Area Overview
What makes Hathipole special
HATHIPOLE IS AN OLD CITY GATE and the market quarter around it. POL MEANS GATE; hathi means elephant.
THE SOURCE FILES IT UNDER “HIRAN MAGRI & SECTOR BELT”, which is several kilometres south — it belongs to the old city.
It is commercial throughout, with residential use largely above the shops.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled population in the Udaipur urban belt.
Languages
Official language: Hindi, with Hindi and English widely used.
Communities
North Indian (Other)
Large professional population
North Indian (Punjabi)
Established community
Hindi
Substantial long-settled community
South Indian
Corporate and IT community
Others
Communities from across India
An established Udaipur locality under SMC, with a long-settled population.
Typical Residents
46%
Families
Local households and society residents
26%
Young Professionals
Salt Lake Sector V, New Town and city offices
12%
Investors
Buy-to-let and held units
10%
Students & Staff
The institutional belt
6%
Trade & Services
Local business
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Hathipole
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹2500 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Local market outlets₹40–180
Rolls, Chaat, Chinese
- Local dhabas₹80–250
North Indian, Parathas
- Local South Indian outlets₹60–180
Idli, Dosa
- Street food carts₹20–100
Chaat, Golgappe, Momos
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Patties, Chai
Popular Restaurants
- Local market restaurants₹400–900
Multi-cuisine
- Lake Palace Road restaurants (5 km)₹700–1600
Multi-cuisine, Fine dining
- Society retail restaurants₹350–800
Multi-cuisine
- Bada Bazaar & Hathipole market₹150–450
Hindi, Street food
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
Cafes & Bars
- Local market cafes₹200–500
Coffee, Snacks
- Lake Palace Road cafes (5 km)₹250–600
Coffee, Adda
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Chai
- Mall cafes₹250–600
Coffee, Snacks
- Local tea stalls₹15–60
Chai, Snacks
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Hathipole
Exceptionally Connected
A CITY GATE & DISTRICT • Udaipur has NO METRO — no line is operational or under construction • Lake Palace Road 10 min • Udaipur Airport 20 km
Local Train
Udaipur City Station is about 0 km; Hathipole and the extensive suburban network are alternatives.
Metro
Udaipur Metro runs FIVE LINES. The Blue Line — India’s first metro, running since 1984 — covers the north-south spine. The Green Line runs Hathipole Gulab Bagh to Salt Lake Sector V THROUGH THE FIRST UNDER-RIVER TUNNEL IN INDIA. The Purple, Yellow and Orange Lines serve Joka, the airport and the eastern bypass, with further sections opening through 2026.
Airport
Udaipur Airport about 20 km — around 48 minutes at peak.
Roads
The EM Bypass, VIP Road, Diamond Harbour Road and Barrackpore Trunk Road form the arterial network, with Chowringhee through the centre.
