Area Overview
What makes Bopodi special
Bopodi sits between Khadki and Aundh on the old Mumbai–Pune highway, on the Mula river’s northern bank. It is a modest, settled residential area that has become considerably more useful since Metro Line 1 opened.
The Bopodi metro station puts Shivajinagar within a short ride and PCMC in the other direction, and Aundh’s retail and dining are about eight minutes west.
Housing is largely older society stock with some newer buildings along the highway. Parts of the surrounding land are cantonment-adjacent, so tenure is worth checking on any specific address.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled, mixed middle-class population — long-settled Marathi families alongside professionals drawn by the metro and proximity to Aundh.
Languages
Official language: Marathi. English is common given the professional population moving in from Aundh.
Communities
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Dominant community, long-settled
North Indian
Professional and service population
Defence-linked
Households connected to Khadki
South Indian
Growing professional presence
Hindu (Gujarati)
Trade and business community
A settled riverside suburb between the Khadki cantonment and Aundh, transformed in usefulness by the metro.
Typical Residents
40%
Families
Society and long-settled households
26%
Young Professionals
IT, services, education
16%
Trade & Services
Local business owners
10%
Students
University and Aundh colleges
8%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Bopodi
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹2000 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Bopodi market misal houses₹50–150
Misal Pav, Maharashtrian
- Highway food carts₹20–90
Vada Pav, Rolls
- Local South Indian tiffin houses₹60–180
Dosa, Idli
- Aundh food streets (3 km)₹150–400
Multi-cuisine
- Local bakeries₹30–120
Bakes, Chai
Popular Restaurants
- Malaka Spice (Aundh)₹1200–2000
Pan-Asian
- The Urban Foundry (Baner)₹1200–2000
Continental, Bar
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
- Hotel restaurants (Aundh)₹700–1400
Multi-cuisine
- Effingut (Baner)₹1200–2000
Brewpub, Global
Cafes & Bars
- Cafe Coffee Day (Bopodi)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- German Bakery (Aundh)₹250–550
Bakes, Coffee
- Starbucks (Aundh)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- Local chai tapris₹20–80
Chai, Snacks
- Doolally Taproom (Baner)₹900–1600
Craft Beer, Bar Food
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Bopodi
Exceptionally Connected
Metro Line 1 • Aundh 8 min • Old Highway • Mula River
Local Train
No station in Bopodi itself. Khadki on the Pune–Lonavala line is about 2 km east.
Metro
Metro Line 1 has a Bopodi station, running PCMC to Swargate via Shivajinagar. Operating.
Airport
Pune Airport about 13 km east — around 38 minutes at peak.
Roads
The old Mumbai–Pune highway runs through Bopodi, with the Aundh road west and Khadki east.
Commute Times from Bopodi
Aundh
8 min • Road
Khadki
5 min • Road
Shivajinagar
15 min • Metro 1
Sangvi
8 min • Road
Baner
15 min • Road
Pimpri
18 min • Metro 1
Pune Airport
38 min • Cab
Hinjewadi Phase 1
40 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Savitribai Phule Pune University4 km
University
- Symbiosis (Senapati Bapat Road)5 km
Management & Law
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute (Pimpri)10 km
Engineering • Autonomous
- Fergusson College (Deccan)7 km
Arts & Science • Autonomous
- COEP Technological University7 km
Engineering • State university
- MIT World Peace University (Kothrud)11 km
Engineering & Management
Schools (K–12)
- Kendriya Vidyalaya (Khadki)2 km
CBSE • Cantonment
- St. Joseph’s School (Khadki)3 km
ICSE • Long-established
- The Orchid School (Baner)6 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
- Loyola High School (Pashan Road)6 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- Symbiosis Primary & Secondary (Model Colony)5 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- Podar International (Pimple Saudagar)7 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Mula riverfront
- Bopodi ward gardens
- Cantonment green belt (2 km)
- Society gardens
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Cantonment General Hospital (Khadki) — 3 km
- Jupiter Hospital (Baner) — 6 km
- Sancheti Hospital (Shivajinagar) — 7 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Mula riverfront
- Aundh retail (3 km) (shopping & dining)
- Khadki War Cemetery (3 km)
- Society clubhouses
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹500/day • Gyms • Cafes • Metro on the doorstep
Coworking Spaces
- Awfis (Aundh)
- Smartworks (Baner)
- Regus (SB Road)
- Day passes from ₹500
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Aundh and Baner nearby
- Bars close by 1 am
- Quiet in the societies
- Settled at night
