Pune Metropolitan Region
Pune Metropolitan Region | |
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Pune Skyline | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Pune |
| Talukas | PCMC, PMC |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 7,256.46 km2 (2,801.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Metro | 7,541,946 |
| • Metro density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 (IST) |
| Development Authority | PMRDA |
| Chairman | Devendra Fadnavis, CM |
| Minister Responsible | Vacant |
| Metropolitan Commissioner | Shri Yogesh Mhase, IAS |
Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR) is the metropolitan region around the city of Pune. According to practical purposes, PMR comprises two Municipal Corporations of PMC, PCMC and three Cantonment Boards, spread over an area of 7,256.46 km2. The population of the region as per 2011 census was 7,541,946. It Contributes 80% GDP to Pune District and 9.2% GDP to Maharashtra.
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is the planning and development authority of the region formed. PMRDA is headed by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis. Shri Yogesh Mhase, IAS, is the Metropolitan Commissioner. The authority is responsible for various town planning schemes, ring roads as well as Pune Metro (Line 3).