Hyderabad City Information

Known to the people by different names, Hyderabad is the capital of the state of Telangana in South India. It is situated on the on the banks of the Musi River. Hyderabad, along with Secunderabad, is called as “twin cities” located near Hussain Sagar Lake constituting a single magnificent metropolis. The city is divided into north, south, east and west districts such as:

Central zoneKing Kothi, Mehdipatnam, Tolichowki, Ameerpet, Punjagutta, Abids, Lakdikapul, Himayat Nagar, Kacheguda, Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills,Narayanguda, Chikkadpally and Nallakunta. North ZoneBegumpet, Trimulghery, Alwal, Secunderabad, Malkajgiri, and Kundanbagh South zoneCharminar, Afzalgunj, Shalibanda, Patthargatti, Falaknuma, Dabirpura,Yakutpura and Purani Haveli East zoneUppal, Dilsukhnagar, LB Nagar, Kapra, Gaddiannaram and Saroornagar West zoneBharat Nagar, Miyapur, Gacchibowli, Kukkatpally, Nanakramguda and HITEC City

Hyderabad is referred with different names or epithets like:

• “Best Heritage City of India” – In March 2012 by Indian Union Tourism Ministry
• “Cyberabad” – Due to the presence of information technology companies
• “India's pharmaceutical capital" and the "Genome Valley of India” – Being a pharmaceutical and biotechnology hub
• "City of Pearls" – Hyderabad was a pearl trade centre
• City of Nawabs
• Biryani City

History of Hyderabad

Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana state in Andhra Pradesh, has a rich history attached to it. The city is renowned for its temples, monuments, bazaars and mosques all over India. Founded by the Qutb Shahi sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah of Golconda in 1591 CE, Hyderabad is constructed around the popular historical building of Charminar. The Hyderabad city was conquered by the first Nizam of Hyderabad during the MUghal rule in the year 1724. The Nizam made an alliance with the British and the territory came to be called as Hyderabad state, the biggest princely state in British India. During this time, Hyderabad witnessed great developments in terms of industries, railways, airports, and contemporary education. The city also became the trading center for pearls and diamonds.

The Indian Army annexed Hyderabad in 1948 after the country attained independence and commencing the Telangana movement. In 1956, Hyderabad was divided in the linguistics grounds, and it became the capital of Andhra Pradesh.

In 2014, Telangana became an independent state and Hyderabad became its capital.

Climate of Hyderabad

The synopsis of the climate of Hyderabad is as follows:

• Hyderabad has a tropical dry and wet climate with an average annual temperature of 26.6 °C.
• Summers (March to June) are generally hot and humid with a temperature of 30°C. The temperatures between April and June often exceed 40 °C.
• May is the hottest month in Hyderabad, with temperatures between 26°C – 39 °C.
• Winters are at its extreme in the months of December and January with the lowest temperature of 10 °C.
• December is the coolest month in Hyderabad with temperatures between 14.5°C –28 °C.
• Hyderabad receives heavy rains in the June and September from the south-west summer monsoon.

Economy of Hyderabad

The economy of Hyderabad mostly depends on tourism, traditional manufacturing, and education. The capital of Telangana is the largest contributor of state tax and GDP as compared to the other location in this state. In 2019, the GDP of Hyderabad was US$83.5 billion ranking this city on the position of fourth in India and 93rd across the globe. Moreover, Hyderabad has the largest number of special economic zones in India.

The sectors that have majorly contributed to the economy of this city include:

• Information technology
• Biotechnology
• Insurance
• Financial institutions
• Transport
• Storage
• Trade and commerce
• Communication
• Real estate
• Retail

Some of the other important highlights of the city’s economy are:

• The IT and ITES sectors in Hyderabad have more than six lakh employees working in them.
• HITECH City in Hyderabad promoted the establishment of multinational companies owing to its extensive technological infrastructures.
• In 2009, Hyderabad gained the title of “India's pharmaceutical capital" and the "Genome Valley of India” as it manufactured more than 30% of the drugs in India.
• In 2009, World Bank Group ranked Hyderabad as the second best Indian city in business ethics.
• In 2020, IT exports in Hyderabad amounted to ₹128,807 crores (US$15 billion), with 1500 IT and ITES companies.
• In 2012, Hyderabad was ranked fourth-largest credit centre and sixth-largest deposit centre by RBI.
• The inception of Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited (IDPL) in 1961 laid the the foundation stone for the establishment of the pharmaceutical industry in Hyderabad.

