Asif Nagar is a major neighbourhood in the western part of Hyderabad, India. It is located north of the Musi River near Mehdipatnam. It is a mandal in the Hyderabad District and one of the oldest neighbourhoods that have existed for a long while.
Asif Nagar | |
|---|---|
  Location in Telangana, India | |
| Coordinates: 17°23′22″N 78°27′10″E / 17.3894°N 78.4527°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Hyderabad District |
| Government | |
| • Body | GHMC |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Deccani Urdu, Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 500028 (Humayun Nagar PO) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Hyderabad |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Nampally |
| Planning agency | GHMC |
This used to be a legislative assembly seat part of the Lok Sabha but was delimited and now it comes under the Nampally seat.[1] ACP Office for West Zone for Hyderabad Police is situated here.[2][3]
Etymology
editThe name "Asaf" is derived from the Asaf Jahi Dynasty the Nizam of Hyderabad. Nagar is the Urdu, Hindi and Dakahini word for town or colony.
Legislature
editIn the Lok Sabha: Asif Nagar belongs to the Hyderabad Constituency represented by Asaduddin Owasi of the AIMIM party.
In the Telangana Legislative Assembly: Asif Nagar belongs to the Nampally constituency represented by Mohammed Majid Hussain of the AIMIM party. [1]
In the GHMC Ghousia Sultana of AIMIM is the corporator [4]
Asif Nagar used to be a legislative assembly seat represented in the Lok Sabha; the lower house of the Indian parliament. but was delimited under the provisions of Delimitation Act, 2002 by the Delimitation Commission of India based on the 2001 census.[1]
Commercial Areas
editFurniture
editAsif Nagar is famous for wood work and carving handiwork.[5] The furniture prepared here is exported to across the globe.[6] All types of Furniture will be there
Food
editAsif Nagar is known for its Naan bread. Famous naan shops like Madina Naan Centre have existed for more than half a century.
Schools
editThe schools of this locality include:
- H.V.B.H.S
- Happy Scholar School (Nursery)
- Ravindra Bharathi school
- Gowtam Model School[7]
- Narayana College IT Academy
- Sri Chaintanya Jr College
- G. Pulla Reddy College
- Azra Public School
Himalaya Book World also has a branch here[8] (opposite to Azra Public School)
Entertainment
editThis area is mostly residential but Talkies like Amba Theatre[9] and Milan Cinema Hall[10] are present for families to enjoy their free time.
Places of Worship
editQutub Shahi Masjid (Choti Masjid)
editLocated at Arab Lane, Murad Nagar it is also called Choti Masjid. It holds the annual Eid prayer.
Transportation
editThe closest MMTS station is 2 km away, at Nampally. Imliban Bus Stand and Jubilee Bus Stand are 4 and 9 km away respectively. The Secunderabad Railway Station is at a distance of 8 km, while the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is 25 km away. Bring close to the center of Hyderabad, it is easy to travel around the city quickly from here.
Neighbourhoods
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "MIM grabs Asifnagar assembly seat". The Times of India. 17 October 2004. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Asif Nafar police station". fullhyderabad.com.
- ^ "West Zone". hyderabadpolice.gov.in. Archived from the original on 7 July 2009. Retrieved 9 August 2009.
- ^ "GHMC Election 2020 Winners List: BJP wins 48; TRS bags 56, AIMIM 44". The Financial Express. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Furniture Manufacturers of Asif Nagar".
- ^ India, The Hans (31 March 2015). "Asif Nagar a fortified town now popular for its naans". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ ":: Gowtham Model Schools ::". www.gowthammodelschools.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Himalaya Book World". Archived from the original on 18 May 2020.
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Milan Theatre (Hyderabad) - 2019 What to Know Before You Go (with Photos)". TripAdvisor. Retrieved 25 January 2019.