Area Overview
What makes Bhukum special
Bhukum sits on Paud Road just west of Bhugaon, further into the hills toward Mulshi. It is one of the least developed parts of this zone.
Like Bhugaon, it lies outside the Pune Municipal Corporation limits, under PMRDA and the local gram panchayat, so civic standards, approvals and service provision differ from PMC areas.
Gated projects and villa developments make up most of the newer stock, with hills, valley views and open country as the draw. Symbiosis Lavale is nearby, and Hinjewadi is reachable via the Pirangut side.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A small village population alongside residents of newer gated projects, with a substantial second-home and weekend segment.
Languages
Official language: Marathi, and Bhukum is strongly Marathi-speaking outside the gated projects.
Communities
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Dominant community, farming roots
Second-home Owners
From Pune and Mumbai
North Indian
Professional population in the gated projects
South Indian
Small professional presence
Others
Communities from across Maharashtra
A hill village on Paud Road, developing through villa and gated projects since the 2010s.
Typical Residents
42%
Village Families
Farming and long-settled households
22%
Second-home Owners
From Pune and Mumbai
20%
Families
Buyers in gated projects
10%
Young Professionals
Commuting toward Hinjewadi
6%
Investors
Land and held units
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Bhukum
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹1800 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Bhukum village eateries₹50–150
Misal, Maharashtrian Thali
- Paud Road dhabas₹120–300
North Indian, Punjabi
- Local food carts₹20–90
Vada Pav, Chaat
- Society retail eateries₹150–400
North Indian, Chinese
- Local tea stalls₹20–80
Chai, Snacks
Popular Restaurants
- Paud Road resort restaurants₹600–1400
Multi-cuisine
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹250–600
North Indian, Chinese
- City Pride area restaurants (Kothrud)₹400–900
Multi-cuisine
- The Urban Foundry (Baner)₹1200–2000
Continental, Bar
- Highway restaurants (Bavdhan)₹250–600
North Indian, Punjabi
Cafes & Bars
- Resort cafes₹200–500
Coffee, Bakes
- Society clubhouse cafes₹150–400
Coffee, Snacks
- Local chai tapris₹20–80
Chai, Snacks
- Cafe Coffee Day (Bavdhan, 12 km)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- Local bakeries₹30–120
Bakes, Chai
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Bhukum
Exceptionally Connected
Outside PMC • Paud Road • Hills & Valleys • Kothrud 24 min
Local Train
No station in Bhukum. Shivajinagar is about 24 km east.
Metro
No metro station. Metro Line 2 terminates at Vanaz in Kothrud about 18 km east.
Airport
Pune Airport about 32 km east — around 72 minutes at peak.
Roads
Paud Road runs through Bhukum toward Mulshi, with Bhugaon east and Pirangut north-west.
Commute Times from Bhukum
Bhugaon
5 min • Road
Lavale
8 min • Road
Bavdhan
12 min • Road
Pirangut
10 min • Road
Kothrud
24 min • Road
Hinjewadi Phase 1
35 min • Road
Pune Airport
72 min • Cab
Baner
25 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Symbiosis (Lavale campus)5 km
Management, Media & Liberal Arts
- MIT World Peace University (Kothrud)22 km
Engineering & Management
- Cummins College (Karve Nagar)24 km
Engineering • Women’s college
- Indira College of Engineering (Tathawade)24 km
Engineering
- Savitribai Phule Pune University26 km
University
- National Chemical Laboratory (Pashan)20 km
Chemistry • Research
Schools (K–12)
- Society schools (on campus)Within 2 km
CBSE • Developer-provided
- Village zilla parishad schoolsWithin 2 km
SSC • Local
- Vibgyor High (Bavdhan)13 km
ICSE / IGCSE • Premium
- City International School (Kothrud)22 km
CBSE • Established
- Loyola High School (Pashan Road)18 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- The Orchid School (Baner)22 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Hills and valleys
- Society gardens
- Village open ground
- Open country toward Mulshi
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Local clinics (Bhukum) — 3 km
- Sahyadri Hospital (Kothrud) — 22 km
- Jupiter Hospital (Baner) — 24 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Hills and valleys
- Mulshi lake (20 km) (lake & views)
- Paud Road drives
- Society clubhouses
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
No coworking locally • Society gyms • Hills and open country
Coworking Spaces
- Society work pods
- None locally
- Smartworks (Baner)
- Nearest is 25 min away
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Nothing inside the belt
- Resort restaurants
- Bhugaon 5 min away
- Silent after dark