Demographics of Hyderabad

The population of Hyderabad in 2021 is estimated at around 10,268,653 with a growth rate of 2.64%, making it the 6th most populous urban agglomeration in the country.

According to the population census of 2011, Hyderabad has a population was 6,809,970 with a population density of 18,480/km2, making this city the fourth most populous city in India. The literacy rate was 83% higher than the national average of 74.04%.

Languages Spoken in Hyderabad: Urdu and Tamil are the official languages of Hyderabad. English stands at the second position in terms of the languages spoken here. The other languages of Hyderabad include Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Odia, Marwari, Malayali, Gujarati, Marathi, and Hindi.

Religions: Hindus and Muslims form a major majority in the city of Hyderabad. The people of other communities found here are Sikhs, Parsi, Buddhists, Christian, and Jain. The city has a good number of temples, mosques, and churches.

As per the census of 2011, the religious communities consists of –

• Hindus (64.9%)
• Muslims (30.1%)
• Christians (2.8%)
• Jains (0.3%)
• Sikhs (0.3%)
• Buddhists (0.1%)
• Other religions (1.5%)

Ethnicity: The residents of Hyderabad are popularly referred to as "Hyderabadi." People in this city are majorly Urdu and Telugu speaking people with minority communities, including Kannada, Memon, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Nawayathi, Uttar Pradeshi, Marwari, Odia, and Punjabi. Hyderabadi Muslims are a major community in Hyderabad who contribute too much of their history, cuisine, language, and culture of this city.

Culture of Hyderabad

Hyderabad shows a culmination of diverse cultures of North and South India. The city has Islamic influences reflected in its arts and culture. As this city has a mixed population from across India, it has a contemporary touch to it. People can see the confluence of Hindu and Muslim culture and traditions in Hyderabad as it constitutes the majority of the population in this city. The people of Hyderabad also witness the confluence of Hindu and Muslim culture in their attires. They wear kurta-pyjama, sherwani, khara dupatta, and salwar-kameez.

• Fairs and festivals: The amalgamation of different cultures in Hyderabad has led to the celebrations of Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Bonalu, Eid, etc.
• Arts: The art in Hyderabad is primarily divided into paintings and handicrafts.
• Paintings: The city is renowned for Deccani style paintings originated around the 16th century. Such works of art are painted with the hues of white, gold, and luminous colors speaking in multitude about flora and fauna.
• Handicraft: One of the popular styles of handicrafts found in Hyderabad is Bidri ware, a form of metal handicraft. Kalamkari is another form of handicraft found in Hyderabad.
• Literature: Hyderabad Literary Festival is celebrated since 2010, manifesting cultural and literary creativity of Hyderabad. There are several organizations in Hyderabad engaged in the promotion of literature, such as Sahitya Akademi, Telugu Academy, the Comparative Literature Association of India, the Urdu Academy, the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, and the Andhra Saraswata Parishad. Hyderabad also has a public library known as the State Central Library that was established in 1891. The other libraries in this city are the British Library, the Sri Krishna Devaraya Andhra Bhasha Nilayam, and the Sundarayya Vignana Kendram.
• Dance and music: Ever since the establishment of the Hyderabad city, people have been a huge fan of dance and poetry. The Andhra Pradesh government organizes several dance festivals in Hyderabad such as “The Taramati Music Festival,” “Golconda Music and Dance Festival,” and “The Premavathi Dance Festival.” Hyderabad is also well-known for the age-old tradition of Qawwali, a tradition which has been kept alive in several Dargahs in the city such as Dargah-e-Hazrat Shah Khamosh, Dargah Pahadi Shareef and Dargah Yousufain,
• Theatre: Though theatres are not very popular in Hyderabad, but the state government is working hard to promote them through festivals and programmes.
• Cuisine: The cuisine of Hyderabad mainly consists of rice, meat, and wheat dishes with rich and flavourful spices. The city is also popularly called a creative city of gastronomy by UNESCO. One of the most popular and nationally renowned dishes of Hyderabad are Hyderabadi biryani and Hyderabadi haleem reflect the mixture of Arab and Mughlai cuisines. Other popular dishes of this city are nihari, chakna, baghara baingan, Qurbani ka meetha, double ka meetha, and kaddu ki kheer, Double Ka Meetha, Falooda, Irani chai, Mirchi ka salan, and Osmania biscuits.

