Lohagaon
Lohgaon/Lohagaon | |
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Suburb of Pune | |
| Lohgaon | |
Lohgaon Skyline as seen from Khandoba Mal near DY Patil University | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Pune |
| Taluka | Haveli |
| Government | |
| • Body | Pune Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.48 km2 (4.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 591.46 m (1,940.49 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 32,857 |
| • Density | 3,100/km2 (8,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Lohagaonkar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 411047 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-12 |
| Avg. summer temperature | 33 °C (91 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 24 °C (75 °F) |
Lohgaon (Lohagāva) is a neighbourhood in northeast Pune, India. There is a grand temple of Shri Sant Tukaram Maharaj in Lohgaon. A big kirtan festival is celebrated every year and a big fair is held. Shiva Jayanti is also celebrated on a large scale every year.
Lohgaon is primarily known for the Pune Airport, a customs airport. It comes under Pune Municipal Corporation. It also has an Indian Air Force Base, which houses the 2 Wing, IAF. Established in 1939, it is one of the oldest air bases in India, after the Ambala Air Base. Many ex-servicemen from different regions of India reside in parts of Lohagaon. The area has grown hugely in this decade as a residential area due to the development of IT Parks in adjoining Viman Nagar. Lohegaon has relatively less buildings and tall structures compared to nearby areas due to its proximity to the airport.