Bopodi vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Bopodi is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Bopodi | Khadki | Aundh | Sanghvi (Sangvi) | Ganeshkhind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹10K–16K | ₹10K–16K | ₹16K–25K | ₹11K–17K | ₹15K–23K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹18K–34K | ₹18K–34K | ₹28K–52K | ₹19K–36K | ₹26K–48K |
| Premium Rent | ₹47K–1.09L | ₹47K–1.09L | ₹73K–1.66L | ₹49K–1.15L | ₹68K–1.54L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹81K–2.21L | ₹81K–2.21L | ₹1.26L–3.38L | ₹86K–2.34L | ₹1.17L–3.12L |
| Train Station | No (2 km) | Yes (Pune–Lonavala) | No (5 km) | No (4 km) | No (3 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Yes (Line 1) | Line 1 (2 km) | Line 1 (6 km) | Line 1 (3 km) |
| Airport Distance | Line 1 & 2 (3 km) | 13 km | 12 km | 14 km | 15 km |
| Nightlife | 14 km | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| Education Hub | Good | Moderate | Good | Very Good | Good |
| Excellent | Beach Access | 146 km | 145 km | 145 km | 112 km |
| Safety Rating | 145 km | 3.9/5 | 3.9/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.5/5 | Moderate | Moderate | Very Good | Good |
| Green Spaces | Good | Good | Very Good | Good | Good |
| Excellent | Expat Friendly | Moderate | Moderate | Excellent | Good |
Why choose Bopodi?
Bopodi is the value entry to the Aundh side of Pune — a Metro Line 1 station on the doorstep, Aundh eight minutes west, the Mula riverfront, and Kendriya Vidyalaya at Khadki within 2 km, at prices well below Aundh or Model Colony. The trade-offs are modest local retail, no station of its own, highway noise on the frontage, and cantonment-adjacent tenure worth checking on specific addresses.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Mula riverfront
Riverside land along the southern edge, with walking stretches and birdlife.
Best for: Morning walks & birdwatching
Bopodi ward gardens
Small ward gardens with walking loops and children’s play areas.
Best for: Quick evening breaks
Cantonment green belt
Tree-lined defence land about 2 km east at Khadki, unusually green.
Best for: Shaded walks
Entertainment & Things to Do
Bopodi market (walkable), Aundh retail (3 km), Pavilion Mall (5 km)
Mula riverfront,, Khadki War Cemetery (3 km),, Aundh retail (3 km)
Society clubhouses, Local cricket grounds, Cantonment facilities (3 km)
Bopodi temples, Riverside shrines
Daily Living in Bopodi: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Bopodi market
- DMart (Aundh)
- Nature's Basket (Aundh)
- 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
- Cult.fit (Aundh)
- Local gyms from ₹1000/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
- Highway-side parking available
- Metro station parking
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Local reading rooms
- Jayakar Library (4 km)
- British Library (SB Road, 5 km)
- School libraries
Property Prices in Bopodi
Average monthly rents in Bopodi (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹5K – ₹7K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹8K – ₹12K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹10K – ₹18K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹18K – ₹34K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹28K – ₹56K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹47K – ₹1.09L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹81K – ₹2.21L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Parts of the surrounding land are cantonment-adjacent, so establish which tenure applies to a specific address. Highway-frontage and interior stock differ in price and quiet.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Bopodi
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Metro Line 1 station in Bopodi
- ✓Aundh about eight minutes west for retail and dining
- ✓Shivajinagar about fifteen minutes by metro
- ✓The Mula riverfront along the southern edge
- ✓Kendriya Vidyalaya at Khadki about 2 km
- ✓Prices well below Aundh and Model Colony
- ✓Rental yields around 3.5–4%
- ✓Khadki station about 2 km for suburban rail
- ✓Baner and Pimple Saudagar within fifteen minutes
- ✓Pavilion Mall about 5 km
What to Watch Out For
- Local retail is modest — most shopping means Aundh
- No railway station of its own — Khadki is about 2 km
- Highway noise on the frontage buildings
- Parts of the surrounding land are cantonment-adjacent — check tenure
- No hospital of scale in the area — Jupiter at Baner is about 6 km
- Older society stock varies in quality
- Air quality suffers from highway traffic
- River-adjacent stretches need monsoon flood consideration
- Hinjewadi is about forty minutes by road
- Green space is limited outside the riverfront
Renting in Bopodi: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.1
Connectivity
3.5
Lifestyle
4.0
Safety
4.2
Environment
