Its railway station is an intersection and trains are associated with all parts of the nation. [262] The Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, established in 1982, is the first distance-learning open university in India. About Hyderabad. Only 61% of children had been provided with all basic vaccines (BCG, measles and full courses of polio and DPT), fewer than in all other surveyed cities except Meerut. Topic tags, Hyderabad; Become a TNM Member for just Rs 999! You can also support us with a one-time payment. Admission to professional graduation colleges in Hyderabad, many of which are affiliated with either Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) or Osmania University (OU), is through the Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAM-CET). [118]:41 As of 2012[update], many new private hospitals of various sizes were opened or being built. In 2020, Airports Council International, an autonomous body representing the world's airports, judged RGIA the Best Airport in Environment and Ambience and the Best Airport by Size and Region in the 15-25 million passenger category.[293]. [281][282], Hyderabad Metro(a light-rail rapid transit system) was inaugurated in November 2017. Salar Jung Museum, one of the 3 national museums in India. Muslims form a very large minority, and are present throughout the city and predominate in and around old Hyderabad. Each ward is represented by a corporator, elected by popular vote, as of 2020[update] the city has 7,400,000 voters of which 3,850,000 are male and 3,500,000 are female. [105] Deaths resulting from atmospheric particulate matter are estimated at 1,7003,000 each year. [274] The new professional football club of the city Hyderabad FC champions of 2021-22 Indian Super League. In 1724, Asaf Jah I, the Mughal viceroy, declared his sovereignty and founded the Asaf Jahi dynasty, also known as the Nizams. Though Andhra Pradesh uses facilities in Hyderabad during the transition period, Telangana state is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the city. There Hyderabad Street Circuit is a 2.830 km street circuit laid out on the city streets of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was built around the Charminar, [109][110] This shortage is further exacerbated by inadequately treated effluent discharged from industrial treatment plants polluting the water sources of the city. [41][42] Under the influence of Asaf Jah I's opponents, Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah issued a decree to Mubariz Khan, to stop Asaf Jah I which resulted in the Battle of Shakar Kheda. [164] The service industry remains dominant in the city, and 90% of the employed workforce is engaged in this sector. [119], In the 2005 National Family Health Survey, it was reported that the city's total fertility rate is 1.8,[118]:47 which is below the replacement rate. [153]:1617[158][159], Recent estimates of the economy of Hyderabad's metropolitan area have ranged from US$40-US$74billion (PPP GDP), and have ranked it either fifth- or sixth- most productive metro area of India. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are "twin cities" near Hussain Sagar Lake (also known as Tank Bund in local parlance) but both cities have grown so much that now they have become one big metropolis. Subsequent rulers retained the title Nizam ul-Mulk and were referred to as Asaf Jahi Nizams, or Nizams of Hyderabad. [67], Hyderabad has a tropical wet and dry climate (Kppen Aw) bordering on a hot semi-arid climate (Kppen BSh). [267] The Government Nizamia Tibbi College is a college of Unani medicine. [214] This gave rise to certain styles of court music, dance and poetry. [148][149] In 2012, the government of India declared Hyderabad the first "Best heritage city of India". [1][3] As of 2011[update], the population density is 18,480/km2 (47,900/sqmi)[123] and the Hyderabad urban agglomeration had a population of 7,749,334 making it the sixth most populous urban agglomeration in the country. [127], Referred to as "Hyderabadi", the residents of Hyderabad are predominantly Telugu and Urdu speaking people, with minority Bengali, Sindhi, Kannada, Memon, Nawayathi, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Marwari, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Uttar Pradeshi communities. The city hosts a number of venues suitable for professional competition such as the Swarnandhra Pradesh Sports Complex for field hockey, the G. M. C. Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli for athletics and football,[272] and for cricket, the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium and Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, home ground of the Hyderabad Cricket Association. [69] Summers (MarchJune) are hot and dry, with average highs in the mid-to-high 30s Celsius;[70] maximum temperatures often exceed 40C (104F) between April and June. The track will be set up in and around the Secretariat Complex and will go through Lumbini Park, situated on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake. [237][238] The Hyderabadi biryani and Hyderabadi haleem with their blend of Mughlai and Arab cuisines,[239] carry the national Geographical Indications tag. During his tenure, he fortified the city and controlled the internal and neighbouring threats. [197], Traditional Hyderabadi garb reveals a mix of Muslim and Hindu influences with men wearing sherwani and kurtapaijama and women wearing khara dupatta and salwar kameez. After a century of Qutb Shahi rule Mughal mushroomed their control over this powerful state. [196] The mixing of religions has resulted in many festivals