Area Overview
What makes Model Colony special
Model Colony was laid out as a planned residential colony in the 1930s, and it has kept that character better than almost anywhere else in central Pune — wide tree-lined roads, generous plots and low density.
It sits between Shivajinagar and Senapati Bapat Road, with the Model Colony lake and garden at its centre and Symbiosis institutions on its edges.
Housing is old bungalows and low-rise blocks, with a small number of newer buildings. Stock very rarely comes to market, and when it does it moves privately.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
An affluent, long-settled professional and business population in one of the lowest-density and most owner-occupied parts of central Pune.
Languages
Official language: Marathi. English is unusually common here given the professional and academic population.
Communities
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Dominant community, professional roots
Hindu (Gujarati)
Established business community
Jain
Business and trade community
Parsi
Small, long-established
Expat & Academic
Symbiosis and institute postings
A 1930s planned colony that has retained its low-density character, with a settled professional and academic population.
Typical Residents
46%
Families
Long-settled bungalow and society households
22%
Young Professionals
Law, medicine, media, IT
14%
Business Owners
Trade and professional practice
10%
Students
Symbiosis campuses nearby
8%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Model Colony
From ₹50 street snacks to ₹3000 fine dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Model Colony lane cafes₹150–400
Coffee, Snacks
- Vaishali (FC Road, 2 km)₹150–350
South Indian, Dosa
- Local misal houses₹60–160
Misal Pav, Maharashtrian
- SB Road food carts₹40–150
Rolls, Chaat
- Goodluck Cafe (Deccan, 3 km)₹50–180
Irani Cafe, Bun Maska
Popular Restaurants
- Malaka Spice (Koregaon Park)₹1200–2000
Pan-Asian
- Shabree (FC Road)₹500–900
Maharashtrian Thali
- The Urban Foundry (Baner)₹1200–2000
Continental, Bar
- Le Plaisir (FC Road)₹800–1500
Continental
- Hotel restaurants (SB Road)₹800–1600
Multi-cuisine
Cafes & Bars
- Starbucks (SB Road)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- German Bakery (Koregaon Park)₹250–550
Bakes, Coffee
- Cafe Coffee Day (Model Colony)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- Vaishali (FC Road)₹150–350
South Indian, Coffee
- Local bakeries₹100–300
Bakes, Coffee
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Model Colony
Exceptionally Connected
Metro Line 1 & 2 nearby • Model Colony Lake • SB Road • Symbiosis
Local Train
No station in Model Colony. Shivajinagar is about 2 km east, Pune Junction about 6 km south-east.
Metro
Metro Line 1 and Line 2 interchange at Civil Court, Shivajinagar, about 2 km east. Both operating.
Airport
Pune Airport about 11 km east — around 35 minutes at peak.
Roads
Senapati Bapat Road runs along the southern edge, with Ganeshkhind Road north and Shivajinagar east.
Commute Times from Model Colony
Shivajinagar
8 min • Road
Deccan
12 min • Road
Aundh
15 min • Road
SB Road offices
5 min • Road
Camp
20 min • Road
Koregaon Park
25 min • Road
Pune Airport
35 min • Cab
Hinjewadi Phase 1
45 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Symbiosis (Senapati Bapat Road)1 km
Management & Law
- 1 km
- Fergusson College (Deccan)2 km
Arts & Science • Autonomous
- BMCC (Deccan)2.5 km
Commerce • Autonomous
- COEP Technological University4 km
Engineering • State university
- Savitribai Phule Pune University3 km
University
Schools (K–12)
- Symbiosis Primary & Secondary School0.5 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- Modern High School (Shivajinagar)2 km
SSC • Long-established
- Vidya Bhavan (Deccan)3 km
SSC • Long-established
- Loyola High School (Pashan Road)4 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- The Bishop’s School (Camp)8 km
ICSE • Premium
- Abhinava Vidyalaya (Erandwane)4 km
SSC • Long-established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Model Colony lake & garden
- Chatushrungi hill
- Tree-lined colony roads
- PMC ward gardens
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Sancheti Hospital (Shivajinagar) — 2 km
- Jupiter Hospital (Baner) — 6 km
- Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital (Erandwane) — 4 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Model Colony lake
- Chatushrungi temple (hilltop shrine)
- FC Road (2 km)
- Pavilion Mall
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹700/day • Gyms • Cafes • SB Road offices nearby
Coworking Spaces
- Smartworks (SB Road)
- Awfis (SB Road)
- Regus (SB Road)
- Day passes from ₹700
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Quiet colony streets
- SB Road hotel bars
- FC Road 2 km away
- Genuinely quiet at night
