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Afzalgunj, Hyderabad

Central Zone, 500012

  • Rank 357 out of 769 localities
  • Quality of Life Score 3.9/5 See Details

About Afzalgunj, Hyderabad

Afzal Gunj is a locality in Hyderabad, Telangana. Most areas of the city are served by the bus terminal. Grain traders were given land by the fifth, Afzal ad-Dawlah, for use in trade and commerce. The location bears his name.

To develop the areas on both sides of the rivers as well as the adjacent areas, the government has also approved a proposal to construct separate bridges over the Musi and ESA rivers. This neighbourhood in Hyderabad is one of the best for wholesale sales of hardware and plastic since it sees a lot of foot activity every day. There are also numerous markets in this neighbourhood, including Moazzam Jahi Market, Siddi Amber Bazar, Usmangunj Market, Begum Bazar, and Pool Bagh. Due to the location of the Central Bus Station in the area, Afzal Gunj serves as the centre for local transportation.

Brief description

The Telangana High Court and the Telangana State Central Library are also housed there. This neighbourhood in Hyderabad is one of the best for wholesale sales of hardware and plastic since it sees a lot of foot traffic every day. Travellers from all across the city may easily access Afzal Gunj Hyderabad using the various modes of transportation the city has to offer. Numerous educational institutions, healthcare services, dining establishments, etc. are nearby and accessible.

The area is great for local dining and shopping, plus it's close to lots of historical landmarks. In addition, the area is surrounded by upscale neighbourhoods and is about two kilometres from Begum Bazar, a renowned shopping district in the city.

Telugu is a prime language in Afzal Gunj.

What’s Great about Afzal Gunj?

There are many good qualities of several amenities which can be found here. Here are a few:

  • It has a Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station, which is the biggest bus station in Asia.
  • The famous Osmania General Hospital is located here.
  • It has a state central library.
  • The famous Salar Jung Museum is located here.

The known landmarks in Afzal Gunj include the Santosh Dhaba, Begum Bazaar, Afzal Gunj, Hyderabad, Hotel Yadav Bhavan, Police Quarters, and Goshamahal. In the case of transportation, Afzal Gunj is reachable by national highways NH 44, NH 65, and NH 163.

There are many amenities, such as

  • Hotels, lodges, and restaurants for all types of stays
  • Hospitals and Clinics
  • Schools and Colleges
  • Electronic Shops
  • Petrol Bunk
  • supermarkets, and more.
What’s not great about Afzal Gunj?

Even though it has many highly-rated amenities, there are a few things you should know before moving to this city: 

  • Knowledge of Telugu to some extent can be useful in communicating with the locals.
  • Really heavy traffic is commonly experienced during peak hours.
  • The road conditions are bad, specifically during the winter season.

But it is a good locality with a large number of facilities and opportunities.

Physical Infrastructure and Livability Index

All city neighbourhoods, including Gachibowli, Ghatkesar, Dilsukhnagar, Himayat Nagar, Jubilee Hills, and some of the nearby villages, are connected to Afzal Gunj.

The distance from the Malakpet MMTS Train stop to Afzal Gunj Hyderabad is 4.5 km. The Srisailam Highway and the Afzal Gunj Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport are separated by around 21 km. The nearby communities of Goshamahal, Osman Sahi, Ghansi Bazaar, and Ashok Bazar are among others.

In addition to being close to several historical landmarks, the area is great for shopping and eating local cuisines. A variety of commercial properties for sale and rent are located nearby, and it has strong access to other parts of the city.

Social Infrastructure

Official governmental amenities may be found close by at Afzal Gunj. There are many prestigious colleges in the area, along with numerous recognised schools and educational institutes.

Schools

  • Paul’s Hi-Tech School
  • Goutham Model School.
  • Agarwal High School
  • Ganesh Lal Kanodia Primary School
  • Agarwal girls' high school

Colleges

  • Government City College
  • NB Science College and PG Center
  • Agarwal Junior College for Boys
  • Durga Prasad Banwarilal Girls Junior College

Hospitals and clinics

  • LV Prasad Eye Care
  • Gaushala Nagar hospital
  • Mahesh Sharma Dr Begum Bazaar Road
  • clear vision, Gulzar Houz
  • Osmania government general hospital
  • MG government maternity hospital
  • Community health centre

Restaurants

  • Chotu’s dhaba
  • Saicharan dhaba
  • Hotel Yadav Bhawan
  • Jaggu Halwai
  • Hotel Mansingh
  • Zunair  travel
  • Hotel Charminar

Shopping malls or markets

  • Manoj Kirana General Store
  • More Market
  • Surrender and Co.
  • Heritage: Fresh Red Hills
  • Patanjali Store
  • Mi Supermarket
  • Heritage Fresh

