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Bhosari (IAST: Bhosarī), historically known as Bhojapur, is a neighborhood in the city of Pimpri-Chinchwad, India. It is well known for its cultural and sports activities like Wrestling and Kabaddi.
The area is also recognized as one of the oldest settlements in Pimpri-Chinchwad, with archaeological findings indicating its historical significance. Today, Bhosari has developed into a major industrial hub, housing the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area that supports numerous small, medium, and large-scale industries.[1]
History
Bhosari village has a history dating to Gautam Buddha's era.[2] It is said to have been under the rule of Bhoja tribe during the late Vedic Age. It is said that king Bhoja established a capital here and named it Bhojapura (lit. city of Bhoja).[3]
Bhosari was called Bheusari (Sanskrit: भेऊसरी) during the Rashtrakuta rule in the 8th century. A land grant copperplate inscription dated 758 CE describes Krishna I gifting the village of Bopkhelugram (present day Bopkhel) to Pugadibhatta, mentioning Bheusari to the north of the village.[4]
Bhosari Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation is the largest industrial area in this region containing big companies like Tata Motors, Philips, Thermax, and Century Enka.[5][6][7]
The Marutrao Landge International Wrestling Training Center opened in Bhosari in 2023.[8]
Geography and Climate
Bhosari is situated at a height of Template:Convert above sea level. Similar to Pimpri-Chinchwad, Bhosari has a tropical wet and dry (Köppen Aw) climate, closely bordering upon a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh).
Bhosari is located about Template:Convert east of Pimpri-Chinchwad city center, and is traversed by National Highway 60 connecting Pune to Dhule via Nashik.
References
- ↑ Bhosari Industrial Area. MIDC India. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ↑ Gautama Buddha and the Wheel of Dharma - The Isha Blog. The Isha Blog(2016-12-19). Retrieved 2017-10-10.
- ↑ PCMC History. Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ↑ Sutradhara’s tales: Pune gets its first names... royal patronages recognise sacred headquarters(3 March 2021). Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ↑ Tata Motors Limited | Largest Indian Automobile Manufacturer. www.tatamotors.com. Retrieved 2017-10-10.
- ↑ Engineering solutions for heating, cooling, water & waste management, specialty chemicals, air pollution control. thermaxglobal.com. Retrieved 2017-10-10.
- ↑ Century Enka Ltd. - Pune, & Rajashree Polyfil - Bharuch in Gujrat producing Nylon & Polyester Filament Yarns, Tyre Cord Fabrics &. centuryenka.co.in. Retrieved 2017-10-10.
- ↑ Pimpri-Chinchwad: International Wrestling Complex And Training Centre Inaugurated In Bhosari(5 October 2023). Retrieved 17 January 2025.