- Begumpet
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Begumpet
metro = Hyderabad
state_name = Andhra Pradesh
type = neighbourhood
skyline = Begumpetfly.jpg
skyline_caption = Begumpet flyover, one of the oldest flyovers in the city
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district = Hyderabad
parliament_const =Secunderabad
assembly_const =Khairtabad
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postal_code = 500 039
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planning_agency =GHMC
civic_agency =Begumpet is one of the major commercial and residential suburbs in Hyderabad,
India . TheGreenlands flyover also known as Begumpet flyover connects the city of Hyderabad to this area. TheBowenpally Road in Secunderabad also provides access to the region.Begumpet was a initially a small suburb between Hyderabad and
Secunderabad . The expansion of commercial activity further north of Hyderabad as well as the airport located here has made Begumpet an urban centre of importance.Economy
Begumpet has developed into a commercial district in Hyderabad. The region is home to many government and corporate offices. There are many software companies like
Satyam Computers , Yash Technologies, Verinon technologies, Pramata Techonologies and many others are located here.There are shopping malls, medical centres, local shopping markets, etc. notable malls beingShoppers' Stop ,Lifestyle , Mebaz etc.There are some sites with historical importance and constitute visiting places for the tourists. Sir Ronald Ross Institute, built in 1895, is one such example. The institute is a famous study centre that served as a military hospital in the past. It earned reputation in the academic circles, in the state and beyond.
Landmarks
The
Begumpet Airport is major landmark of the city. The Begumpet airport is now closed for commercial flights, and is operational only for training and chartered flights only.The popular Hotel Manohar (soon to be Radisson Hotel Manohar) is located close to the airport road. Shopper's stop mall andSatyam 's office are also well known land marks. Other landmarks are Hyderabad Public school located on SP road,Country club etc.Transport
The railway terminus at Begumpet is a junction for the local train service known as the MMTS and provides connectivity to various parts of the city especially to the IT hub
Madhapur , as well as the state.The state-owned
APSRTC runs the city bus service, connecting to all the major centres of the city.Autos and taxis provide convenient transport. There are bus stops opposite to the
Hyderabad Public School , and also opposite Shopper's stop mall. To ease traffic flow on the main road, a foot-over-bridge at HPS is now operational.Education
The [http://www.hps-begumpet.com| Hyderabad Public School] (H.P.S)is regarded as one of the best schools in Hyderabad. The "Gitanjali" group of schools in Begumpet comprises four schools: Gitanjali senior school, Gitanjali junior school, Gitanjali devshala and Gitanjali devashray.Mahila Dhyan Vidya Peet is a government aided institution having a school as well as a college.Indira Priya Darshini Government Degree College for Women, Begumpet is also located in the district. There is also a college for visually challenged people located here.
External links
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