Lohagaon

Lohegaon a.k.a. Lohgaon
Suburb of Pune
Lohgaon
Lohgaon Skyline as seen from Khandoba Mal near DY Patil University
Lohgaon Skyline as seen from Khandoba Mal near DY Patil University
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictPune
TalukaHaveli
Government
 • BodyPune Municipal Corporation
Area
 • Total10.48 km2 (4.05 sq mi)
Elevation591.46 m (1,940.49 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total32,857
 • Density3,100/km2 (8,100/sq mi)
DemonymLohagaonkar
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
411047
Vehicle registrationMH-12
Avg. summer temperature33 °C (91 °F)
Avg. winter temperature24 °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.[3] 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.

Pune Airport, which is situated in Lohagaon
  1. ^ a b 2011 Census censusindia.gov.in [dead link]
  2. ^ "Lohgaon Elevation (591.46 M)".
  3. ^ "2 Wing, Indian Air Force - Database". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 7 December 2021.