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Secunderabad facts for kids
Secunderabad, popularly called the twin city of Hyderabad, is a big city in the state of Telangana, India.
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