Bhukum vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Bhukum is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Bhukum | Bhugaon | Lavale | Bavdhan | Pirangut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹9K–14K | ₹10K–15K | ₹9K–13K | ₹14K–21K | ₹8K–12K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹16K–30K | ₹17K–32K | ₹15K–28K | ₹24K–44K | ₹14K–26K |
| Premium Rent | ₹42K–96K | ₹44K–1.02L | ₹39K–90K | ₹62K–1.41L | ₹36K–83K |
| Luxury Rent | ₹72K–1.95L | ₹76K–2.08L | ₹68K–1.82L | ₹1.08L–2.86L | ₹63K–1.69L |
| Train Station | No (24 km) | No (20 km) | No (26 km) | No (12 km) | No (26 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | No | No | No | Line 2 (7 km) |
| Airport Distance | No | 32 km | 28 km | 34 km | 20 km |
| Nightlife | 36 km | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| Education Hub | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| Moderate | Beach Access | 138 km | 140 km | 136 km | 146 km |
| Safety Rating | 134 km | 3.9/5 | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Food Scene | 3.8/5 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| Green Spaces | Moderate | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Very Good | Expat Friendly | Moderate | Good | Good | Very Good |
Why choose Bhukum?
Bhukum offers hills, valley views and villa plots at some of the lowest pricing in this zone, with Symbiosis Lavale about 5 km and Bhugaon five minutes away. It works as a second home or a weekend base. The caveats are substantial: outside PMC limits under PMRDA and the gram panchayat, no hospital of scale within 22 km, and an airport run of over an hour.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Hills and valleys
Open hill country rising toward Mulshi, largely undeveloped.
Best for: Weekend walks & views
Society gardens
Landscaped gardens inside the gated projects.
Best for: Family outings
Village open ground
Farmland around the original settlement.
Best for: Quiet walks
Entertainment & Things to Do
Village markets, Bavdhan retail (12 km), City Pride Kothrud (22 km)
Hills and valleys,, Mulshi lake (20 km),, Paud Road drives
Society clubhouses, Resort facilities, Village cricket grounds
Bhukum village temples, Local shrines
Daily Living in Bhukum: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Village markets
- DMart (Bavdhan, 12 km)
- Reliance Smart (Bavdhan)
- Limited delivery coverage
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
- Resort gyms
- Village gyms
- Yoga classes
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
- Ample everywhere
- Villa parking private
- Society parking standard
- Autos very limited
Libraries
- Society libraries
- Symbiosis library (5 km)
- School libraries
- Village library
Property Prices in Bhukum
Average monthly rents in Bhukum (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹4K – ₹7K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹7K – ₹10K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹9K – ₹16K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹16K – ₹30K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹25K – ₹50K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹42K – ₹96K | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹72K – ₹1.95L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Bhukum is outside PMC limits, so approvals and civic rules differ — verify which authority governs any specific plot. Villa and farmhouse plots are priced by land area. Resale liquidity is very thin.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Bhukum
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Hills, valley views and genuinely open country
- ✓Some of the lowest pricing in this zone
- ✓Villa and farmhouse plots at accessible prices
- ✓Symbiosis Lavale campus about 5 km
- ✓Bhugaon five minutes, Bavdhan twelve
- ✓Rental yields around 4–4.5% on the limited stock
- ✓Mulshi lake about 20 km for weekends
- ✓Very low density and clean air
- ✓Gated projects with full clubhouse amenities
- ✓Hinjewadi about thirty-five minutes via Pirangut
What to Watch Out For
- Bhukum sits outside PMC limits, under PMRDA and the gram panchayat
- Civic standards, approvals and service provision differ from PMC areas
- No hospital of scale within 22 km — a serious gap
- Retail is basic; most shopping means Bavdhan or Kothrud
- No metro or railway station
- Pune Airport is about 32 km, around seventy-two minutes
- Paud Road congests at weekends with Mulshi traffic
- Second-home stock can sit vacant, affecting society activity
- Water supply is usually borewell-dependent
- Resale liquidity is very thin
Renting in Bhukum: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.3
Connectivity
2.7
Lifestyle
3.6
Safety
4.7
Environment