Model Colony vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Model Colony is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Model Colony | Deccan Gymkhana | SB Road (Senapati Bapat Rd) | Shivajinagar | Aundh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹19K–29K | ₹19K–29K | ₹17K–27K | ₹16K–25K | ₹16K–25K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹32K–60K | ₹32K–60K | ₹30K–56K | ₹28K–52K | ₹28K–52K |
| Premium Rent | ₹83K–1.92L | ₹83K–1.92L | ₹78K–1.79L | ₹73K–1.66L | ₹73K–1.66L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.44L–3.9L | ₹1.44L–3.9L | ₹1.35L–3.64L | ₹1.26L–3.38L | ₹1.26L–3.38L |
| Train Station | No (2 km) | No (2 km) | No (1 km) | Yes (Shivajinagar) | No (5 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Line 1 & 2 (2 km) | Yes (Line 2) | Line 1 & 2 (1 km) | Line 1 & 2 interchange |
| Airport Distance | Line 3 (coming) | 11 km | 12 km | 11 km | 10 km |
| Nightlife | 14 km | Good | Very Good | Good | Very Good |
| Education Hub | Very Good | Very Good | Excellent | Very Good | Excellent |
| Very Good | Beach Access | 146 km | 145 km | 146 km | 145 km |
| Safety Rating | 145 km | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.5/5 | Very Good | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good |
| Green Spaces | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Very Good | Expat Friendly | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good |
Why choose Model Colony?
Model Colony is the lowest-density and quietest prime address in central Pune — wide tree-lined roads, generous plots, the colony lake and garden, Symbiosis Primary within 500 m and the SB Road business district five minutes away. It has the highest owner-occupier share in the centre. Against that: yields near 2.5–3%, stock that rarely reaches the open market, and pricing at the top of the Pune ladder.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Model Colony lake & garden
The colony’s central lake and landscaped garden, with a walking loop and birdlife.
Best for: Morning walks & birdwatching
Chatushrungi hill
A wooded hill with a hilltop temple and stepped trails, popular for morning climbs.
Best for: Morning climbs & views
Tree-lined colony roads
The original 1930s avenues, unusually wide and shaded for central Pune.
Best for: Evening walks
Entertainment & Things to Do
Pavilion Mall (1 km), FC Road (2 km), SB Road retail
Model Colony lake,, Chatushrungi temple,, Pavilion Mall (1 km)
Deccan Gymkhana Club (3 km), Symbiosis grounds, Colony sports clubs
Chatushrungi Temple, Model Colony shrines
Daily Living in Model Colony: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Nature's Basket (SB Road)
- Pavilion Mall (1 km)
- FC Road (2 km)
- 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
- Club gyms
- Cult.fit (SB Road)
- Hotel gyms
- Yoga & pilates 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
- Bungalow parking private
- Colony roads unusually wide
- Society parking standard
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- British Library (SB Road)
- Symbiosis libraries
- Pune Nagar Vachan Mandir
- Book stores on FC Road
Property Prices in Model Colony
Average monthly rents in Model Colony (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹9K – ₹13K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹13K – ₹20K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹19K – ₹31K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹32K – ₹60K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹50K – ₹99K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹83K – ₹1.92L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.44L – ₹3.9L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Bungalows are priced by plot rather than carpet area, and most transactions happen privately rather than through listings. Lake-facing addresses carry a premium. Deposit in Pune is typically 2–3 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Model Colony
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓The lowest density and widest roads of any central Pune address
- ✓The colony lake and garden at its centre
- ✓Symbiosis Primary & Secondary School within 500 m
- ✓Symbiosis management and law campuses about 1 km
- ✓The SB Road business district five minutes away
- ✓Sancheti Hospital about 2 km
- ✓Pavilion Mall about 1 km, FC Road about 2 km
- ✓Chatushrungi hill for morning climbs
- ✓The highest owner-occupier share in central Pune
- ✓Genuinely quiet at night
What to Watch Out For
- Rental yields around 2.5–3% — weak for pure investors
- Stock very rarely reaches the open market
- Pricing sits at the top of the Pune ladder
- No railway station — Shivajinagar is about 2 km
- Redevelopment pressure on the original bungalow plots
- Older low-rise blocks are dated and need renovation assessment
- Everyday retail is limited within the colony itself
- Hinjewadi is about forty-five minutes by road
- SB Road congests heavily at peak
- Very little new supply, so the listing pool is small
Renting in Model Colony: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.8
Connectivity
4.2
Lifestyle
4.6
Safety
3.9
Environment
