Wakad is one of Pimpri-Chinchwad's busiest suburbs: a dense mix of housing societies, shops, restaurants and offices beside the Mumbai–Bengaluru highway, a few minutes from the Hinjewadi IT parks. This guide covers where it is, how it connects, work, schools, hospitals and shopping, housing and commercial property, and what to check before buying.
It uses the location map in the Luxton by Saheel brochure and general knowledge of the area, which we flag where we cannot verify it.
In short: Wakad sits between Hinjewadi, Tathawade, Pimple Saudagar and the Mula river, with the highway and Hinjewadi Phase 1 close by, schools and hospitals throughout, and Phoenix Mall of the Millennium on its doorstep. It suits IT professionals and families; traffic at peak hours is the main drawback.
Where Wakad is
Wakad lies in the west of Pimpri-Chinchwad. Hinjewadi and Bhoirwadi are to the west, Tathawade and Punawale to the north, Rahatani, Kalewadi Phata and Pimple Saudagar to the east, and the Mula river, with Balewadi and Baner beyond, to the south. The Mumbai–Bengaluru highway runs through Wakad, and the roads towards Hinjewadi and Kalewadi Phata, and those around Indira College, carry most local traffic.
Getting around
- Highway: the Mumbai–Bengaluru highway links Wakad to Hinjewadi, Baner and the Mumbai expressway.
- Metro: Pune Metro Line 3, from Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar, runs close to Wakad along the highway. Check station locations and the line's status before counting on it.
- IT parks: Hinjewadi Phase 1 is within the 15-minute radius on the Luxton brochure's map.
Work
Most Wakad residents work in Hinjewadi's IT parks, and Wakad has grown largely as their home base. Its own offices are smaller: clinics, consultancies, banks and service businesses along the main roads. New commercial projects such as Luxton by Saheel Commercial add shops, showrooms and small offices for that local market.
Schools, hospitals and shopping
- Schools and colleges: the Indira College of Commerce and Science and Indira National School are on the brochure map, near Shani Mandir Road.
- Hospitals: the map marks Lifepoint Multispeciality, Surya Super Speciality, Orion Multispeciality, Mediplus Speciality, Pentagon, Manipal and Jupiter hospitals within its 15-minute radius.
- Shopping: Phoenix Mall of the Millennium, Xion Mall, DMart Hinjawadi and DMart Thergaon, Decathlon, Balewadi High Street and the Streets of Europe area are all marked on the map.
- Hotels and leisure: Sayaji, Ginger, TipTop International, Essentia Premier, The Orchid and Radisson Blu hotels, and Savitribai Phule Udyan.
Housing and commercial property
Wakad has a deep stock of 2 and 3 BHK flats in mid-rise and high-rise societies, plus newer luxury launches. Our guide to the best residential projects in Wakad compares current options. Commercial property is growing too: at Luxton by Saheel, first-floor shops start at ₹1.95 crore for 462 sq ft and ground-floor showrooms at ₹4.78 crore for 758 sq ft; see our Luxton price guide and showroom vs shop vs office comparison.
Who Wakad suits
Wakad suits Hinjewadi employees who want a shorter commute than from Baner or Pimple Saudagar, families who want schools, hospitals and malls within a few minutes, and small businesses serving a large residential catchment. It suits less well buyers who want quiet, low-density surroundings.
What to check before buying in Wakad
- Peak-hour traffic towards Hinjewadi and on the highway, at the times you would travel.
- Water supply arrangements, which vary between societies.
- Road width and access to the plot; some projects sit on narrow internal roads.
- For new projects, the MahaRERA registration and completion date, with our MahaRERA checklist.
Wakad: frequently asked questions
Is Wakad a good place to live?
For people working in Hinjewadi who want schools, hospitals and malls nearby, yes. Peak-hour traffic is the main drawback.
Where is Wakad in Pune?
In the west of Pimpri-Chinchwad, between Hinjewadi, Tathawade, Pimple Saudagar and the Mula river.
How far is Wakad from Hinjewadi?
Hinjewadi Phase 1 is within the 15-minute radius on the Luxton by Saheel brochure map, depending on traffic.
Is there a metro in Wakad?
Pune Metro Line 3 (Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar) runs close to Wakad. Check station locations and its status.
Which malls are near Wakad?
Phoenix Mall of the Millennium, Xion Mall and Balewadi High Street, among others.
Is Wakad good for commercial property?
Its large residential catchment supports shops and services. Judge each unit on its frontage, access and price per sq ft of carpet area.
