Afzal Gunj is one of the old suburbs in Hyderabad, close to river Musi

Musi River (India)

The Musi River is a tributary of Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau region of Andhra Pradesh state in India. It flows through a major portion of Hyderabad, India and divides the historic old city with the new city. Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar is known as gandipet are the two dams built on it...

. Afzal Gunj is the hub of local transportation due to the presence of Central Bus Station in the region. The bus station provides services to most of the parts in the city.

The famous Osmania General Hospital

Osmania General Hospital

Osmania General Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in India located at Afzal Gunj, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was built during the time of the Last Nizam, Osman Ali Khan, and is named after him....

 of Nizam

Nizam

Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad popularly known as Nizams of Hyderabad was a former monarchy of the Hyderabad State, now in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , and Maharashtra in India...

 era is located at Afzalgunj . The famous Andhra Pradesh State Central Library

State Central Library

State Central Library may refer to:* State Central Library, Andhra Pradesh* State Central Library, Kerala...

 is also located here. Andhra Pradesh High Court

Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court is the High Court of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was set up on 5 July 1954 under the Andhra State Act, 1953.Its seat is in the administrative capital, Hyderabad and has a sanctioned judge strength of 39....

 is also here. The famous Salarjung Museum is located close to Afzalgunj. A little south east of Salarjang Museum is the Nizam's Museum at Purani Haveli. The name Purani Haveli signifies the locality where the museum is situated. The road that extends from north of Afzalgunj over river Musi connects with Sardar Patel Road. The famous Charminar

Charminar

Charminar built in 1591 AD, is a landmark monument located in Hyderabad, India. The two words Char Minar of Urdu language are combined to which it is known as Charminar . These are four ornate minarets attached and supported by four grand arches, it has become the global icon of Hyderabad and is...

 is located on this road, further southwards from Afzal Gunj.

• Areas under Afzal Gunj :

Begum Bazar; Siddiambar Bazar; Padmashali Colony

Commercial area

There are many shops which cater to all the needs of the people. Also there is an old shop called as Munnalal Dawasaaz.

There is a popular Irani hotel here called as Television Cafe.

Accessibility

The APSRTC has a major bus hub in this area and connects Afzal Gunj with all parts of the city and some of the suburban villages.

The nearest MMTS Train station is at Malakpet

Malakpet

Malakpet is one of the old suburbs of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. This suburb known by two parts, Old Malakpet and New Malakpet. The Palmetum was established here in 2002 by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation....

. This railway station is about 2 km from Afzalgunj.

The domestic and international airport, Hyderabad Airport, is located north of the place about 35 km from Afzal Gunj.