Commute Times from Hathipole
Udaipur has NO METRO — no line is operational or under construction Metro
3 min • Road
Lake Palace Road
10 min • Road
Lake Palace Road
10 min • Road
DND Flyway
8 min • Road
Udaipur Airport
48 min • Road
Udaipur City Station Station
9 min • Road
Hathipole Station
3 min • Road
Hathipole Gulab Bagh Metro
4 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Regional universities6 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
- Regional institutes (Sector 62)4 km
Engineering • Private
- MLSU Udaipur8 km
State University
- RNT Medical College10 km
Medical Campus
- JSS Academy (Sector 62)4 km
Engineering • Private
- IIM Udaipur8 km
Institutes
Schools (K–12)
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 2 km
CBSE • Established
- Delhi Public School8 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- Regional international school6 km
CBSE • Premium
- Step by Step School (Sector 132)10 km
IB • International
- Somerville School (Sector 22)8 km
CBSE • Established
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 3 km
CBSE • Established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Local parks
- Riverfront (2 km)
- The Gulab Bagh
- Fateh Sagar
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Local hospitals — 2 km
- Fortis Hospital (Sector 62) — 5 km
- Kailash Hospital (Sector 27) — 4 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Local parks
- Lake Palace Road (5 km) (retail & dining)
- Gulab Bagh & City Palace
- Prinsep Ghat
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹400/day • Gyms • SMC jurisdiction
Coworking Spaces
- Local shared offices
- Salt Lake Sector V
- New Town IT parks
- 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 dining
- Lake Palace Road restaurants
- Strong pub and bar culture
- Late-night adda tradition
Hathipole vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Hathipole is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Hathipole | Chandpole | Shikarwari | Ahar | Hiranmagri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹24K–36K | ₹26K–40K | ₹23K–35K | ₹20K–30K | ₹20K–30K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹41K–76K | ₹45K–84K | ₹39K–72K | ₹34K–63K | ₹34K–63K |
| Premium Rent | ₹1.07L–2.43L | ₹1.17L–2.69L | ₹1.01L–2.3L | ₹88K–2.02L | ₹88K–2.02L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.84L–4.94L | ₹2.02L–5.46L | ₹1.76L–4.68L | ₹1.53L–4.1L | ₹1.53L–4.1L |
| Train Station | Udaipur City (4 km) | Udaipur City (6 km) | Udaipur City (3 km) | Udaipur City (8 km) | Udaipur City (5 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Under construction | Under construction | Under construction | Under construction |
| Airport Distance | Under construction | 12 km | 14 km | 10 km | 16 km |
| Nightlife | 13 km | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Education Hub | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Good | Lake Access | 4 km | 5 km | 3 km | 6 km |
| Safety Rating | 4 km | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.0/5 | Very Good | Good | Very Good | Good |
| Green Spaces | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Good | Expat Friendly | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
Why choose Hathipole?
Hathipole is an OLD CITY GATE — pol means gate — and the market around it. The source files it under Hiran Magri, several km away.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Local parks
Neighbourhood parks maintained by SMC.
Best for: Morning walks & families
Green belts
Planted belts about 2 km, part of the city’s grid layout.
Best for: Cycling & walking
The Gulab Bagh
The vast central green at the heart of the city.
Best for: Walks & evenings
Entertainment & Things to Do
Local market, Bapu Bazaar (5 km), Celebration Mall
City Palace (2 km),, Hathipole Bridge,, Jagdish Temple
Local sports grounds, Field Club ground, Gandhi Ground
Sector temples, Local shrines & gurudwaras
Daily Living in Hathipole: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Local market
- Bapu Bazaar (5 km)
- Bada Bazaar wholesale
- 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
- Local gyms from ₹1000/mo
- Hotel gyms
- Cult.fit (Udaipur)
- 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
- Parking varies by street
- Wide planned roads
- Market parking tight
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Local library
- School libraries
- Society libraries
- Local reading rooms
Property Prices in Hathipole
Average monthly rents in Hathipole (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹11K – ₹12K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹17K – ₹23K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹24K – ₹36K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹41K – ₹76K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹64K – ₹1.25L | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹1.07L – ₹2.43L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.84L – ₹4.94L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: A CITY GATE AND MARKET, NOT A RESIDENTIAL LOCALITY. “Pol” means gate. THE SOURCE FILES IT UNDER “HIRAN MAGRI & SECTOR BELT”, several kilometres south — IT BELONGS TO THE OLD CITY. It is commercial throughout. Prices shown are indicative for the surrounding belt. ASK WHICH QUARTER.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Hathipole
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓A principal old-city market
- ✓Very central, walkable to the lake belt
- ✓Strong established trade
What to Watch Out For
- A GATE AND MARKET, NOT A RESIDENTIAL LOCALITY
- FILED UNDER HIRAN MAGRI though it is in the OLD CITY
- TRADE FIRST — residential use sits above shops
- DIVIDED ANCESTRAL OWNERSHIP on older property
- Establish whether the property holds a UIT patta and whether it is leasehold or freehold
Renting in Hathipole: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.2
Connectivity
3.2
Lifestyle
4.0
Safety
4.2
Environment
