Area Overview
What makes Khadki special
Khadki — historically Kirkee — is a Cantonment Board area on the Mula river north of Shivajinagar, and one of the oldest military stations in western India.
Property here works under cantonment rules. Much of the land is defence-administered, held on old grant or leasehold terms under the Cantonments Act, with building permission and transfers governed by the Board rather than the Pune Municipal Corporation.
The ordnance factories, the Khadki War Cemetery and the railway station define the area. There is a civil area with its own bazaar and housing, and Bopodi and Aundh sit immediately west.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A mixed cantonment and civilian population — defence personnel and families, ordnance factory workers and long-settled civil-area residents.
Languages
Official language: Marathi. Hindi and English are widely used given the defence population drawn from across India.
Communities
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Largest community, civil-area roots
Defence Families
Serving and retired personnel from across India
Christian
Historic cantonment-era community
North Indian
Ordnance factory workforce
South Indian
Defence and factory community
One of western India’s oldest military stations, with a civil area and ordnance factory settlement alongside the defence estate.
Typical Residents
32%
Civil-area Families
Long-settled households
28%
Defence-linked
Serving and retired personnel
20%
Factory Workforce
Ordnance factories
12%
Young Professionals
Services and IT
8%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Khadki
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹1800 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Khadki bazaar eateries₹50–150
Misal, Thali
- Station road food carts₹20–90
Vada Pav, Bhaji
- Cantonment canteen countersService rates
Thali, Snacks
- Local bakeries₹30–120
Bakes, Chai
- Aundh food streets (4 km)₹150–400
Multi-cuisine
Popular Restaurants
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
- Malaka Spice (Aundh)₹1200–2000
Pan-Asian
- The Urban Foundry (Baner)₹1200–2000
Continental, Bar
- Barbeque Nation (Pimpri)₹1300–1700
Grill Buffet
- Hotel restaurants (Aundh)₹700–1400
Multi-cuisine
Cafes & Bars
- Cafe Coffee Day (Khadki)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- Cantonment bakeries₹30–120
Bakes, Chai
- German Bakery (Aundh)₹250–550
Bakes, Coffee
- Local chai tapris₹20–80
Chai, Snacks
- Starbucks (Aundh)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Khadki
Exceptionally Connected
Cantonment Board • Suburban Rail • Ordnance Factories • Mula River
Local Train
Khadki on the Pune–Lonavala suburban line, with services to Pune Junction and Lonavala. Pune Junction in about 15 min.
Metro
Metro Line 1 has stations at Bopodi and Phugewadi, each about 2 to 3 km west. Operating.
Airport
Pune Airport about 12 km east — around 35 minutes at peak.
Roads
The old Mumbai–Pune highway runs through Khadki, with the Aundh road west and Ganeshkhind Road south.
Commute Times from Khadki
Shivajinagar
12 min • Road
Aundh
12 min • Road
Bopodi
5 min • Road
Pune Junction
15 min • Local Train
Sangvi
10 min • Road
Pimpri
20 min • Road
Pune Airport
35 min • Cab
Hinjewadi Phase 1
45 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Savitribai Phule Pune University5 km
University
- Symbiosis (Senapati Bapat Road)6 km
Management & Law
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute (Pimpri)10 km
Engineering • Autonomous
- Fergusson College (Deccan)8 km
Arts & Science • Autonomous
- COEP Technological University8 km
Engineering • State university
- Wadia College (Camp)10 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
Schools (K–12)
- Kendriya Vidyalaya (Khadki)1 km
CBSE • Cantonment
- Army Public School (Khadki)1.5 km
CBSE • Defence-linked
- St. Joseph’s School (Khadki)2 km
ICSE • Long-established
- Cantonment Board schoolsWithin 2 km
SSC • Local
- Loyola High School (Pashan Road)7 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- The Orchid School (Baner)8 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Cantonment green belt
- Khadki War Cemetery grounds
- Mula riverfront
- Civil-area gardens
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Military Hospital (Khadki) — Service access
- Cantonment General Hospital — 2 km
- Sancheti Hospital (Shivajinagar) — 8 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Khadki War Cemetery
- Cantonment green belt (tree-lined roads)
- Aundh retail (4 km)
- Mula riverfront
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking limited • Gyms • Cafes • Rail on the doorstep
Coworking Spaces
- Local shared offices
- Awfis (Aundh)
- Smartworks (SB Road)
- Limited locally
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 belt