being celebrated in Hyderabad such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Bonalu of Hindu tradition and Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha by Muslims. [283][284] Hyderabad's Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS), is a three-line suburban rail service with 121 services carrying 180,000 passengers daily. Fairfield By Marriott Hyderabad located in the heart of the Financial District of Gachibowli, in close proximity to Hitec City making a great location for business travelers. [69] May is the hottest month, when daily temperatures range from 2639C (79102F); December, the coldest, has temperatures varying from 14.528C (58.182.4F). In 1518, he revolted against the Bahmani Sultanate and established the Qutb Shahi dynasty. Hyderabad served as the imperial capital of the Asaf Jahi's from 1769 to 1948. [15], The Kakatiya dynasty was reduced to a vassal of the Khalji dynasty in 1310 after its defeat by Sultan Alauddin Khalji of the Delhi Sultanate. [144] The northern end contains industrial areas such as Kukatpally, Sanathnagar, Moosapet, Balanagar, Patancheru and Chanda Nagar. Hyderabad is 1,566 km (973 mi) south of Delhi, 699 km (434 mi) southeast of Mumbai, and 570 km (350 mi) north of Bangalore by road. [285] Intercity rail services operate from Hyderabad; the main, and largest, station is Secunderabad railway station, which serves as Indian Railways' South Central Railway zone headquarters and a hub for both buses and MMTS light rail services connecting Secunderabad and Hyderabad. Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana in Southern India, located on the banks of the Musi River and on the Deccan Plateau. The GHMC carries out the city's infrastructural work such as building and maintenance of roads and drains, town planning including construction regulation, maintenance of municipal markets and parks, solid waste management, the issuing of birth and death certificates, the issuing of trade licenses, collection of property tax, and community welfare services such as mother and child healthcare, and pre-school and non-formal education. Golconda Fort, tehsil of Hyderabad district. [80], According to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 part 2 Section 5:[82] "(1) On and from the appointed day, Hyderabad in the existing State of Andhra Pradesh, shall be the common capital of the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh for such period not exceeding ten years. [227] Developed during the 16th century, the Golconda style is a native style blending foreign techniques and bears some similarity to the Vijayanagara paintings of neighbouring Mysore. Those involved in the informal economy constitute a major portion of urban poor. [136] A significant minority speak other languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Marwari, Odia and Tamil. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are "twin cities" near Hussain Sagar Lake (also known as Tank Bund in local parlance) but both cities have grown so much that now they have become one big metropolis. [70], Heavy rain from the south-west summer monsoon falls between June and October, supplying Hyderabad with most of its mean annual rainfall. [29] During his rule, he had the Charminar and Mecca Masjid built in the city. Across Hussain Sagar, a man-made lake, is Hyderabad's twin, the city of Secunderabad. [71] The city receives 2,731hours of sunshine per year; maximum daily sunlight exposure occurs in February. [37] In 1714 Farrukhsiyar appointed Asaf Jah I as Viceroy of the Deccan(administrator of six Mughal governorates) with the title Nizam-ul-Mulk (Administrator of the Realm). WebHyderabad News: Get all the latest Hyderabad news, live news headlines on Hyderabad Local news, crime, education news, real estate, Hyderabad politics from TimesNow News A distinctive culture arose from the amalgamation of local and migrated artisans, with Painting, handicraft, jewellery, literature, dialect and clothing are prominent still today. As of 2016[update], the tree cover is 1.7% of the total city area, a decrease from 2.7% in 1996. [92][93][94]:1 The GHMC area contains 24 State Legislative Assembly constituencies,[95] which form five constituencies of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Parliament of India). [128], Hindus are in the majority. Fairfield By Marriott Hyderabad located in the heart of the Financial District of Gachibowli, in close proximity to Hitec City making a great location for business travelers. India come into the series after beating Sri Lanka 3-0 in ODIs while New Zealand defeated Pakistan 2-1 away from home recently. [286], As of 2018[update], there are over 5.3million vehicles operating in the city, of which 4.3million are two-wheelers and 1.04million four-wheelers. [163] According to a 2005 survey, 77% of males and 19% of females in the city were employed. RRR scripted history after it became the first Indian movie to win a Golden Globe. Ancient Ruins in Hyderabad Architectural Buildings in Hyderabad Castles in Hyderabad Cemeteries in Hyderabad Religious Sites in Hyderabad Educational sites in Hyderabad Fountains in Hyderabad Historic Sites in Hyderabad Historic Walking Areas in Hyderabad Monuments & Statues in Hyderabad Neighborhoods in Hyderabad Scenic Drives in Hyderabad Arenas & These courtesans were revered as the epitome of etiquette and culture, and were appointed to teach singing, poetry, and classical dance to many children of the aristocracy. 3-0 in ODIs while new Zealand defeated Pakistan 2-1 away from home recently his rule, he the. 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