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'''Deccan Gymkhana''' is an area in [[Pune]] city named for the [[Deccan Gymkhana Ground|Deccan Gymkhana Sports Club]], which lies in the centre of the city.
[[File:Sambhaji Park.JPG|thumb|Chhatrapati Sambhaji Garden]]
'''Deccan Gymkhana''' is an area in [[Pune]] city named for the Deccan Gymkhana Sports Club, which lies in the centre of the city. This famous club was started in October 1906 by a few forward thinking civic-minded citizens, the chief founder being Mr. Balkrishna Narayan Bhajekar. The Deccan Gymkhana Sports Club and Society was established on the land owned by [[Shiledar]] Shirole ([[Patil]]{{dn|date=November 2018}}) family who agreed to lease the land because Lokmanya Tilak had taken the initiative. The area has lots of cafes, entertainment areas, restaurants, shopping malls and shops and is one of the major areas of Pune. Important roads like [[Karve Road]], [[Jangli Maharaj Road]] and [[Fergusson College Road]] originate in this area. This area is well linked to the different areas of Pune by [[PMPML]] buses. This area is close to the [[Pune Municipal Corporation]]. This area has [[Sambhaji Park]], one of the famous parks in the city. [[Tilak Road]] serves as a link between [[Swargate]] and Deccan Gymkhana, while the [[Laxmi Road]] links this area to [[Pune Cantonment]]. This area also has the famous [[Deccan Gymkhana Sports Club]] and the [[PYC Hindu Gymkhana]]. There is famous Temple of Lord Hanuman, Balbheem Temple in the area. The area is surrounded with greenery.

==Entertainment & Food==

Entertainment area like the [[City Pride (Pune)|City Pride]] Multiplex (opposite to Deccan Gymkhana [[PMPML]] depot) is situated in this area. Restaurants like [[KFC]], [[McDonald's]] and [[Pizza Hut]] on Jangli Maharaj road [[Vaishali Restaurant|Vaishali]] and Rupali on Fergusson College road are located in this area. The famous [[Irani cafe]], "[[Cafe Good Luck]]" was established here in 1935, on the [[Roads in Pune#Fergusson College .28.22FC.22.29 Road .5BOfficial name Gokhale Road.5D|Fergusson College Road]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Deccan Gymkhana: There’s a lot in a name|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-05-26/pune/27134238_1_post-office-change-political-stunt |publisher=The Times of India|date=26 May 2002 |accessdate=25 May 2013}}</ref>

==Transport==

===PMPML Buses===

Deccan Gymkhana is a major halt on several routes of [[PMPML-Malwadi]] have there halt at Deccan Gymkhana. Buses from Gokhle Nagar and Janwadi traveling to Shanipar and [[Swargate]] pass via Deccan Gymkhana. Buses originating from [[Pune Railway Station]] and [[Shivajinagar, Pune|Shivajinagar]] to Karve Nagar, Bharti Vidyapeet and Dhankawadi pass from Deccan Gymkhana. High bus frequency routea re of buses traveling from [[Pune Municipal Corporation]] to Kondhwa gate, [[Kothrud]] and Warje-Malwadi. Deccan Gymkhana also has [[PMPML]] depot. Buses originate from here to Dapodi, Pimple Nilakh, DP road ([[Aundh (Pune)|Aundh]]), Vidyanagar and few other areas. High bus frequency routes from [[Swargate]] to [[Kothrud]] and [[Warje|Warje-Malwadi]] halt at Deccan Corner PMPML stop which in front of Garware High School. Other route passing through Deccan Corner are from [[Kothrud]] to [[Hadapsar]], [[Pune Railway Station]], Salunkhe Vihar and Kondwa Budrukh. Buses from Market Yard to [[Paud]], Gotawade and few villages near [[Pune]] have their halt at Deccan Corner. Buses from [[Hadapsar]] and [[Pune Railway Station]] to [[Warje|Warje-Malwadi]], Karvenagar and [[Kothrud]] bus stand. Other routes are Dhanori to [[Swargate]] (Via Deccan Gymkhana), [[Pune Municipal Corporation]] to [[Hadapsar]] (Via Deccan Gymkhana), NDA Gate to Pune Railway Station and from Upper Indira Nagar to [[Kothrud]] and Karve Nagar (Via Deccan Corner), from Karve Nagar to Sahakar Nagar (Via Deccan Corner) and [[Warje|Warje-Malwadi]] to Market Yard (via Deccan Corner).

