Wagholi is one of the most well known areas in eastern Pune and has steadily emerged as a vital residential and industrial zone. The name of the area has been derived from the iconic Wagheshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is a huge tourist attraction in the city.

Connectivity
Wagholi is located along the Nagar Road and is well connected to the Pune city centre. IT hubs like Hadapsar and Kharadi are also well linked to it, along with places like Mundhwa, Kondhwa and Ranjangaon. A four-lane highway runs near the area and this goes all the way up to Ahmednagar in Gujarat. There are several roads and flyovers accessible from the locality, including a brand new Shikrapur-Wagholi flyover in the works. The MSRTC bus network is a major connectivity lifeline here along with the Outer Ring Road.

Real estate
The area has witnessed huge housing demand in recent times owing to its strategic location, fabulous connectivity to several major destinations in Pune and its relative affordability compared with various places in the city. Developers have come up with several luxury and mid-segment apartments in this locality. Property rates have increased by more than 30 per cent over the last few months on the back of steady development.


Social infrastructure
Leading educational institutions near Wagholi include the Sharad Pawar International School, Jyotirmay International School and the Netaji Subhash Chandra Boys Military School. Reputed hospitals connected to the area include the Kolte Hospital, Nathshree Hospital and Noble Hospital among others. Prominent shopping malls near the locality include the Nucleus Mall and Ishanya Mall, while premium hotels like Maple and Parc Estique are also accessible from it.