Area Overview
What makes Pimple Saudagar special
Pimple Saudagar is the most complete residential address in this belt. It has the retail, the schools, the clinics and the restaurant density that Hinjewadi and Wakad are still building, and a resident population that stays at weekends.
It sits between Wakad and the Aundh–Baner corridor, with the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal area to the north. Kunal Icon Road and the Rahatani side carry most of the retail.
It is not an IT-park address — the drive to Hinjewadi is 20 to 30 minutes at peak — but it is where many people move once they have a family and want a proper neighbourhood.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled, affluent professional and business population — the most family-oriented and least transient part of this belt.
Languages
Official language: Marathi. English and Hindi are common across the professional belt.
Communities
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Largest community, deep local roots
North Indian
Large professional population
Hindu (Gujarati)
Active business community
South Indian
Established professional community
Jain
Trade and business community
A largely post-2000 residential suburb, more settled and family-oriented than the rest of this belt.
Typical Residents
40%
Families
Multi-generational and society households
26%
Young Professionals
IT, finance and services
18%
Business Owners
Local trade and retail
10%
Singles / Couples
Shared and rental housing
6%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Pimple Saudagar
From ₹30 street snacks to ₹2500 fine dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Kunal Icon Road food strip₹80–220
North Indian, Chinese
- Rahatani chaat carts₹40–130
Chaat, Pav Bhaji
- Local misal houses₹60–160
Misal Pav, Maharashtrian
- Society market eateries₹70–180
Thali, South Indian
- Local bakeries₹30–120
Bakes, Snacks
Popular Restaurants
- Mainland China (Wakad)₹1200–1800
Chinese
- Barbeque Nation (Wakad)₹1300–1700
Grill Buffet
- Malaka Spice (Baner)₹1200–2000
Pan-Asian
- The Urban Foundry (Baner)₹1200–2000
Continental, Bar
- Local family restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
Cafes & Bars
- Starbucks (Pimple Saudagar)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- Cafe Coffee Day (Kunal Icon Road)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- German Bakery (Baner)₹250–550
Bakes, Coffee
- Doolally Taproom (Baner)₹900–1600
Craft Beer, Bar Food
- Local chai tapris₹20–80
Chai, Snacks
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Pimple Saudagar
Exceptionally Connected
Aundh–Baner 10 min • PMPML • Metro Line 3 nearby • Old Highway
Local Train
No suburban rail. Chinchwad and Akurdi on the Pune–Lonavala line are each about 6 km north.
Metro
Pune Metro Line 3 runs along the Hinjewadi road about 4 km west. Line 1 at Pimpri is about 6 km north.
Airport
Pune Airport about 22 km east — around 55 minutes at peak.
Roads
Kunal Icon Road and the Aundh–Ravet BRT road, with the old Mumbai–Pune highway to the north.
Commute Times from Pimple Saudagar
Aundh
10 min • Road
Baner
12 min • Road
Wakad
10 min • Road
Hinjewadi Phase 1
25 min • Road
Chinchwad
15 min • Road
Pune Station
40 min • Cab
Pune Airport
55 min • Cab
Shivajinagar
35 min • Cab
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute (Pimpri)6 km
Engineering • Autonomous
- PCCOE (Akurdi)8 km
Engineering
- Indira College of Engineering (Tathawade)8 km
Engineering
- Symbiosis (Viman Nagar)20 km
Management & Media
- MIT World Peace University (Kothrud)15 km
Engineering & Management
- Fergusson College (Shivajinagar)14 km
Arts & Science • Autonomous
Schools (K–12)
- Podar International (Pimple Saudagar)1 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
- Kendriya Vidyalaya (Pimpri)5 km
CBSE • Long-established
- Indira National School (Wakad)5 km
CBSE / IGCSE • Well-regarded
- Vibgyor High (Balewadi)7 km
ICSE / IGCSE • Premium
- The Orchid School (Baner)10 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
- Akshara International School (Wakad)5 km
CBSE • Established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Pimple Saudagar municipal garden
- Society gardens
- Jagtap Dairy open ground
- Local play areas
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Sterling Multispeciality (Pimple Saudagar) — 1 km
- Aditya Birla Memorial (Chinchwad) — 6 km
- Lifepoint Multispeciality (Wakad) — 5 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Local retail streets
- Xion Mall (6 km) (cinema & retail)
- Pawana Lake (30 km)
- Society clubhouses
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹400/day • Gyms • Cafes • Best retail in the belt
Coworking Spaces
- Awfis (Pimple Saudagar)
- Smartworks (Baner)
- WeWork (Hinjewadi)
- Day passes from ₹400
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Local bars and lounges
- Bars close by 12:30 am
- Baner strip 12 min away
- Quiet in the societies
