirees & Others
Long-settled village residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Bhujbalvasti Wakad
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹1800 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Bhujbalvasti village eateries₹60–160
Maharashtrian Thali, Misal
- Local vada pav stalls₹20–90
Vada Pav, Misal
- Society market eateries₹70–180
Thali, Chinese
- Tathawade road food carts₹40–130
Chaat, Frankie
- Datta Mandir food street (3 km)₹80–220
North Indian, Chinese
Popular Restaurants
- Barbeque Nation (Wakad)₹1300–1700
Grill Buffet
- Mainland China (Wakad)₹1200–1800
Chinese
- Local family restaurants₹250–600
North Indian, Chinese
- Kalinga (Hinjewadi)₹700–1300
North Indian, Mughlai
- Malaka Spice (Baner)₹1200–2000
Pan-Asian
Cafes & Bars
- Cafe Coffee Day (Wakad)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- Society clubhouse cafes₹100–300
Coffee, Snacks
- Local chai tapris₹20–80
Chai, Snacks
- Starbucks (Wakad)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- Doolally Taproom (Baner)₹900–1600
Craft Beer, Bar Food
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Bhujbalvasti Wakad
Exceptionally Connected
Tathawade Edge • Metro Line 3 (coming) • PMPML • Expressway 5 km
Local Train
No suburban rail. Akurdi and Chinchwad on the Pune–Lonavala line are each about 8 km east.
Metro
Pune Metro Line 3 runs along the Hinjewadi road about 3 km north-west. Under construction.
Airport
Pune Airport about 26 km east — around 62 minutes at peak.
Roads
The Tathawade–Wakad road serves the pocket, linking to the Hinjewadi road and the old highway.
Commute Times from Bhujbalvasti Wakad
Hinjewadi Phase 1
18 min • Road
Datta Mandir Chowk
8 min • Road
Wakad centre
8 min • Road
Tathawade
5 min • Road
Chinchwad
18 min • Road
Baner
20 min • Road
Pune Airport
62 min • Cab
Expressway entry
12 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Indira College of Engineering (Tathawade)2 km
Engineering
- 2 km
- PCCOE (Akurdi)9 km
Engineering
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute (Pimpri)11 km
Engineering • Autonomous
- Symbiosis Institute of Technology (Lavale)15 km
Engineering • Deemed
- MIT World Peace University (Kothrud)19 km
Engineering & Management
Schools (K–12)
- Akshara International School (Wakad)3 km
CBSE • Established
- Indira National School (Wakad)3 km
CBSE / IGCSE • Well-regarded
- Podar International (Wakad)4 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
- City International School (Ravet)8 km
CBSE • Established
- Blue Ridge Public School (Hinjewadi)9 km
CBSE • Township campus
- Vibgyor High (Balewadi)10 km
ICSE / IGCSE • Premium
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Village open land
- Society gardens
- Tathawade open ground
- Local play areas
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Sanjeevani Hospital (Wakad) — 3 km
- Lifepoint Multispeciality (Wakad) — 3 km
- Aditya Birla Memorial (Chinchwad) — 10 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Village open land
- Xion Mall (5 km) (cinema & retail)
- Pawana Lake (26 km)
- Society clubhouses
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking limited • Gyms • Cafes • Quieter than the chowks
Coworking Spaces
- Awfis (Wakad)
- WeWork (Hinjewadi)
- Society work pods
- Limited in the pocket
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Very little inside the pocket
- Wakad chowks 8 min away
- Bars close by midnight
- Genuinely quiet at night
Bhujbalvasti Wakad vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Bhujbalvasti Wakad is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Bhujbalvasti Wakad | Wakad | Bhumkar Chowk Wakad | Tathawade | Punawale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹12K–18K | ₹13K–20K | ₹12K–19K | ₹9K–14K | ₹9K–13K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹20K–38K | ₹22K–42K | ₹21K–40K | ₹16K–30K | ₹15K–28K |
| Premium Rent | ₹52K–1.22L | ₹57K–1.34L | ₹55K–1.28L | ₹42K–96K | ₹39K–90K |
| Luxury Rent | ₹90K–2.47L | ₹99K–2.73L | ₹94K–2.6L | ₹72K–1.95L | ₹68K–1.82L |
| Train Station | No (8 km) | No (8 km) | No (9 km) | No (7 km) | No (8 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Line 3 (3 km) | Line 3 (coming) | Line 3 (1 km) | Line 3 (coming) |
| Airport Distance | Line 3 (coming) | 26 km | 25 km | 26 km | 27 km |
| Nightlife | 28 km | Moderate | Very Good | Good | Moderate |
| Education Hub | Moderate | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Moderate | Beach Access | 109 km | 108 km | 109 km | 109 km |
| Safety Rating | 108 km | 3.8/5 | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Food Scene | 3.7/5 | Moderate | Very Good | Good | Moderate |
| Green Spaces | Moderate | Very Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Good | Expat Friendly | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good |
Why choose Bhujbalvasti Wakad?