- Cantonment rules apply
- Aundh 12 min away
- Very quiet after 9 pm
Khadki vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Khadki is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Khadki | Bopodi | Dighi | Sanghvi (Sangvi) | Ganeshkhind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹10K–16K | ₹10K–16K | ₹8K–12K | ₹11K–17K | ₹15K–23K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹18K–34K | ₹18K–34K | ₹13K–25K | ₹19K–36K | ₹26K–48K |
| Premium Rent | ₹47K–1.09L | ₹47K–1.09L | ₹34K–80K | ₹49K–1.15L | ₹68K–1.54L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹81K–2.21L | ₹81K–2.21L | ₹58K–1.62L | ₹86K–2.34L | ₹1.17L–3.12L |
| Train Station | Yes (Pune–Lonavala) | No (2 km) | No (5 km) | No (4 km) | No (3 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Line 1 (2 km) | Yes (Line 1) | Line 1 (6 km) | Line 1 (3 km) |
| Airport Distance | Line 1 & 2 (3 km) | 12 km | 13 km | 14 km | 15 km |
| Nightlife | 14 km | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| Education Hub | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| Excellent | Beach Access | 145 km | 146 km | 120 km | 112 km |
| Safety Rating | 145 km | 3.9/5 | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.5/5 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| Green Spaces | Good | Very Good | Good | Very Good | Good |
| Excellent | Expat Friendly | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
Why choose Khadki?
Khadki has a working suburban rail station with Pune Junction fifteen minutes away, Kendriya Vidyalaya and Army Public School within 1.5 km, a Cantonment General Hospital, and defence land that keeps it green and low-density — at prices well below central Pune. The critical caveat is tenure: much of Khadki is Cantonment Board land under the Cantonments Act, so establish whether a property sits inside the cantonment or on surrounding revenue land before proceeding.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Cantonment green belt
Tree-lined roads and reserved defence land, unusually green for somewhere this central.
Best for: Shaded walks
Khadki War Cemetery
A Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery, immaculately kept and open to visitors.
Best for: Quiet reflection & history
Mula riverfront
Riverside land along the southern boundary, quiet outside monsoon.
Best for: Morning walks
Entertainment & Things to Do
Khadki bazaar (walkable), Aundh retail (4 km), Pavilion Mall (6 km)
Khadki War Cemetery,, Cantonment heritage,, Mula riverfront
Cantonment sports facilities, Defence institutes, Local cricket grounds
Cantonment churches & temples, St. Ignatius Church
Daily Living in Khadki: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Khadki bazaar
- CSD canteen (service access)
- DMart (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
- Cantonment facilities
- Local gyms from ₹800/mo
- Cult.fit (Aundh)
- 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 by city standards
- Cantonment parking regulated
- Bazaar parking tight
- Autos moderate
Libraries
- Cantonment Board library
- School libraries
- Jayakar Library (5 km)
- Local reading rooms
Property Prices in Khadki
Average monthly rents in Khadki (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: Tenure differs sharply between cantonment land, largely old grant or leasehold under the Cantonments Act, and surrounding revenue land. Establish which applies before relying on any price comparison.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Khadki
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Khadki station on the Pune–Lonavala suburban line
- ✓Pune Junction about fifteen minutes by train
- ✓Kendriya Vidyalaya and Army Public School within 1.5 km
- ✓St. Joseph’s School about 2 km
- ✓Cantonment General Hospital about 2 km
- ✓Defence land keeps the area green and low-density
- ✓The Khadki War Cemetery and genuine cantonment heritage
- ✓Aundh about twelve minutes for retail and dining
- ✓Prices well below central Pune
- ✓Metro Line 1 stations at Bopodi and Phugewadi within 3 km
What to Watch Out For
- Much of Khadki is Cantonment Board land under the Cantonments Act
- Cantonment land is largely old grant or leasehold, not freehold
- Building permission and transfers follow Board rules, not PMC
- Establish clearly whether a property is inside the cantonment or on revenue land
- Ordnance factory land carries associated restrictions
- Retail is basic; most shopping means Aundh or Pavilion
- Air quality suffers from highway and factory traffic
- Very quiet after 9 pm with limited evening options
- Resale can be slow for cantonment-tenure property
- Hinjewadi is about forty-five minutes by road
Renting in Khadki: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.0
Connectivity
3.4
Lifestyle
3.9
Safety
4.4
Environment