Banks and ATMs

  • Central Bank of India
  • Ing Vysya bank
  • State Bank of India
  • Syndicate Bank
  • Seven Hills Bank

Transportation: airport, metro, rail, bus

  • Deccan Nampally railway station
  • Dabirpura Railway Station
  • Osmania hospital bus station
  • Chudi Bazar Bus Station
  • Afzal Gunj bus stop, bus station

Outdoor spaces (parks)

  • Psm garden
  • Noor park
  • Sana garden
  • Red Hills Park
  • GHMC Park

Electronic Shops

  • Joshi enterprises
  • Famous sound
  • Navneet Jhawar
Popular Roads in the locality

Some of the main national highways reachable from Afzalgunj include NH 44, NH 65, and NH 163. Jain Mandir Road, Afzal Gunj Road, and MJ Market X Road are some of the primary roads in Afzal Gunj.

Some of the bus stops in Afzal Gunj are:

  • Niloufer Bus Stop
  • Navata Road Transport
  • Bazar Ghat
  • Ladki Ka Pul Bus Stop
  • Dargah Nampally
Home Services in Afzal Gunj

Many interior designer services are available for those looking for them. Some of the top services include Interior Company, Sri BR Interior Design, Woods East Asia architects and interior designers, Task Force Interiors, Innovative Architects, and more.

Movers and Packers

  • Agarwal Packers
  • Logistic Mart Packers and movers
  • Ashish Packers and Movers
  • Shree Shiva Shakthi Packers and Movers

Rental furniture and appliances

  • GK furniture
  • Ravi furniture house
  • Bharat furniture works
  • Bajrang furnishing
  • SS steel furniture

 Rooftop services

  • Sulekha roofing contractors
  • Team Rooftop Services
  • Dream home falls ceiling
  • decent interiors and exteriors, and more
What’s Near Afzal Gunj – Distance Calculator
LocalityApproximate distance from Afzal GunjCommute time from Afzal GunjCab fare- two-way (approx.)
Hyderabad railway station3 km12 minutesRs.100- Rs.130
Malakpet mmts train stop4.6 km16 minutesRs. 150- Rs.170
Charminar3.8 km16 minutesRs. 150- Rs.180
How people rate Afzal Gunj

The residents of Afzalgunj are really satisfied with the city's great amenities and facilities for public transportation. This society gives Afzal Gunj a 5-star rating for safety and connectivity and a 4-star rating for lifestyle and environment.

Some of the reviews from people include:

  • Good public transport
  • markets available they walkable distance
  • It is safe to travel at night.
  • Metro connectivity is very nearby.
  • roads are well maintained.
  • Easy availability of a cab or auto
How to visit Afzal Gunj

By Rail – Some of the nearby railway stations are Hyderabad Deccan Nampally railway station, dabirpura railway station.

Through Local Bus: The nearby local bus stops include Osmania Hospital Bus Station, High Court Bus Station, Chudi Bazaar Bus Station, Osmangunj Bus Station, and Afzal Gunj Bus Station.

Local bus routes: Afzalgunj bus stop to Secunderabad junction, JBS bus stop, Tukaram gate.

Tourist spots and places to visit in Afzal Gunj

Salar Jung Museum

The museum was founded in 1951. Considered the largest one-man library of antiques in the world, it is situated along the banks of the river. Its collections of sculptures, paintings, carvings, manuscripts, furniture, etc. are very extensive.

Chatrapati Shivaji Statue

For both locals and visitors from other locations, the statue is one of the top destinations. It is located in Gowliguda Kaman’s most noticeable area. It offers a wide variety of goods and services to meet the different needs of its clients.

Beautiful Pigeon Spots

It is a popular tourist spot in Afzal Gunj and is beloved by both residents and visitors. It is also the top business tourism destination in Hyderabad.

For the safety of the locals, several police stations, including Chowrahajhinsi and Chirangali Lane, are close by. The main characteristic that draws visitors to Afzal Gunj is its ease of accessibility. There are several ATMs, banks, restaurants, hospitals, supermarkets, and other establishments nearby.

