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The Clock Tower, representing the past colonial rule, now a famous landmark of the city
The Clock Tower, representing the past colonial rule, now a famous landmark of the city
Area
• Elevation
• 543 m (1,781 ft)
District(s) Hyderabad
Population 204,182 (2001)

Coordinates: 17°27′N 78°30′E / 17.45, 78.5

Secunderabad pronunciation (help·info) (Telugu:సికింద్రాబాద్ )is twinned with the city of Hyderabad, the latter being the state capital of Andhra Pradesh, India. The geography of India is diverse with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts plains rainforests hills and plateaus The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The two cities are popularly called 'Twin cities'. Though they are called twins, the cities present different fusion of cultures. The city of Secunderabad being under the direct rule of the British until 1948, and the city of Hyderabad, the capital of a princely state. [1]

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About the City

Secunderabad was founded in the 18th century as a British cantonment, and to this date has a large Army presence. The 18th century lasted from 1701 to 1800 in the Gregorian calendar, in accordance with the Anno Domini / Common Era numbering system The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Cantonment Florida is town north of Pensacola Florida See also Canton and Cantonist A cantonment is a An army (from Latin Armata "act of arming" via Old French armée) in the broadest sense is the land-based Armed forces Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad had its own municipality and city government, until recently when it was merged with Hyderabad, the district. Mir Akbar Ali Khan Sikander Jah Asaf Jah III, ( 11 November 1768 - 21 May, 1829) Nizam of Hyderabad, was the ruler Nizam ( Urdu: نظام‌) a shortened version of Nizam-ul-Mulk ( Urdu: نظام‌الملک) meaning Administrator of the Realm, was A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly denotes a City, Town, or Village, or Local governments are administrative offices that are smaller than a State. Secunderabad has celebrated recently in the year 2007 two hundred years of completion since its inception. In common parlance however, Secunderabad is seldom used these days outside the twin cities. Instead Hyderabad is used normally. The population of Secunderabad Cantonment is 204,182 (2001 census}. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.

Lake Hussain Sagar, which separates the city of Secunderabad from Hyderabad
Lake Hussain Sagar, which separates the city of Secunderabad from Hyderabad

The Cantonment area is further from the Hyderabad portion. Adjoining Hyderabad is the mostly civilian portion of Secunderabad which is commercially active and centrally located. Begumpet International Airport is close to Secunderabad and serves both the cities. The Secunderabad Railway station is also the main station for the twin cities and is the headquarters of the South Central Railway. The South Central Railway is one of the 16 railway zones in India. The Twin cities are separated by a man made lake called Hussain Sagar lake which was built during the reign of the Qutb Shahis in the 16th century. Hussain Sagar is a Lake in Hyderabad India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah This lake is a heart shaped jewel keeping the two cities together, and has become very dear to its citizens.


Sir Ronald Ross conducted his initial research on the cause of malaria in the city of Secunderabad. Sir Ronald Ross KCB, ( 13 May 1857 – 16 September 1932) was an Indian Physician. Malaria is a vector -borne Infectious disease caused by Protozoan Parasites It is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions including The original building is today called the Sir Ronald Ross Institute and is located on Minister Road. The city of Secunderabad which was once said to be modern compared to its twin during the Nizam rule, has grown tremendously over the years to catch up with the metropolis of Hyderabad. Populous places of the city include Paradise Circle, Trimulgherry, Marredpally, Kharkhana, James Street, etc. .

Geography

Secunderabad is located at 17.45° N 78.5° E[2]. It has an average elevation of 543 metres (1781 feet). The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Its climate is very similar to the metropolis of Hyderabad.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census[3], Secunderabad had a population of 204,182. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Secunderabad has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59. 5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 68%. In Secunderabad, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Secunderabad's population is a mix of cultures and religions. The city also has a good population of Christians, with famous churches and cathedrals found across the city. Many Christian educational institutions are located in the city providing primary, secondary, college and higher education.

Commercial Areas

has the famous Paradise restaurant which is all famous for Hyderabad Biryani. Biryani, biriani, or beriani ( Nastaliq script: بریانی Devanagari script: बिरयानी Bengali script: িবিরয়ানी

Churches

Wesley's Church
Wesley's Church

Secunderabad is home to many old and beautiful churches. Most of these churches were built in the early nineteenth century during the British Raj. Many missionaries who have settled here, have initiated the construction of these churches.

St. Mary's Church, decorated on christmas eve
St. Mary's Church, decorated on christmas eve

Most of these churches have established schools, providing early education to the natives and uneducated people. Their sacrifices have seen the development of the region. The churches are decorated every December for the Christmas and New year season. Some of the famous churches in Secunderabad are -

Sports and Recreation

Parade Grounds
Parade Grounds

Railway golf course is a well known golf course of the city, located at Tarnaka. Spread over a vast and lush green area, this place is a golfer's paradise, and attracts various golfers from the country and the state. Another 18-hole golf course is being planned adjacent to the Golconda fort. It is claimed to be one of its kind golf course, as it blends traditionally with modernity.

Transport

Secunderabad Railway Station, another famous landmark of the city
Secunderabad Railway Station, another famous landmark of the city
Tank Bund road, an important road which connects the cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad
Tank Bund road, an important road which connects the cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad

The city is the Head-Quarters of South Central Railway Zone of the Indian Railways. Reference: wwwscrailwaygovin Secunderabad Railway station is the headquarters of South Central Railway. Hussain Sagar is a Lake in Hyderabad India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah The South Central Railway is one of the 16 railway zones in India. Indian Railways (भारतीय रेल Bhāratīya Rail) abbreviated as IR (hi भारे is a Department of the Government of India under the Ministry It is served by one of the oldest and largest Railway Station in the twin cities popularly known as the Secunderabad Railway Station. It is well connected to other cities of the State as well as the country. Thousands of people from both the cities travel everyday from this station, because of its convenient location.

The Railway station has been renovated to provide convenient facilities to passengers like toll booths for cars, increased parking space, additional ticketing counters and giving it a better overall look as well. Private Taxis are also provided for commuters. MMTS local services are also available via this station. Secunderabad is also a major railway junction in the Wadi-Vijayawada railway route.

Secunderabad is also one of the major hub for the City Bus transport run by the AP State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) and is well connected to all the corners of both Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC is the leading transport corporation in Andhra Pradesh State India. Major bus stations are the Jubilee Bus Station and Rathfile Bus station handling thousands of commuters everyday.

The city has good road connectivity to all places within it as well as with its neighbouring twin, Hyderabad. Tank Bund road is a historical and an important road which connects the two cities. It is situated on the banks of the lake Hussain sagar. Every day thousands of people criss-cross the twin cities, and as such there is no difference between the two cities. Both of them are treated equally as one big city!

The city is also well connected by air to other cities of the state as well as to other major cities of the country and abroad, through the Begumpet International Airport which is very close to the city centre. The airport being close to the city was convenient for citizens and tourists alike. Until March 2008 the airport was shifted to Shamshabad on the outskirts of Hyderabad

Educational Institutions

Secunderabad is known for its well educated society. Many educational institutions have been setup partly by the British and foreign missionaries, who use to reside here during the colonial rule. Their mannerisms, strict discipline are still found in the educational institutions here. Some of the popular institutions of the city are listed below -

Neighbourhoods

Twin cities

References

  1. ^ Hyderabad-Secunderabad India - History -hyderabad-secunderabad.com
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Secunderabad
  3. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Pan Bazar is a locality situated near 'James Street' Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius
  4. ^ St Mary's

3. Secunderabad Info[1], History of Secunderabad[2]

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