Education in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is a well-known city to pursue education in India due to the presence of several schools, universities, and institutes in the city.

Tourist Attractions in Hyderabad

Hyderabad makes a wonderful city for its residents as well as visitors as it has some amazing sightseeing and adventurous tourist attractions spots where can have a good time with their loved ones.

Tourist attractions in Old City

• Charminar – This popular tourist spot is open from Monday to Saturday between 9 am to 5 pm. It is closed on Fridays between 1pm to 2pm for prayers. The charges applicable here are –
  • Rs. 5 for Indian citizens
  • Free for children below 11 years of age
  • Rs. 100 for foreigners
  • Rs. 25 extra for cameras
• Mecca Masjid: Located in the southwest side of the Charminar, Mecca Masjid is the oldest mosque in the city of Hyderabad. The construction of this mosque was begun by Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah in 1617 and was completed by Aurangzeb in 1694.
• Falaknuma Palace: A popular piece of beautiful architecture, Falaknuma Palace is one of the most attractive places built by the Nizams. Exhibiting the amazing works of Florentine sculptors, this the palace is now converted into a hotel by the Taj group and no longer public space.
• Chowmahalla Palace: Located near to the Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace is open from Saturday to Thursday from 10am to 5pm. This tourist spot is closed on National Holidays.
• Golconda Fort: This tourist attraction in Hyderabad is open from 7am to 8pm. There is also a light and sound show that depicts the story of Golkonda.
• Qutb Shahi Tombs – It is located within the radius of 1 km from the Golconda Fort. These tombs are open from 9:30am to 5:30pm on Saturdays to Thursdays. As it is built by the Qutubshahi dynasty, this historical building came to be known as Qutubshahi mosques in Hyderabad.
• Qutub Shahi Tombs Site Museum: It is open from Saturday to Thursday from 9am to 4:30pm.
• H.E.H The Nizam's Museum: It is open from Saturday to Thursday from 10am to 5pm.
• Moula Ali Dargah: Built in the memory of Hazrat Ali, Moula Ali Dargah is a place of worship.
• Purani Haveli: Located southeast of Afzalganj Bridge, Purani Haveli is open on Saturdays to Thursdays between 10:30am to 5pm.
• Raymond Tomb: Situated near to Saroornagar, Raymond Tomb is made of black granite.
• Salar Jung Museum: The museum is located in Naya Pul near Afzalgunj. The fees for visiting this museum are Rs 10 for Indians and Rs. 150 for foreigners.
• Toli Masjid: This tourist spot is known for its architecture.
• Hussain Shah Wali Dargah
• Osmania Arts College
• Purani Haveli

Tourist attractions in New City

• Birla Mandir: Located in Adarsh Nagar, it is open between 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 8pm on all days.
• B.M. Birla Planetarium and Science & Technological Museum: This museum is situated in Adarsh Nagar near Birla Mandir. The fees here are as follows:
  • Museum – Rs. 40
  • Planetarium – Rs. 40
  • Combined museum and planetarium – Rs. 70
  • Parking – Rs. 20
• The Hyderabad Public School: It is located in Begumpet and was formerly known as Nizam's palace.
• The High Court of Telangana is located in Nayapul.
• Kala Bhavan: It is an art gallery located at Ravindra Bharathi complex, Saifabad, Lakdikapul.
• The Kothi Residency: It is located at the Women's College, Kothi.
• Nehru Zoological Park: Enjoy a Lion safari and a Tiger Safari with a fee of Rs. 20.
• Exhibition: The exhibition is situated in Nampally. It is held in the months of January & February.

