Guruwar Peth, Pune
18°30′20″N 73°51′39″E / 18.505555°N 73.860755°E
Guruwar Peth | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
The Church Of The Holy Name and its bell tower | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Pune |
| Taluka | Havelli |
| Established | 1625 |
| Founded by | Shahaji |
| Named after | "Thursday" in Marathi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
• Total | 253.684 km2 (97.948 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 549 m (1,801 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | approx. 9,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postcode | 411042 |
| Telephone code | 020 |
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
- ^ a b "6 Most Beautiful Churches In Pune That Are Known For Architecture, Heritage And Grandeur!". Whats Hot. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ "Church of the Holy Name of Panch-Howd Mission". map.sahapedia.org. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ "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.