Gachibowli

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native_name = Gachibowli
metro = Hyderabad
state_name = Andhra Pradesh
type = neighbourhood
skyline = Gachibowli_hyd.jpg
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district = Hyderabad
parliament_const = Hyderabad
assembly_const = Khairtabad
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postal_code = 500 032
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planning_agency = GHMC
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Gachibowli is a major IT suburb of Hyderabad. It is situated about 5 km away from HITEC City, another IT hub. This is situated to center of the city Assembly which is 10 Km.

Earlier, the area was only known for the presence of the University of Hyderabad and the Indian School of Business. The area has transformed into a modern business hub in the past 5 years. Due to the ongoing development, the real estate prices have increased tremendously. Gachibowli is now coming close to be the Asia's sixth largest township.

Economy

Gachibowli has grown into a software hub for companies operating out of Hyderabad. It is home to some of the top IT companies like the Microsoft IDC (largest development center outside US), Sierra Atlantic , Wipro, Computer Associates, Infy, Polaris, NVIDIA, CMC,VIRTUSA etc. International banking insitutions such as the Franklin Templeton Investments, Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) and Bank of America have made their home here. The area is growing at a very fast pace with many new structres coming up. Real estate is on a new high. A new IT SEZ by DLF is also coming up in this area.

Education

formerly known as Central University spread over acres of land, providing top class education.

The International Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) is a well known center for excellence in technology. IIIT also houses the Oracle school of Advanced software technology, IBM School of enterprise wide Computing and E-Governance National Institute of Smart Governance.

ports

Apart from the IT industry, Gachibowli is also a sports hub. Some of the best stadiums in the city are located here. The GMC Athletic stadium, and a world class Hockey stadium and an Indoor stadium are located here. The Military World games, World badminton championships were conducted here recently at Gachibowli and many more. A beautiful Golf course with natural rock formations has come up here recently.

Transport

Gachibowli is well connected by roads to another IT hub, the HITEC city, and also to the rest of the city. APSRTC buses, no 216, 217 connects Gachibowli to Mehdipatnam and Koti, the major city centers. The closest MMTS Train station is at HITEC city, 4 km away. The Outer-Ring Road is slated to connect Gachibowli to the International airport at Shamshabad. A metro train service is also being planned in Hyderabad, which would provide better connectivity and provide another public transport for commuters.

External links

* [http://www.hindu.com/pp/2005/05/28/stories/2005052800680100.htm The Hindu - Grab a slice of Gachibowli pie]
* [http://www.microsoft.com/india/msidc/default.aspx Microsoft India - Development Centre]