Religious Places in Hyderabad

Lakes in Hyderabad

• Hussain Sagar Lake, Necklace Road
• Osman Sagar, Gandipet
• Durgam Cheruvu, Near Hi-Tec City
• Himayat Sagar
• Shamirpet
• Saroornagar

Parks in Hyderabad

• Public Gardens
• Necklace Road
• Indira Park
• Sanjeeviah Park
• Lotus Pond (Jubilee Hills)
• Krishna Kanth Park
• Botanical Garden (Madapur)
• Nehru Zoological Park
• Chilkur Wildlife Park
• KBR National Park (Chiraan Palace)
• Jalavihar Family Water Park (Necklace Road)
• Lumbini Park
• Mahaveer Vanasthali Wildlife park
• Chacha Nehru Park (Masab Tank)
• Jalagam Vengal Rao Park (JVR Park, Banjara Hills)
• NTR (Nandamoori Taraka Ramarao) Gardens (Necklace Road)

Excursion Locations in Hyderabad

• Heritage walk, Charminar – It is open between 7AM-9AM on all Sundays and second Saturday. The ticket cost Rs.50 per person.
• NTR Gardens, NTR Marg- It is open from 2pm to 8:30pm. Rs. 15 is the entry fee.
• Hyderabad Adventure & Trekker’s club
• Lumbini Park, NTR Marg - It is open from 9am to 9pm. Rs. 10 is the entry fee and extra cost for rides.
• Dhola Ri Dhani, Kompally, Medchal Road – This ethnic Rajasthani village is a themed restaurant and tourist attraction.
• Runway 9 – It is a park that has air rifle, go-cart racing, archery, etc., adventures.
• High View Swimming Pool, Maula Ali
• Treasure Island, Gandipet
• Ramoji Film City
• Ocean Park, Gandipet
• GoGoa Aquarium, located on the Vijayawada Highway
• Snow World, Asia's largest Snow Theme Park
• Friends of Snakes Society
• Diginet Digital Experience Zone is a game centre, coffee shop and a shopping area.
• Great Hyderabad Adventure Club, Banjara Hills

Marketplaces and bazaars in Hyderabad

• Laad Bazaar, located next to Charminar is an exotic glass bangles market in Hyderabad.
• Madina Market Bazaar is a wholesale market in Hyderabad.
• Gulzar House is a retail market for ladies in Hyderabad.
• Feel Khana Khadim
• Mozzam Jahi Market
• Jambagh flower market
• Sultan Bazaar is a wholesale cloth market in Hyderabad
• General Bazaar is an affordable cloth market in Hyderabad
• Monda Market is a popular vegetable market in Hyderabad

Restaurants in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is home to some of the best, high-class and affordable restaurants and eatery joints for every segment of society.

Affordable restaurants in Hyderabad

High-End Restaurants in Hyderabad

Fusion 9	Number 4, First Avenue, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills
Golden Dragon	Taj Krishna, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills
Hall Of Fame	Plot Number 1098, Road Number 36,Jubilee Hills
Kebab-e-Bahar	Taj Banjara, Banjara Hills
Arena	Taj Deccan, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills
Little Italy Bar and Restaurant	275, Film Nagar
Spice Junxion	Taj Deccan, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills
Waterfront	Beside Eat Street, Necklace Road

Popular Residential Locations in Hyderabad

Hyderabad offers a wonderful list of residential areas to its residents as well as to the people planning to relocate to this city through reliable packers and movers in Hyderabad. These neighbourhoods provide an absolutely safe environment to the people with all kinds of basic facilities available 24*7.