Bhujbalvasti is the cheapest and quietest pocket in Wakad, with more owner-occupiers than the chowk areas, Indira College two kilometres away and village bungalows on private plots that do not exist elsewhere in the suburb. The trade-offs are the least developed internal roads in Wakad, thin local retail, an eighteen-minute Hinjewadi run, and village-side title that needs careful verification.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Village open land
Remaining farm plots and open ground around the Bhujbal precinct, still largely undeveloped.
Best for: Quiet walks
Society gardens
Landscaped gardens inside the newer developments, with play areas.
Best for: Family outings
Tathawade open ground
Open ground on the college side, used for community cricket and events.
Best for: Evening sport
Entertainment & Things to Do
Local markets, Datta Mandir Chowk (3 km), Xion Mall (5 km)
Village precinct,, Pawana Lake (26 km),, Xion Mall (5 km)
Society clubhouses, Village cricket grounds, College grounds at Tathawade
Bhujbalvasti village temples, Local shrines
Daily Living in Bhujbalvasti Wakad: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Local markets
- DMart (Wakad)
- 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
- Local gyms from ₹800/mo
- Yoga classes
- Cult.fit (Wakad)
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
- Village parking private
- Ample by Wakad standards
- Autos moderate
Libraries
- College libraries at Tathawade
- Society libraries
- Municipal library (3 km)
- School libraries
Property Prices in Bhujbalvasti Wakad
Average monthly rents in Bhujbalvasti Wakad (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹6K – ₹8K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹8K – ₹13K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹12K – ₹20K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹20K – ₹38K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹31K – ₹63K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹52K – ₹1.22L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹90K – ₹2.47L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Prices vary sharply between the newer society towers and the village stock, where title can be more complicated and plots are priced by land area. Deposit is typically 2–3 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Bhujbalvasti Wakad
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓The cheapest pocket in Wakad
- ✓Genuinely quieter than the Datta Mandir and Bhumkar chowks
- ✓More owner-occupiers than the rental-heavy chowk areas
- ✓Indira College and Balaji Institute about 2 km away
- ✓Village bungalows on private plots — rare in Wakad
- ✓Akshara and Indira National schools within 3 km
- ✓Sanjeevani and Lifepoint hospitals within 3 km
- ✓Datta Mandir Chowk retail about 3 km east
- ✓Rental yields around 4.5–5%
- ✓More open land and green cover than the rest of the suburb
What to Watch Out For
- The least developed internal roads in Wakad
- Local retail is thin — most shopping means the chowks
- Hinjewadi is an eighteen-minute drive at peak
- Village-side title can be complicated — verify carefully
- Society towers sit directly alongside village housing and open plots
- No suburban rail; nearest stations about 8 km east
- Metro Line 3 is about 3 km north-west
- Water supply is intermittent, with borewell dependence in parts
- Very little happens here after 10 pm
- Resale liquidity is thinner than the chowk areas
Renting in Bhujbalvasti Wakad: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
3.8
Connectivity
3.3
Lifestyle
3.7
Safety
4.3
Environment
