SKM EnclaveMusheerabad, Hyderabad

A city with a rich past located in the Secunderabad revenue division of Hyderabad, Musheerabd happens to be an urban commercial area. 

The name of the city has a historical origin. The Prime Minister of Hyderabad at the time, Nawab Aratu Jah, Mushir-ul-Mulk, received a small part of the Musheerabad Masjid, as a jagir. Since then, the place was named after him and hence the origin of Musheerabad. 

Today, Musheerabad has all amenities and a budding commercial economy. The political parties in this area are active. Not only that, but Musheerabad is within reach of other major cities of the state. 

Brief Description

If you're looking to go to a city that offers a blend of the past and the present, go to Musheerabad. Not only does this place has a rich history, but it also has a bustling economy. 

One of the largest hospitals in the state is also located in Musheerabad.

After the demolition of the Musheerabad jail in 2003, the Gandhi Medical college was established. Once that happened, many other medical colleges were constructed in the area. This led to an increase in diagnostic labs and pharmaceutical companies in the area. 

Commercial businesses are of silk sarees. Many people also work in tanneries. Sundays are a delightful day for all book lovers. On Sunday, the roadsides are lined with book vendors. 

What’s Great about Musheerabad

Musheerabad has a blend of history and the present. But what makes Musheerabad great? 

1. Musheerabad has a rich past that would delight people when they learn of their heritage. 
2. There is metro connectivity.
3. Medical centres are plenty. 
4. A good place for conducting business. There are many opportunities for people who are looking to establish their trade. 
5. there are police stations in each locality, thus, making Musheerabad quite a safe place. 
6. The Bangladesh market is one of the largest and most popular markets in Musheerabad. 

Musheerabad provides its resident with the comfort of a well-developed residential area and has all amenities in proximity. It is a good commercial hub and the fact that transport is easily accessible from Musheerabad to any other city is another positive for the area.

What’s Not Great about Musheerabad

Although there are many positives, there are a few cons of living in Musheerabad that one must be aware of.

Despite being one of the well-developed and connected areas in Hyderabad, Musheerabad's roads are narrow and not well maintained. There are high levels of traffic, and hygiene is also a concern for people because the pollution levels have increased. 

The authorities however are trying to increase the green cover in the area and maintain more parks and green spaces to help people rejuvenate in fresh green spaces. Similarly, the issue of road maintenance is also being worked upon by the municipal corporation. 

Physical Infrastructure and Livability Index

Musheerabad has properties for everyone and families of all types and sizes. There are 1 BHK, 2 BHK, 3 BHK and independent properties available for renting and buying. Rents usually begin from 10,000 (for 1 BHK) and can go up to 45,000 (3 BHK). However, you must keep in mind that the price of the property is also affected by its size and location. 

In addition to that, professionals in any field can find work in Musheerabad. As it is located in Hyderabad, the quality of life is good in Musheerabad. 

Social Infrastructure in Musheerabad

Musheerabad has educational institutions, medical colleges, hospitals, markets, restaurants, and shopping centres. Let's take a look at them.

1. Schools and Colleges
   1. Musheerabad Public High School
   2. Martinet High School
   3. Red Convent High School
   4. Holy Trinity High School
   5. Al Noor Primary School 
   6. Gandhi Medical College
2. Hospitals 
   1. Gandhi Hospital
   2. Sagarlal Memorial Hospital
   3. Guru Nanak CARE Hospitals
   4. Sudarshan Hospital 
3. Restaurants

There are many restaurants in and around Musheerabad. Some of them have been listed here:

1. Captain Cook
2. Pizza Hut
3. Pizza Xpress
4. MNR Bar and Restaurant
5. Sarvottam Restaurant

1. Banks/ ATMs/ Hotels/ Markets

There are many places one can visit in Musheerabad. For shopping purposes, people can visit the Bangladesh Market. It is one of the largest markets in Musheerabad and buyers can find nearly everything. There are many local vendors and people usually buy from them.

ATMs include those of HDFC Bank, SBI, Canara Bank, and Andhra Bank.

Some of the hotels where you could stay when visiting Musheerabad are Hotel Saptagiri Hyderabad (2.3 km), Hyderabad Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre (1.7 km) and Aqua Stay Inn (2.1 km). 

Popular Roads in Musheerabad

The Musheerabad main road is one of the wider roads in the area. Other streets are narrower and congested. Most of them serve an intracity purpose. 

Localities near Musheerabad

Here are a few localities that are located around Musheerabad.

1. Chikkadpally
2. Ramnagar
3. Kavadiguda
4. Domalguda
5. Ashok Nagar
6. Bagh Lingampally
7. Gandhinagar
8. Parsigutta
9. Padma Rao Nagar

Most of these localities are good residential areas and some of them also have a rich history that dates back to the time of some Nawabs. 

The Jamia Osmania Railway station, Secunderabad Railway station, and Vidyanagar Railway station are merely 500 metres to 1 kilometre away from Musheerabad. You can catch intracity and intercity trains from these stations.

If you wish to travel via bus, the Telangana State Road corporation runs several buses as many locals choose to take the bus when travelling intercity. 

The Musheerabad metro station is a part of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Network. Therefore, if you enjoy commuting via the metro, you can easily do so in Musheerabad.

How People Rate Musheerbad

One can call Musheerabad a melting pot of the old and new. People from all walks of life live here and can carve a livelihood for themselves. It is a pleasant place for one to stay in. There are offices, banks, hospitals, schools, markets, and restaurants. Although pollution and traffic are a concern, authorities are coming up with plans to rectify issues in the city and make it more hospitable for its residents. 

How to Visit Musheerabad

If you are visiting Musheerabad from another state, you can take a flight to Hyderabad and then take a taxi or bus to exactly reach your destination. Interstate trains make a halt at a railway station near Musheerabad. One only needs to hail a local cab or auto from there. 

Intercity and intracity buses are always running at regular intervals. Therefore, reaching Musheerabad from any other district or city would not be a problem. 

Tourist Spots and Places To Visit in Musheerabad

No visit to a new place is complete without seeing its main attractions. Here are some tourist spots and places that locals and visitors can see when they are in Musheerabad. 

1. The Charminar fort
2. Indira Park
3. Nehru Zoological Park
4. Ntr Garden
5. Salar Jung Museum (a must-visit if you are a history geek)
6. Qutub Shahi Tombs
7. Buddha Statue
8. Chwomallah Palace

Musheerabad Vs Other places

Although Musheerabad is not an IT hub or a major financial district, it has a vibrant past and promising future that makes it a livable place in Hyderabad. With quality institutions spread across the city and places to relax going hand in hand, the city is a positive choice for those wishing to settle down here. Furthermore, the police actively patrol the area and the crime rate is quite low.