Get to know here some of the incredible residential areas in Hyderabad for families:

Posh residential areas in Hyderabad

Location	Landmarks
Banjara Hills	Jalagam Vengal Rao Park
	Kasu Brahmananda Reddy Park
	Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology
	Svayambhu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
	Lamakaan, a cultural center
	Century Hospital
	Virinchi Hospital
	Care Hospital
	Rainbow Hospital
	Surya Fertility Centre
Jubilee Hills	L V Prasad Eye Institute
	Apollo Hospital & Apollo Cancer Institute
	Indo-American Cancer Institute
	ETERNESSE the medical clinic
	B. R. Ambedkar Open University
	Jubilee Hills International Club (JHIC)
	Lotus Pond
	Sri Peddamma Thalli Temple
	Sita Ramaswamy Temple
Abids	Taj Mahal Hotel
	Palace Heights
	Stanley Girls High School
	State Bank of Hyderabad Headquarters
	GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) Office
	Rosary Convent High School
	George’s Grammar School
	General Post Office (GPO) Headquarters

AffoRoadable residential areas in Hyderabad

Miyapur	JSR Mall
	Allwyn Colony Park
	Sentia the Global School
	Pranaam Hospitals
	Lakshmi Nivas Shopping Complex
	Deepthisree Community Park
	Sriven Mall
	MIG HUDA Park
	Voxpop International School
Uppal Kalan	HMDA Layout Walkers Park
	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
	Chinna Bazar Uppal
	Pedda Cheruvu Park
	Sree Hemadurga Mall
Himayatnagar	Indira Park Entrance
	Bhoopalreddy Complex
	Domalguda Park
	People’s Park
	Madina Public School
	HowaRoad Public School
	Theresa High School
	Sai Vani Hospital
Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar	SR Nagar Metro Station
	Umesh Chandra Statue
	TB and Chest Hospital
	Nature Cure Hospital
	Maitrivanam Building
	SR Nagar Junction
Ameerpet	Ameerpet Metro Station
	Nizamia Observatory
	Aditya Trade Centre
	Ameerpet Gurudwara
	Huda Swarna Jayanti Complex
	Elephant House
	Aditya Enclave
Begumpet	Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospital
	The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet
	Kundan Bagh Park
	Shri Shakti College of Hotel Management
	The Plaza Hotel
	Care College of Nursing Hyderabad
	Francis College for Women
	Uma Nagar Main Park
	Vivanta Hyderabad
Kukatpally	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
	APJ Abdul Kalam Park
	Kukatpally Housing BoaRoad Colony
	Forum Sujana Mall
	Vivekananda Degree College
	Mahatma Gandhi Park
	PV Narsimha Rao Park
	D A V Public School, Vivekananda Nagar
	Manjeera Majestic Commercial
	GHMC Dharma Reddy Colony Park
Somajiguda	Government Nursing School
	Yashoda Hospitals
	The Deccan Hospital
	Raj Bhavan
	National Institute of Amateur Radio
	Gulmohar Avenue
	Raj Bhavan Road
	Katriya Hotel & Towers
Lingampally	Lingampally Railway Station
	Swami Vivekananda Grounds
	MMTS Train Station
	BHEL Township
	Vidya Nikethan Model High School
	Sancta Maria International School
Dilsukhnagar	AVR Group of Institutions
	Dilsukhnagar Public School
	Shakuntala High School
	Siddhartha Degree College for Women
	Oakwood International School
	FIITJEE World School
	Brilliant Grammar High School
Madhapur	Image Hospital
	Sri Venkateshwara College of Architecture
	Sri Venkateshwara College of Arts
	National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
	Inorbit Mall
	Cyber Towers
	Hitex Convention Center
	State Gallery of Arts
	Hotel Novotel
	Westine Hotel
	Vandenberg IT Park
Kondapur	CHIREC International School
	Google Hyderabad
	GHMC Public Park
	Narayana Junior College
	Hyderabad Botanical GaRoaden
	KIMS Hospitals
	Maharishi Vidya Mandir School
	GVR Global Erudite School
Gachibowli	Maulana Azad National URoadu University
	International Institute of Information Technology
	Oakridge International School
	Kendriya Vidyalaya
	National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management
	EuroSchool
	GMC Balayogi Stadium
HITEC City	Cyber Towers
	Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Limited (HITEX), Madhapur
	L&T Infocity
	Broadridge Campus
	Mindspace IT Park
	Accenture
	CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
	Hyderabad International Convention Center
Nallagandla	Navodaya Park
	Citizens Speciality Hospital
	Pranaam Dental Care Nallagandla
	Rock GaRoaden
	M P P School, Nallagandla
	Nallagandla Green Fields Park