Pimple Saudagar vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Pimple Saudagar is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Pimple Saudagar | Wakad | Pimple Nilakh | Baner | Chinchwad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹13K–21K | ₹13K–20K | ₹13K–20K | ₹16K–25K | ₹10K–16K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹23K–44K | ₹22K–42K | ₹22K–41K | ₹28K–52K | ₹18K–34K |
| Premium Rent | ₹60K–1.41L | ₹57K–1.34L | ₹57K–1.31L | ₹73K–1.66L | ₹47K–1.09L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.04L–2.86L | ₹99K–2.73L | ₹99K–2.66L | ₹1.26L–3.38L | ₹81K–2.21L |
| Train Station | No (6 km) | No (8 km) | No (6 km) | No (10 km) | Yes (Pune–Lonavala) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Line 3 (4 km) | Line 3 (coming) | Line 3 (4 km) | Line 3 (coming) |
| Airport Distance | Line 1 at Pimpri | 22 km | 25 km | 21 km | 20 km |
| Nightlife | 18 km | Good | Very Good | Good | Excellent |
| Education Hub | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Very Good |
| Very Good | Beach Access | 110 km | 108 km | 110 km | 105 km |
| Safety Rating | 112 km | 4.2/5 | 4.0/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.0/5 | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Excellent |
| Green Spaces | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Good | Expat Friendly | Good | Very Good | Good | Excellent |
Why choose Pimple Saudagar?
Pimple Saudagar is where people in this belt move once they have a family. It has the best everyday retail, Podar International about 1 km, Sterling Hospital within 1 km, and Aundh and Baner ten minutes east. It stays lived-in at weekends. The trade-off is that it is not an IT-park address — Hinjewadi is a 25-minute drive at peak, and yields are lower here than deeper in the belt.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Pimple Saudagar municipal garden
Ward-maintained garden with walking loops, seating and a busy morning crowd.
Best for: Morning walks
Society gardens
Landscaped gardens through the society developments, with play areas.
Best for: Family outings
Jagtap Dairy open ground
Open ground used for community sport, fairs and festival events.
Best for: Sport & events
Entertainment & Things to Do
Kunal Icon Road (walkable), Xion Mall (6 km), Elpro City Square (7 km)
Local retail streets,, Pawana Lake (30 km),, Elpro City Square (7 km)
Society clubhouses, Local cricket grounds, Badminton academies
Pimple Saudagar temples, Local shrines
Daily Living in Pimple Saudagar: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- DMart (Pimple Saudagar)
- Reliance Smart
- Kunal Icon Road market
- 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 (Pimple Saudagar)
- 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
- Street parking available
- Retail street parking tight
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Municipal library
- Society libraries
- Local reading rooms
- Book stores at Xion
Property Prices in Pimple Saudagar
Average monthly rents in Pimple Saudagar (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹6K – ₹10K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹10K – ₹15K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹13K – ₹23K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹23K – ₹44K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹36K – ₹73K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹60K – ₹1.41L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.04L – ₹2.86L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Prices vary between the newer Kunal Icon Road and Rahatani-side towers and the older society stock. Newer towers command 25–35% premiums. Deposit is typically 2–3 months rent (Pune convention differs from Mumbai).
Pros and Cons of Renting in Pimple Saudagar
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓The best everyday retail density in this belt
- ✓Podar International School about 1 km away
- ✓Sterling Multispeciality Hospital within 1 km
- ✓Aundh and Baner each about ten minutes east
- ✓A settled family population that stays at weekends
- ✓Wakad ten minutes west, Chinchwad fifteen north
- ✓Pune Airport about 22 km — the shortest run in this belt
- ✓Metro Line 3 about 4 km west, Line 1 at Pimpri about 6 km north
- ✓Elpro City Square and Xion Mall both within 7 km
- ✓Rental yields around 3.5–4%
What to Watch Out For
- Not an IT-park address — Hinjewadi is a 25-minute drive at peak
- Yields are lower here than deeper in the belt
- No suburban rail; nearest stations about 6 km north
- Metro Line 3 is not operating yet, and runs 4 km west
- Kunal Icon Road congests through the day
- Street parking is tight along the retail stretches
- Water supply is intermittent in parts of the belt
- Green space is limited for the density
- The most expensive address in this belt
- Rapid construction continues on the Rahatani side
Renting in Pimple Saudagar: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.4
Connectivity
3.6
Lifestyle
4.2
Safety
4.2
Environment
