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Head Quarter : Hyderabad
Area: 217 sq.km
The
Boundaries of Hyderabad district are Nalgonda district, Mahaboobnagar district,
Karnataka state and Medak district in the East, South, West and North directions
respectively.
Rivers : Musi
Major Places: Hyderabad,
Secunderabad
Industries: Vazir sultan Tobacco, B.E, Indian Hume
pipe Ltd at Azamabad, Hyderabad Asbestos Ltd and Plywood Ltd., Praga Tools, Midhani,
N.F.C, D.R.D.O and E.C.I.L
Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh,
along with its twin city Secunderabad has over 400 years of history. Hyderabad
is a heady mixture of heritage, traditionally hospitality and a thriving software
revolution. A revolution that has already attracted Microsoft to set its only
overseas base here. The fifth largest city in India and has a population of over
2.2 million. Hyderabad is famous world over for its fabulous Diamond markets,
glass embedded bangles and the delectable Hyderabadi cuisine. It has a Hindu -
Muslim culture with a number of monuments of historical importance. Legend says
that in 1589 Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutub Shahi dynasty
founded a new city along the banks of river Musi for his ladylove, Bhagmati. The
city was then called Bhagyanagar. Later when Bhagmati entered the royal family,
she was honored with the title Hyder Mahal. And Bhagyanagar became Hyderabad.
There are no forests in this district, and this district is the Smallest district
in Andhra Pradesh and the densest one in the whole State.
India's First
Cigarette Charminar was produced from Vazir Sultan Tobacco factory situated at
Azamabad area, which has more than a Hundred years of manufacturing experience
on this branded Cigarette. Apart from this Many Public Limited Companies like
B.H.E.L, H.A.L, DRDO, MIDHANI, NFC, ECIL, CITD, HMT etc are placed in this District.
The major water sources for the twin cities are Singur Project on River Manjeera
in Medak district and Osman sagar on River Musi at Gandipet. Hyderabad with its
rich cultural backdrop is famous for its Bangles and Ivory products. Osmania University
the Oldest one in Andhra Pradesh established in 1919, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
University, Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University, Acharya N.G.Raga agricultural
University, Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad University (Central University)
are Chief pioneers in educational establishments in the district.
Accessibility:
Hyderabad has a domestic and an International airport at Begumpet about 16 km
from the city. Secunderabad is a major junction and headquarters of the South
Central Railway Zone. The district has an extensive network of National highways
and other roads. It is well connected by road with all the important towns in
the State.
How to Reach This Place Road : Hyderbad,
being Capital city is well conected by Road from all major cities in Andhra Pradesh
and Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Maharastra and Orissa.
Rail : Being
headquarter of South Central Railway , Well connected from all major cities of
India.
Hyderabad & Secunderabad Rly Stations.
Air :
Has international airport.
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