Vanasthalipuram

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state_name = Andhra Pradesh
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Vanasthalipuram (వనస్థలిపురం) is a residential suburb of Hyderabad and houses second largest residential colonies in Asia. It is situated 28 km from the centre of the city It is on the Vijayawada Highway, NH-9.

It was a residential area with a peaceful atmosphere and abundant greenary. But is now the hub of commercial activity with a rapidly expanding commercial and businesses, transforming the colony a town-like atmosphere.

During the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad, the area was a dense woods with wild animals and was famous as a hunting ground or "shikarghar"(hunting ground in Urdu) of the . Hence the name "Vanasthalipuram" ("Vana"="forest"+"sthali"="place"+"puram"-a Telugu postfix for a locality or site). Due to its serene surroundings and real estate cost, the place has become one of the preferred residential areas for people working in the city.

Commercial area

The main commercial sections are Ganesh Temple, NGOs Colony and Rythu bazaar.

It hosts four cinema halls, Sushma, Vishnu, Vijaya Lakshmi and Sampoorna, all of which are located within 1 km of each other.

It also has many function halls and Open Air Auditoriums for marriages and parties.

Popular supermarket chains like More, Subhiksha, Trinethra, Magna, Reliance Fresh, Heritage fresh have their outlets here catering to the needs of the residents.

There are lot of restaurants and dhabas in and around Vanastahlipuram to hang-out during weekends and for authentic Indian Cuisine.

The Speciality of this Colony its more than Commercial - Government Hospital, Government Library, Telugu Kalakshetram and many Temples, Masjid's, Church and Guru dwara and many more

Transport

Vanasthalipuram is well connected to the city centre by public transport. Due to its accessiblity and location it has potential to become a major residential hub within the Hyderabad metro area. The following is the list APSRTC buses operating in the City to reach the place.

Landmarks

Mahavira Harina Vanasthali (deer park), Venkateswara Swamy temple are some of the attractions of this area. Touristic attractions and entertainment areas like Ramoji Film City, Deer Park and Mount Opera are located within 10 - 15 km of Vanasthalipuram, on the highway.

chools

Vanasthalipuram has good educational institutes like the Loyola Schools, Siddartha Public Schools, Dilsukhnagar Public School, Loyola Montessori School, Nagarjuna High School, Bhashyam School, Vanasthali high School, Prashanthi Vidya Niketan School , SivaSindhu High School , Purnodaya Concept School, St.Francis High School (Complex Area).

Colleges such as Narayana, Rajadhani and Chaitanya. However Once popular St. Meera's St. Bede's and St. Nicholas Schools now doesn't exist.

Bus: main routes

*100 V (Ordinary/Metro Express) : from Nampally / Koti Women's college
*1 V (Ordinary/Metro Express) : from Secunderabad Station
*290 (Ordinary) : from Jubilee Bus Station
*100 I (Ordinary) : from Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station
*187D/V (Ordinary/ Metro/Veera) : from KPHB colony
*299 (Ordinary) : from Hayathnagar
*72V (Ordinary/Metro Express) : from Charminar
*156V (Ordinary/Metro Express): from Mehidipatnam
*158V (Ordinary/Metro Express) : from ESI
*90v (Ordinary) : from Secunderabad via Uppal, Nagole
*186 (Ordinary/Metro Express): from Secunderabad via Uppal - Taranaka, Balanagar, KPHB Colony
*299 S(Saheb nagar Via( Sushma and Sampoorna Theatre) to Nampally

*Others: 99V, 299S, 100V/W, 225D/V ,90 etc.(Ordinary/Metro Express)

The closest MMTS Train station is 12km away at Malakpet.

Buses coming from Vijayawada highway can halt at Panama Godowns, (the entry point) on request. Ganesh temple, Rythu bazaar and NGOs Colony are major bustops in the town.

External links

* [http://cyberabadpolice.gov.in/knowyourpolicestation/vanasthalipuram.html Vanasthalipuram Police]