Begumpet
{{Short description|Locality in Hyderabad, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2017}}
{{one source|date=November 2018}}
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| name = Begumpet
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| settlement_type = Inner City
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| image_caption = Begumpet flyover, one of the oldest flyovers in the city
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| coordinates = {{coord|17.444865|N|78.469396|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
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| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 =Telangana
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Hyderabad
| subdivision_type3 = Metro
| subdivision_name3 = Hyderabad
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| governing_body = GHMC
| unit_pref = Metric
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = Telugu, Urdu
| timezone1 = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = PIN
| postal_code = 500 016
| registration_plate = TG
| blank1_name_sec1 =Parliament constituencies
| blank1_info_sec1 = Secunderabad
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Begumpet ("Begum's Place") is an upscale locality of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Begumpet is named after the daughter of the sixth Nizam (Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI), Basheer Unnisa Begum, who received it as part of her wedding dowry when she was married to the second Amir of Paigah Shams ul Umra Amir e Kabir.{{According to whom|date=July 2024}}
About
Begumpet is one of the major commercial and residential suburbs in Hyderabad located to the north of Hussain Sagar lake. The Greenlands flyover connects Begumpet to Panjagutta. Begumpet was initially a small suburb between Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The CM Camp office located in the center of the Begumpet, is another major landmark for the location. Begumpet was the most impacted in 2000 Hyderabad floods after a deluge of 241.5 mm was recorded on 24 August 2000.{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/nrsc-map-of-low-lying-areas-of-hyderabad/article65694748.ece|title=NRSC map of low-lying areas of Hyderabad}}
Begumpet Airport is a major landmark of the city. The airport is closed for commercial flights after the inauguration of the new international airport at Shamshabad and is operational only for training and chartered flights.
Paigah Palace, Gitanjali Senior School, Begumpet, Taj Vivanta, Spanish Mosque, Hyderabad Public School and Sir Ronald Ross Institute are some important places located in the area. Sanjeevaiah Park is a public park located on the banks of Hussain Sagar. The Greenlands area of the town was home to Raja Jitendra Public School until 1997.
Hospitals
- Pace Hospitals{{cite web|url=http://pacehospitals.in/|title=Gastro, Liver and Kidney Centre Hyderabad}}
- Maxivision Eye Hospitals
Educational institutions
- Maharishi Veda Vigyan Mahavidyalaya
- Manson Center of Excellence School of Business Management{{cite web|url=https://mansoncoe.com/|title=Manson Center of Excellence School of Business Management}}
- Saint Joans High School
- Vijay Marie College of Nursing
- St. Francis College For Women
- Global Tree Overseas Education & Immigration Consultants{{cite web|url=https://globaltree.in/begumpet/|title= Visa Consultants in Begumpet}}
- NIIT University
Transport
Begumpet Railway Station provides rail connectivity to the area. Other MMTS stations in the vicinity include Sanjeevaiah Park and James Street. State-owned TSRTC runs the city bus service, connecting Begumpet to major parts of the city. The metro rail has also started and is now one of the most popular means of transport to students as well as other citizens. Begumpet metro station serves this area.
Shopping
Begumpet is the hub of jewellary shops and shopping malls. Most popular Tanishq jewelers, Bhima And Brother Jewellers, Lalitha Jewelers, Jos Alukkas Jewellery, etc. are located in Begumpet.
Food
Begumpet being a prime locality is home for all famous restaurants like
- The Plaza by Telangana Tourism
- Ohris
- Dakshin Mandapa
- Tatva Restaurant
- Haldirams
- Paradise Biriyani
- Sri Kanya Comfort
Begumpet is famour for Khatmandu Momos on Raj Bhavan Road. It is a must try.
References
External links
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{{Portal|Hyderabad}}
{{Neighborhoods of Hyderabad|state=collapsed}}