Punawale lies between Hinjewadi and the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway, north-west of Wakad and next to Tathawade and Ravet. It has many new residential projects, popular with buyers working in the Hinjewadi IT park, along Kate Wasti Road, Marunji Road and the roads towards the highway.
This guide covers where Punawale is, how it connects, and the schools, hospitals and shopping around it, using the location map published by Prapti Buildcon for Celestia Heights on Kate Wasti Road.
In short: from Kate Wasti Road, Laxmi Chowk is about a kilometre away and Wipro Circle in Hinjewadi Phase 1 about two. The 65 m ring road runs to the west and the highway to the east, with Phoenix Mall near Bhumkar Chowk. New 2 BHK homes start at about ₹68 lakh at Celestia Heights.
Where Punawale is
Punawale sits on the western side of the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway, reached from it at the Punawale underpass and at Bhumkar Chowk. To the west, the 65 m ring road and Marunji Road lead towards Marunji, Life Republic and Hinjewadi. Within Punawale, Kate Wasti is a residential pocket along Kate Wasti Road, beside the Kate Wasti forest.
Connectivity
- Laxmi Chowk: about 1 km from Kate Wasti Road
- Wipro Circle and Hinjewadi Phase 1: about 2 km
- Mumbai-Bengaluru highway: at the Punawale underpass or Bhumkar Chowk
- 65 m ring road: to the west, towards Life Republic
Schools and colleges
- Adhira School, Euro Kids and Akshara Vidyalaya in Punawale
- Vibgyor School, near Laxmi Chowk
- Indira College, JSPM Engineering College, Blossom and Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, towards the highway
- Lotus Business School, ALARD College of Business Studies and Balaji Law College
Hospitals
- Life Care Hospital and Punawale Hospital
- Babi Hospital and Ruby Hall Clinic, towards Hinjewadi
- Saiyog Hospital and Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, across the highway
Shopping
18 Latitude and Sai Millennium are in Punawale, Phoenix Mall and Decathlon are near Bhumkar Chowk, and Grand Highstreet, Xion Mall and the hotels around Wipro Circle are in Hinjewadi.
New homes in Kate Wasti, Punawale
Celestia Heights by Prapti Buildcon has 2 BHK homes from ₹68 lakh and 3 BHK homes from ₹95 lakh (agreement value), with offices from ₹90 lakh, and possession expected in 2030. Read our Celestia Heights review, or see every project on the Punawale locality page.
Is Punawale right for you?
Yes, if you work in Hinjewadi or Wakad and want a newer home close to the IT park, with quick access to the highway. Think twice if you need a daily commute to east Pune, which is a long drive across the city.
Punawale: frequently asked questions
Where is Punawale in Pune?
In Pimpri-Chinchwad, between Hinjewadi and the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway, next to Tathawade, Ravet and Wakad. The pincode is 411033.
How far is Punawale from Hinjewadi?
About 2 km from Kate Wasti Road to Wipro Circle in Hinjewadi Phase 1.
Which schools are in Punawale?
Adhira School, Euro Kids and Akshara Vidyalaya, with Vibgyor School, Indira College and JSPM nearby.
Which hospitals are near Punawale?
Life Care Hospital and Punawale Hospital, with Ruby Hall Clinic in Hinjewadi and Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital across the highway.
Where is Kate Wasti?
A residential pocket of Punawale along Kate Wasti Road, beside the Kate Wasti forest.
What do new flats cost in Punawale?
At Celestia Heights on Kate Wasti Road, 2 BHK homes start at about ₹68 lakh and 3 BHK homes at ₹95 lakh (agreement value).