Cost of Living in Hyderabad

The cost of living in Hyderabad is much affordable as compared to the other cities in India. There are multiple factors that make the total cost of living in Hyderabad, such as food, accommodation, transportation, groceries, etc.

The average monthly cost of living in the city of Hyderabad is:

Transportation Facilities in Hyderabad

Hyderabad has witnessed enormous developments in terms of public transportation facilities in recent years. You can get around this city using the following modes of transportation:

• By metro: The Hyderabad Metro (HMR) is one of the most affordable, rapid, and clean modes of transport in the city. The cost of tickets ranges from Rs.10 to Rs.60. There are majorly three lines of metro –
  • Red Line – Begins at Miyapur in North Hyderabad and terminates at LB Nagar in East Hyderabad.
  • Blue Line - Begins at Raidurg at HITEC City and terminates at Nagole. This line connects West Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and East Hyderabad.
  • GreenLine – It starts at Jubilee Bus Station and terminates at the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS). This line connects Secunderabad and the Old City.

The interchanging stations are Parade Ground, Ameerpet, and MGBS.

• By local trains (MMTS): One of the cheapest means of transportation in Hyderabad, Multi-Modal Transport System or local trains covers only a few locations in the city. People can buy daily, monthly, and quarterly passes to travel in these trains as well.
• By bus: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) runs local buses in Hyderabad. They begin at Mahatma Gandhi Bus Terminus (Imlibun). Not just local buses, you can also find private bus services such as Metro Express and Metro Deluxe.

The two major bus depots in Hyderabad are Dilsukhnagar Bus Depot and Koti Bus Depot.

• By car: As the city has an underdeveloped road system, the 160-km-long Nehru Outer Ring Road expressway is one of the best means to travel across the city in a faster manner. The completely elevated P V Narasimha Rao Expressway connects the airport and South Hyderabad. The Inner Ring Road well-connects Central, South, and East Hyderabad.
• By taxi: There are multiple taxi and cab services available in Hyderabad such as Ola, Uber, Avis, Yellow Cabs Hyderabad, Meru Cabs, Savaari, WiWiGo, Taxigk, White Cabs, Red Cabs, Green Cabs, Dot Cabs, and She Cab.

The last but not the least, autorickshaw is another popular modes of transportation in the city of Hyderabad.

How to Reach in Hyderabad

• By Plane: Hyderabad has a well-organized Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad with one integrated terminal and one Hajj terminal. The Nehru Outer Ring Road Expressway connects Hyderabad to the airport. The Pushpak - Airport Liner, an air-conditioned bus service of the government, connects to various parts of the city such as Secunderabad, BHEL, Miyapur, and Mahatma Gandhi Bus terminalnear Charminar. Sky cabs and Meru are the two metered cab services operated by the airport authority with charges of Rs. 20 per kilometre.
• By Train: The city owns the headquarters of South Central Zone of the Indian Railways. The major three railway stations in Hyderabad are-
  • Hyderabad Station,
  • Kachiguda
  • Secunderabad Station

The destinations of these stations are some of the major cities in India, such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Trivandrum.

• By car: NH-44 connects Hyderabad to other locations in India from North to South via road.
• By bus: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) operates buses in Telangana and connects Maharashtra, Odisha, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh to Hyderabad.

The two major bus terminals in Hyderabad are –

• JBS (Jubilee Bus Station)
• MGBS Bus Station

You can also make a booking for buses via online apps such as Redbus, Railyatri and Myticketbuddy.

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