Chikhali is a fast-growing residential area in the north of Pimpri-Chinchwad, along the road that links the pilgrim towns of Dehu and Alandi. Close to the Talawade, Bhosari and Chakan industrial belts, it has become one of PCMC's busiest markets for mid-priced flats. This guide covers where it is, how it connects, daily life and what new homes cost.
In short: Chikhali suits buyers who work in north Pimpri-Chinchwad's industrial and IT belts and want a new 2 or 3 BHK at a lower price than Wakad or Ravet. New towers line Dehu–Alandi Road and Spine Road; the trade-off is busy main roads and civic services still catching up with growth in the interior lanes.
Where Chikhali is
Chikhali lies in the northern part of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, between Moshi to the east, Talawade to the north and Nigdi and the Pradhikaran sectors to the south-west. Neighbourhoods such as Purna Nagar, Kudalwadi and Jadhavwadi fall within the wider Chikhali area.
Roads and connectivity
- Dehu–Alandi Road runs through Chikhali and is the main spine for new projects such as Santiago Moonrise.
- Spine Road links Chikhali and Moshi to Bhosari on one side and Nigdi on the other.
- Highways: the Pune–Nashik highway is reached through Moshi and Bhosari, and the old Mumbai–Pune highway through Nigdi and Akurdi.
- Jobs: Talawade MIDC and its IT companies, Bhosari MIDC and Chakan MIDC are the big employers nearby; Santiago's brochure puts Talawade and Bhosari MIDC 10 to 15 minutes away and Chakan MIDC 15 to 20.
Daily life
From Santiago Moonrise on Dehu–Alandi Road, the developer's brochure lists D-Mart, HDFC and ICICI branches, City Pride School, SNBP International School, Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir and the district court within 5 to 10 minutes; Spine City Mall, Sainath Hospital and the PCMC market yard within 10 to 15 minutes; and Dr. D. Y. Patil Memorial Hospital, the Yashwantrao Chavan medical hospital and Central Mall within 15 to 20 minutes. Times are the developer's estimates and depend on traffic.
New homes in Chikhali
New launches here are mostly mid-rise and high-rise towers of 1, 2 and 3 BHK homes. Santiago Moonrise offers 2 BHK homes of about 693 sq ft carpet from ₹55 lakh, due in April 2028; read our review and floor plan comparison. Privia Naimish is another project on Pune Home in Chikhali. Buyers often compare Chikhali with Moshi, Charholi and Indrayani Nagar in Bhosari. Whichever you shortlist, check its registration with our RERA checklist.
What to weigh
- For: lower prices than western PCMC, a short commute to the Talawade, Bhosari and Chakan job belts, and schools, banks, markets and hospitals already in place along the main roads.
- Against: heavy traffic on Dehu–Alandi Road and Spine Road at peak hours, a long drive to Hinjewadi or central Pune, and some interior lanes where roads and water supply are still being upgraded.
- Tip: visit at the morning and evening peak, drive your daily route, and ask the society or developer how water is supplied.
Chikhali: frequently asked questions
Where is Chikhali in Pune?
In the northern part of Pimpri-Chinchwad, between Moshi, Talawade and Nigdi, within the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.
Is Chikhali a good place to buy a flat?
For buyers who work in the Talawade, Bhosari or Chakan belts, it offers new homes at lower prices than western PCMC; the trade-offs are peak-hour traffic and civic services still catching up in some lanes.
Which main roads serve Chikhali?
Dehu–Alandi Road and Spine Road, with the Pune–Nashik highway reached through Moshi and Bhosari.
Which industrial areas are near Chikhali?
Talawade MIDC, Bhosari MIDC and Chakan MIDC.
What do new 2 BHK flats cost in Chikhali?
At Santiago Moonrise on Dehu–Alandi Road, 2 BHK homes of about 693 sq ft carpet start at ₹55 lakh.
Which neighbourhoods are part of Chikhali?
The wider Chikhali area includes Purna Nagar, Kudalwadi and Jadhavwadi.
