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| Secunderabad City Lashkar, Ulwul |
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Twin city of Hyderabad & Secunderabad Contonment Area |
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Secunderabad Clock Tower
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| Nickname(s): Sec'bad | |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Hyderabad District |
| Metro | Hyderabad Metropolitan Region |
| Establishment | 1806 |
| Founded by | Sikandar Jah |
| Named for | Sikandar Jah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.5 km2 (24.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 543 m (1,781 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 213,698 |
| • Density | 3,313.1/km2 (8,581/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English, Telugu, Urdu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Pincode(s) | 500 xxx |
| Telephone code | 040 |
| Vehicle registration | TS-10 |
Secunderabad is the twin city of Hyderabad in the Indian state of Telangana. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was established in 1806 as a British cantonment. Although both the cities are together referred to as the twin cities, Hyderabad and Secunderabad have different histories and cultures, with Secunderabad having developed directly under British rule until 1948, and Hyderabad as the capital of the Nizams' princely state of Hyderabad.
Geographically divided from Hyderabad by the Hussain Sagar lake, Secunderabad is no longer a separate municipal unit and has become part of Hyderabad's Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). Both cities are collectively known as Hyderabad and together form the fifth-largest metropolis in India. Being one of the largest cantonments in India, Secunderabad has a large presence of army and air force personnel.
History
Secunderabad was founded in the year 1806 as a British cantonment. Secunderabad and Hyderabad together form the sixth biggest metropolis in India. It is one of the biggest cantonments in India. It has a large presence of army and air force.
Demographics
The population of Secunderabad is 204,182. The literacy rate of Secunderabad is 73%. The most popular sport is cricket.
Images for kids
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James street circa 1880, an important shopping district in Secunderabad
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The first car showroom that was opened in Secunderabad in 1912 at James Street, c. 1950
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Trimulgherry Entrenchment where British troops were stationed
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Road sign by MCH
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Secunderabad Club c. 1902
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Garden Restaurant established 1952, opposite to the Clock Tower
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Regional passport office in Secunderabad
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Secunderabad Railway Station, the busiest rail and bus junction in the city
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Tank Bund road, an important road which connects the cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad