Rajgurunagar (Khed)


Rajgurunagar is a census town in the Pune Metropolitan Region of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the headquarters of Khed taluka in the Pune district.

Etymology

The town was known by the name Khed in the past.In the 1960s the name was changed to Rajgurunagar in honour of Indian freedom fighter, Shivaram Rajguru, who was born here.

Demographics

ReligionPopulation
Hindu85.23%
Muslim07.36%
Jain03.63%
Buddhist03.23%
Christian0.17%
Sikh0.07%
Other0.10%
Not stated0.20%
Total25,146

Government and Politics

Education

's Special Economic Zone named as Khed City is the biggest SEZ in Pune spread over 1,000 hectares of notified land in Khed taluka.
MARS International India Pvt.Ltd., the global manufacturer of chocolates, snack foods and pet foods acquired a large parcel of land in KhedCity. The Company will set up its first manufacturing facility in India here with investment of Rs 1,005 crore.

Tourism

The city of Rajgurunagar is not a tourist destination but some places worth visiting.
Rajguru Wada is a historical place in Rajgurunagar. Siddheshwar Temple lies on the banks of river Bhima. Kedareshwar Temple is also an ancient Shiva temple. There is also a Shani temple. The newly constructed Hutatma Rajguru Bridge in Rajgurunagar is also a tourist destination. Chaskaman Dam, located at a distance of 22 km from Rajgurunagar, is popular in all Khed talukas. Kalmodi dam is also in the area, and Bhama Askhed dam is at a distance of 30 km from Khed.
Kundeshwar, Shingi, Bhamchandra Caves, Bhama Kund at Shelu, Chakreshwar Temple at Karanjvihire are also tourist places. Dhume Dongar in Chandoli village in Rajgurunagar is also popular. Tukai Mata Mandir, Alandi Dnyaneshwar mandir, Nimgaon Khandoba, yemai Mata Mandir at Kanhersar are also religious places. Bhimashankar is a religious and tourist destination.