Guruwar Peth, Pune

18°30′20″N 73°51′39″E / 18.505555°N 73.860755°E / 18.505555; 73.860755

Guruwar Peth
Neighbourhood
The Church Of The Holy Name and its bell tower
The Church Of The Holy Name and its bell tower
Guruwar Peth is located in Maharashtra
Guruwar Peth
Guruwar Peth
Location within Maharashtra
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictPune
TalukaHavelli
Established1625
Founded byShahaji
Named after"Thursday" in Marathi
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
Area
 • Total
253.684 km2 (97.948 sq mi)
Elevation
549 m (1,801 ft)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
9,500 (approx.)
 • Density37/km2 (97/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postcode
411042
Telephone code020

Guruwar Peth is an area located in Pune (Old) City, in Maharashtra State of the Republic of India.[1]

The Church of the Holy Name, built in December 1885,[2] possesses the tallest bell tower in Guruwar Peth.[3][1]

References

  1. 1 2 "6 Most Beautiful Churches In Pune That Are Known For Architecture, Heritage And Grandeur!". Whats Hot. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  2. ↑ "Church of the Holy Name of Panch-Howd Mission". map.sahapedia.org. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "Know Your City: A 137-year-old church that marked the advent of Christian Mission work in Poona". The Indian Express. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2026.


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