Pune Camp

Pune Cantt, also known as Camp, is a military cantonment located in the city of Pune, India. It was established in 1817 for accommodating troops of the Indian Army. The cantonment houses many military establishments. It is also known for its shopping locations, MG Road and East Street. The headquarters of Indian Army's Southern Command is located in Pune Cantonment. The National War Memorial Southern Command which commemorates the sacrifice of soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces is also situated in the cantonment.

Camp
Pune Cantt
Cantonment
Road shown with a few shops housed in building constructed by the British.
MG Road in Pune Cantonment
Official logo of Camp
Logo
Camp is located in Maharashtra
Camp
Camp
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 18°30′45″N 73°59′09″E
Country India
StateMaharashtra
RegionPaschim Maharashtra
DivisionPune
DistrictPune
Established1817
TalukaHaveli taluka
Government
 • BodyPune Cantonment Board
 • Cantonment Executive OfficerShri. Amit Kumar[1]
Area
 • Total11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
Elevation
577 m (1,893 ft)
Population
 (2005)[2]
 • Total79,454
 • Density6,700/km2 (17,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
411 0xx
Telephone code(91)20
Vehicle registrationMH 12, MH 14
Lok Sabha constituencyPune
Vidhan Sabha constituencyPune Cantonment
Civic agencyPune Cantonment Board
ClimateTropical Wet & Dry (Köppen)
Avg. annual temperature24 °C (75 °F)
Avg. summer temperature30 °C (86 °F)
Avg. winter temperature12 °C (54 °F)
Websitepune.cantt.gov.in

History

The British Indian Army already had a small encampment west of the Mula River in Khadki. As more troops were required to be accommodated, a larger area was occupied to the west of the Mutha River, leading to the establishment of the Pune Cantonment in 1817[3] for accommodating troops of the British Indian Army. The villages of Mali, Munjeri, Wanowrie and Ghorpuri (Ghorpadi) were selected for this purpose.[4] Initially, a garrison for 4,620 troops was planned for the cantonment. This included two European regiments, a mountain battery, a native cavalry and three native regiments.[3] A central belt of 130 acres (0.53 km2) was designated for training and drills. The firing ranges were located at Golibar Maidan.[3] Soon a large number of civilians began settling in the area. This was encouraged since civilians provided services to troops garrisoned in the cantonment.

The statue of Sam Maneckshaw lies on Sir Maneckji Mehta Road near the headquarters of the Southern Command and is golden in colour
A statue of Sam Manekshaw in Pune Cantonment
The National War Memorial Southern Command is made out of red stone
The National War Memorial Southern Command in Pune Cantonment

The limits of the cantonment were extended in 1822. In 1963, Ghorpuri village (Ghorpadi) and Fatima Nagar were merged into the cantonment area. The limit of the cantonment was again extended in the same year when Mundhwa village was included in the cantonment.

Government and politics

Pune Cantonment is a part of the Pune Lok Sabha constituency. Pune Cantonment is a separate constituency of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). The currently elected Member of Legislative Assembly from Pune Cantonment constituency is Sunil Kamble.[5]

Civic administration

The Pune Cantonment Board is responsible for the civic administration of the cantonment. Pune Cantonment is not a part of Pune Municipal Corporation, instead, the Chairman, Cantonment Board is the head of the civic administration within the Cantonment Board area. The Lashkar Police Station is responsible for maintaining law and order in Pune Cantonment.[6] The cantonment comes under Zone II of the Pune Police.

Transport

Pune Cantonment is connected by public transport buses operated by the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited.[7] Autorickshaws are easily available in the cantonment. The NH-65 which connects Pune to Machilipatnam via Solapur and Hyderabad passes through the cantonment. The nearest rail link to the cantonment is the Pune Railway Station. The nearest airport is the Pune International Airport.

Utility services

The Pune Municipal Corporation supplies water to the residents of Pune Cantonment.[4] The Pune Cantonment Board has also set up public water posts for usage by economically backward sections. Electricity is distributed by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited.

Education

The Pune Cantonment Board runs one ITI college, three high schools and six primary schools in the cantonment area.[8] In addition to these, there are many other private schools and colleges in Pune Cantonment. The Armed Forces Medical College, a prominent landmark, is also located here. Azam Campus is one of the biggest college campuses in the cantonment area for students, with more than eight colleges like dental, business, hotel management, pharmacy, senior college, junior college for girls and 5 schools.

Health

The Pune Cantonment Board runs the Cantonment General Hospital,[9] a 100 bedded hospital on the Solapur Road. It also runs 3 dispensaries in the Cantonment. A military hospital is also located in the cantonment. Additionally, Ruby Hall Clinic, Jehangir Hospital (both privately operated) and the Sassoon Hospital (state operated) are located in the vicinity of the cantonment.

See also

References
  1. "Welcome to Cantonment Board Pune". Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. "Cities in India". Retrieved 16 January 2010.
  3. "History of the Southern Command". Retrieved 4 December 2010.
  4. "Pune Cantonment Administration Report". Retrieved 28 November 2009.
  5. "Dilip Kamble(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- PUNE CANTONMENT (SC)(PUNE) - Affidavit Information of Candidate".
  6. "Pune Police Stations". Retrieved 15 January 2010.
  7. "PMPML". Archived from the original on 5 December 2009. Retrieved 19 December 2009.
  8. "PCB Admin Report". Retrieved 28 November 2009.
  9. "Pune Cantonment Board". Retrieved 25 November 2009.
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