Bhor

Bhor is a town and the headquarters of Bhor taluka in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. Located in the western central part of the state, it sits in the foothills of the Western Ghats and serves as a local administrative and commercial center. The surrounding region is predominantly rural, with agricultural activity and local trade forming the backbone of the economy. Bhor is connected by road to nearby towns and is often noted for its proximity to hilly landscapes and nature-oriented attractions.

Bhor Ghat refers to a mountain pass in the Western Ghats that lies on the route between Mumbai and Pune. The pass is part of the Mumbai–Pune railway corridor and traverses rugged terrain with tunnels and viaducts that were developed during the expansion of the railway network in the 19th century. The Bhor Ghat section remains an important and frequently cited feature of the region’s transportation framework, as well as a popular area for sightseeing due to its scenic views.

Bhor State was a former princely state in the Deccan region during the British Raj, with its capital at Bhor. It was ruled by the Bhonsle dynasty and comprised several talukas in the surrounding area. Under British suzerainty but with internal autonomy, the state acceded to the Indian Union after independence, in 1948, and its territory was subsequently integrated into the state of Bombay (later Maharashtra).