Explore Key Amenities in Afzalgunj, Hyderabad

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  • Schools

  • Hospitals

  • Hotels

  • Shopping Malls

  • Banks

  • Temples

  • Colleges and Universities

  • Parks

  • Cinema Halls

  • Mosques

Schools Near by Afzalgunj
Vandematharam Bal Vatika High School 0.59 KM
Agarwal Girls High School 0.67 KM
Lmg High School 0.80 KM
Student High School 0.95 KM
New Paramount High School 1.25 KM
Ssgm High School 1.26 KM
Vv Upper Primary School 1.27 KM
Vivek Vardhini Educational Society High School 1.28 KM
Polaris Interactive School 1.40 KM
Dawn Model High School 1.51 KM
Hospitals Near by Afzalgunj
Hari Prasad Memorial Hospital 0.68 KM
Deepa Hospital 0.77 KM
Gupta Hospital 0.78 KM
Lavanya Medical Hall 0.91 KM
Smt Bhagwan Devi Hospital 0.98 KM
Hearing Aid Dealer 1.10 KM
Krishna Hospital 1.20 KM
Charminar Dental Hospital 1.32 KM
Aarogya Hospital 1.35 KM
Care Hospitals Nampally Hyderabad 1.35 KM
Hotels Near by Afzalgunj
Hotel Charminar 0.44 KM
Hotel Svm Grand 1.66 KM
Fabhotel Deccan Heritage 1.68 KM
Fabhotel Deccan Heritage 1.68 KM
Taj Mahal Hotel 2.09 KM
Taj Mahal Hotel 2.09 KM
Royalton Hotel 2.22 KM
Royalton Hotel 2.22 KM
Hotel Panchratan 2.64 KM
Hotel Tourist Plaza 2.99 KM
Shopping Malls Near by Afzalgunj
Rana Fancy Store 0.05 KM
Sri Diwan Collections 0.22 KM
M M Traders 0.65 KM
New Year Dairies 0.68 KM
Kashish Shopping Center 0.70 KM
Smp Tower 1.05 KM
The Jewel Mall 1.06 KM
Gs Estate 1.09 KM
Prem Towers 1.14 KM
Mohammed Sultan Estate 1.18 KM
Banks Near by Afzalgunj
Hdfc Bank Ltd 0.61 KM
Icici Bank 1.04 KM
Axis Bank Ltd 1.10 KM
Hdfc Bank Ltd 1.36 KM
Punjab National Bank 1.58 KM
Bank Of Maharashtra 1.63 KM
Syndicate Bank 1.66 KM
Kotak Mahindra Bank 1.70 KM
Icici Bank Ltd 1.71 KM
Yes Bank Ltd 1.74 KM
Temples Near by Afzalgunj
Bhagya Lakshmi Mandir 1.31 KM
Shiva Temple 2.33 KM
Ganesh Temple 2.35 KM
Durga Mata Temple 2.47 KM
Gowlipura Mahankali Temple 2.74 KM
Raghavendra Swamy Temple 2.94 KM
Sri Shyam Mandir 3.08 KM
Kanaka Durga Temple 3.08 KM
Sri Omkar Swamy Temple 3.09 KM
Hanuman Temple 3.63 KM
Colleges and Universities Near by Afzalgunj
Osmania University 1.62 KM
Madurai Kamaraj University 1.64 KM
Dr Ntr University Of Health Sciences 1.74 KM
Indira Priyadarshini Govt Degree College For Women Nampally Hyderabad 1.89 KM
Islamic Online University 1.91 KM
Madras University Study Circle 2.23 KM
St Joseph Degree And Pg College 2.46 KM
Kakatiya University Regional Study Centre 2.52 KM
Sujatha Junior College For Girlssujata Degree College For Women 2.55 KM
Jagruthi College Pg Block 2.57 KM
Parks Near by Afzalgunj
Pigeon Park 1.83 KM
Koti Public Park 1.90 KM
New Malakpet Park 2.23 KM
Shoaib Memorial Park 2.29 KM
Lingampally Park 2.75 KM
Palmetum Park Ghmc 2.88 KM
Dattatreya Colony Park 2.89 KM
Basant Park 2.92 KM
Vijayanagar Colony Park 3.13 KM
Dgs Melkote Park 3.14 KM
Cinema Halls Near by Afzalgunj
Krishna Cinema Hall 1.05 KM
Vikaranth Theatre 1.19 KM
Mukta Ramakrishna A2 Cinemas 1.44 KM
Mukta A2 Cinemas 1.45 KM
Yakut Mahal Theatre 1.78 KM
Santosh Sapna Cinema Hall 2.00 KM
Tarakarama Cinema Hall 70mm 2.43 KM
Cinepolis Sudha Cinemas 2.47 KM
Inox Maheshwari Parmeshwari Mall 2.49 KM
Padmavathi Cineplex 2.64 KM
Mosques Near by Afzalgunj
Mastan Sahab Masjid 2.59 KM
Masjid Gunfoundry 2.64 KM
Masjid E Uroob 2.66 KM
Mallepally Badi Masjid 2.71 KM
Masjid Erazia 2.95 KM
Masjidehussaini 3.12 KM
Masjid E Akbari 3.29 KM
Masjideameer Fatima 3.41 KM
Masjideshah Moazam 3.66 KM
Masjid 3.67 KM

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