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Deccan Gymkhana
Deccan Gymkhana
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	Nickname: Deccan
	Deccan Gymkhana Location in Maharashtra, India
	Coordinates: 18°31′06″N 73°50′26″E / 18.5184°N 73.8406°E
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Pune
Taluka	Pune City
Government
• Body	Pune Municipal Corporation
Languages
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	411004
Telephone code	020-
Vehicle registration	MH-12
Lok Sabha constituency	Pune
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Shivajinagar, Pune
Civic agency	Pune Municipal Corporation

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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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+'''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 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 areas like the [[Balgandharva]] drama theater, [[Alka Cinema hall]] and the [[City Pride (Pune)|City Pride]] Multiplex (opposite to Deccan Gymkhana [[PMPML]] depot) are 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===
-{| class="wikitable"
-|-
-! Route Number !! Route !! Via
-|-
-| 75 || Deccan Gymkhana to Vidyanagar || ABC, [[Pune Railway Station|Pune Station]], Bund Gardens, Shanti Nagar.
-|-
-| 84 || Deccan Gymkhana to Sangarun || [[SNDT]] College, [[Kothrud]] Stand, Karve Nagar, [[Warje|Warje-Malwadi]], Uttam Nagar.
-|-
-| 85 || Deccan Gymkhana to Aahiregaon || [[SNDT]] College, [[Kothrud]] Stand, Karve Nagar, [[Warje|Warje-Malwadi]], Uttam Nagar, Kondhwa Gate.
-|-
-| 93 || Deccan Gymkhana to Pimple Nilakh|| [[Pune Municipal Corporation]], [[University of Pune|Pune University]] gate, [[Aundh (Pune)|Aundh]]
-|-
-| 105 || Deccan Gymkhana to DP Road (Maddy Point) || [[University of Pune|Pune University]] gate, ITI.
-|-
-| 107 || Deccan Gymkhana to Dapodi (Mantriniketan) || [[Pune Municipal Corporation]], Range Hills, [[Khadki#Khadki Railway Station|Khadki Station]].
-|-
-| 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==
 *[[Shivajinagar, Pune|Shivajinagar]]
+*[[Gymkhana]]
 *[[Swargate]]
-*[[Pune Railway Station]].
+*[[Pune Railway Station]]
-*[[Pune]].
+*[[Pune]]
-*[[Pune District]].
+*[[Pune District]]
-*[[Maharashtra]].
+*[[Maharashtra]]
 ==References==
+{{reflist}}
-<references/>
 ==External links==
 {{Commons category}}
-*[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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