===PMPML routes originating from Deccan Gymkhana Bus Depot===

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! Route Number !! Route !! Via
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| 75 || Deccan Gymkhana to Vidyanagar || ABC, [[Pune Railway Station|Pune Station]], Bund Gardens, Shanti Nagar.
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| 84 || Deccan Gymkhana to Sangarun || [[SNDT]] College, [[Kothrud]] Stand, Karve Nagar, [[Warje|Warje-Malwadi]], Uttam Nagar.
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| 85 || Deccan Gymkhana to Aahiregaon || [[SNDT]] College, [[Kothrud]] Stand, Karve Nagar, [[Warje|Warje-Malwadi]], Uttam Nagar, Kondhwa Gate.
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| 93 || Deccan Gymkhana to Pimple Nilakh|| [[Pune Municipal Corporation]], [[University of Pune|Pune University]] gate, [[Aundh (Pune)|Aundh]]
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| 105 || Deccan Gymkhana to DP Road (Maddy Point) || [[University of Pune|Pune University]] gate, ITI.
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| 107 || Deccan Gymkhana to Dapodi (Mantriniketan) || [[Pune Municipal Corporation]], Range Hills, [[Khadki#Khadki Railway Station|Khadki Station]].
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| Shuttle || Deccan Gymkhana to [[Lohegaon]] || Juna Bazaar, [[Pune Railway Station|Pune Station]], Yerawada Post.
|}

===Other Modes===

Other Modes of Transport are [[Auto Rickshaw]], Proposed [[Pune Metro]], Private Buses and Private Vehicles.

==Sports==

===Deccan Gymkhana Sports Club===

Deccan Gymkhana Sports Club is a sports club situated in central Pune, after which the surrounding area is named. It was established on 5 October 1906, the chief founder being Mr. Balkrishna Narayan Bhajekar. The membership stood at 16 in 1908 and is at present almost 6000 .
It has [[basketball]] and [[volleyball]] courts and a [[cricket]] ground along with one [[gym]]nasium hall. It also has facilities for [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[table tennis]], [[billiards]], [[card game|cards]] and 11 [[tennis]] courts. It has one main [[Club (organization)|club]]house.

====History====

This sports club has hosted [[Davis Cup]] matches. This was also the host of MPL (Maharashtra Premier League) [[cricket]] matches. This club also host the NECC ITF Women's Tennis Championship 2009 from 16 November 2009 to 22 November 2009.

====Sports====
# [[Swimming (sport)|Swimming]] and [[Waterpolo]]
#[[Basketball]].
#[[Volleyball]].
#[[Tennis]].
#[[Gym]]nasium.
#[[Cricket]].
#[[Table Tennis]].
#[[Billiards]].

===PYC Hindu Gymkhana===

PYC Hindu Gymkhana or PYC club is situated in Deccan Gymkhana area of [[Pune]]. This club has a 2 [[basketball]] courts, a [[cricket]] ground and 4 [[tennis]] courts. This is one of the famous sports club in [[Pune]].

====Sports====
#[[Basketball]].
#[[Cricket]].
#[[Tennis]].


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Shivajinagar, Pune|Shivajinagar]]
*[[Shivajinagar, Pune|Shivajinagar]]
*[[Gymkhana]]
*[[Swargate]]
*[[Swargate]]
*[[Pune Railway Station]].
*[[Pune Railway Station]]
*[[Pune]].
*[[Pune]]
*[[Pune District]].
*[[Pune District]]
*[[Maharashtra]].
*[[Maharashtra]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.asklaila.com/Deccan-Gymkhana-Guide-Pune/lg1484 Deccan Gymkhana Guide]
*[http://in.local.yahoo.com/deccan-gymkhana-pune/restaurant/s/kwq-1/ Deccan Gymkhana Hotels]
*[http://www.india9.com/i9show/Deccan-Gymkhana-56111.htm Deccan Gymkhana]


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Latest revision as of 23:22, 23 October 2024

Deccan Gymkhana
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Deccan
Deccan Gymkhana is located in Maharashtra
Deccan Gymkhana
Deccan Gymkhana
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 18°31′06″N 73°50′26″E / 18.5184°N 73.8406°E / 18.5184; 73.8406
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictPune
TalukaPune City
Government
 • BodyPune Municipal Corporation
Languages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
411004
Telephone code020-
Vehicle registrationMH-12
Lok Sabha constituencyPune
Vidhan Sabha constituencyShivajinagar, Pune
Civic agencyPune Municipal Corporation

Deccan Gymkhana is an area in Pune city named for the Deccan Gymkhana Sports Club, which lies in the centre of the city.

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