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Abstract: Alandi (Devachi) is a spiritual place which is close to the cities of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad and belongs to the Pune metropolitan area and where every year warkaris visit in lakhs. There is increase in the residing population along with the increase in related requirements. Existing infrastructure and facilities are not sufficient. It leads to much obstruction and many social and economic problems. Urbanization is taking place at a faster rate in India. Urbanization process involves shifting of rural people to cities and metros to find the sources of living and employment. It is natural process. India is developing nation and urbanisation is increasing due to planned policies by Central and State Government. LPG has accelerated the growth rate urban areas. Industrial development takes place at the fringe of PMC and PCMC area to take benefit of high class facilities of education, health, housing, recreation and other basic amenities. Proposed Ring road, MIDCs at Chakan, Talegaon, Sanaswadi, Ranjangaon have trmendous impact on Alandi(Devachi). This research paper focus on the availability various facilities, future prospects for Alandi(D), problems due to urbanization in Alandi (D). This paper also suggests implications to face certain challenges.

Urbanization, Poverty, Transport, Unemployment, Water, Women empowerment etc.