Sitaphalmandi
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Sitaphalmandi is one of the old suburbs of Secunderabad
in the state
of Andhra Pradesh
, India
. It is located close to Secunderabad Railway Station
and is surrounded by Osmania University
in the east, Warasiguda in the south, Secunderabad
in the west and Tarnaka
in the north. Sitaphalmandi is located about 3 km from Secunderabad.
The suburb's name comes from the words Sitaphal and mandi meaning market of sugar apple
s. Previously, farmers foremost arrived here on bullock carts with custard apples and other fruits and sell their produce, a routine which continues even today.
, SBI
, SBH
, Andhra Bank
, Central Bank of India
. Movie theatres such as Suresh, Sridevi are present here. Alternatviely there are many other shops which cater to all needs of the locals. For other shopping options General bazaar in Secunderabad
is recommended.
is located close to the railway station.
. The temples here are Rama Lingeshwara Swamy Alayam (Ramalyam), Pochamma Temple, Saibaba Temple (Dattatreya temple) and there is also a Gurudwara located in the area.
is located on the Falaknuma – Secunderabad line of the Hyderabad MMTS, a local train service serving the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and thus connecting it to other parts of the city such as Falaknuma, Kachiguda
and Lingampally
. The buses in the series 86, 107, 57S, 2V, 16S run by APSRTC
connect Sitaphalmandi with the areas of Secunderabad
, Jamia Osmania
, Ramnagar
and other parts of the city.
A Rail over bridge (ROB) over the railway tracks was inaugurated on August 14, 2009 by the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
, Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
. The bridge was opened after a long gap of thirteen years after works were grounded due to the delay caused by land acquisition problems and various other reasons.
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
in the state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is located close to Secunderabad Railway Station
Secunderabad Railway Station
Secunderabad Railway Station , also referred as Secunderabad Junction, is a major intercity rail station and a commuter rail hub in the Hyderabad Urban Area. It is located in the city of Secunderabad and falls under the South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways...
and is surrounded by Osmania University
Osmania University
Osmania University , , since 1918, is a public university located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established and named after the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. It is one of the oldest modern universities in India. It is the first Indian University to have Urdu and...
in the east, Warasiguda in the south, Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
in the west and Tarnaka
Tarnaka
Tarnaka is a major residential suburb in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.It is located close to Osmania University.Tarnaka literally translates as "wired checkpost". In local language Tar means wire/cable and naka means check post. Tarnaka used to have a vineyard during Nizams period. An area...
in the north. Sitaphalmandi is located about 3 km from Secunderabad.
The suburb's name comes from the words Sitaphal and mandi meaning market of sugar apple
Sugar-apple
Annona squamosa is a species of Annona native to the tropical Americas and widely grown in Colombia, El Salvador, India, Pakistan and the Philippines...
s. Previously, farmers foremost arrived here on bullock carts with custard apples and other fruits and sell their produce, a routine which continues even today.
Commercial area
Some banks and ATMs operating in this area are, ICICI BankICICI Bank
ICICI Bank Ltd. is India's second largest financial services company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail customers through a variety of delivery channels and through its specialised subsidiaries in the areas of...
, SBI
State Bank of India
The State Bank of India is the largest Indian banking and financial services company with its headquarters in Mumbai, India. It is state-owned. The bank traces its ancestry to British India, through the Imperial Bank of India, to the founding in 1806 of the Bank of Calcutta, making it the oldest...
, SBH
State Bank of Hyderabad
State Bank of Hyderabad is an associate bank of State Bank of India , and is one of the scheduled banks in India. The Bank's Head Office is situated at Gunfoundry Area, in Hyderabad, India. SBH has over 1200 branches and about 12,800 employees. Assets are in excess of Rupees 767 billion...
, Andhra Bank
Andhra Bank
Andhra Bank was registered on 20 November 1923 and commenced business on 28 November 1923 with a paid up capital of Rs 1.00 lakh and an authorised capital of Rs 10.00 lakhs. The Bank crossed many milestones and the Bank's Total Business as on 30.06.2008 stood at Rs.83,256 Crores with a Clientele...
, Central Bank of India
Central Bank of India
Central Bank of India , a government-owned bank, is one of the oldest and largest commercial banks in India. It is based in Mumbai...
. Movie theatres such as Suresh, Sridevi are present here. Alternatviely there are many other shops which cater to all needs of the locals. For other shopping options General bazaar in Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
is recommended.
Education
Sitaphalmandi has a lot of schools which cater to the students in and around the locality. Sri Sai Vidyalay High School is also a reputed one in this area and most of the other schools have been here for more than 25 years namely, Govt. School, Pragathi High School, Veera Machineni Pagadiah High School, Vedic Vidyalayam High School, Amaravathi Grammar High School and Nehru High School in Namalagundu. Vivekananda Junior College, Vivekananda Degree College, Vivekananda PG College are some of the colleges in the area and English and Foreign Languages UniversityEnglish and Foreign Languages University
The English and Foreign Languages University , formerly the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages , is a Central University in India. Its main campus is located in Hyderabad...
is located close to the railway station.
Culture
This place also has a lot of mosques and temples which are the main landmarks. There are 2 big mosques in this area, one is in the main Sitafalmandi which is close to railway station, and the other at ChilkalgudaChilkalguda
Chilkalguda is a residential suburb of Secunderabad, India.It is predominantly a middle class neighbourhood rich of culture and its just half kilometer away from the Secunderabad Railway Station...
. The temples here are Rama Lingeshwara Swamy Alayam (Ramalyam), Pochamma Temple, Saibaba Temple (Dattatreya temple) and there is also a Gurudwara located in the area.
Transport
Sitaphalmandi is well connected with the other localities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad by rail and road. Sitaphalmandi Railway StationSitaphalmandi Railway Station
Sitaphalmandi Railway Station is a train station in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The English and Foreign Languages University and Tarnaka are accessible from this station.-Lines:*Multi-Modal Transport System, Hyderabad...
is located on the Falaknuma – Secunderabad line of the Hyderabad MMTS, a local train service serving the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and thus connecting it to other parts of the city such as Falaknuma, Kachiguda
Kachiguda
Kachiguda is one of the old suburbs in Hyderabad, India. The third biggest railway station in Hyderabad called as Kachiguda Railway Station built during the Nizam rule, is located here and is a major landmark.- Commercial area :...
and Lingampally
Lingampally
Lingampally is a suburb near Hyderabad in India. It was a sleepy village until the IT boom has made it into a preferred, affordable residential suburb for IT professionals.It is 5 km from the HITECH city....
. The buses in the series 86, 107, 57S, 2V, 16S run by APSRTC
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation or APSRTC is the state owned road transport corporation in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is acknowledged as the single corporation having the largest fleet in the world...
connect Sitaphalmandi with the areas of Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
, Jamia Osmania
Jamia Osmania
Jamia Osmania is a suburb of Hyderabad, India.-Commercial area:The shopping centers in Jamia Osmania are very good. There is choice for everyone like Foodworld etc. Osmania Garden Function hall is main social place of this area...
, Ramnagar
Ramnagar, Hyderabad
Ramnagar is one of the central part in Hyderabad, India.It is mainly a residential area which was once located very near to industries like VST...
and other parts of the city.
A Rail over bridge (ROB) over the railway tracks was inaugurated on August 14, 2009 by the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy , popularly known as YSR, was a two-time Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He is seen as the most popular chief minister of Andhra pradesh. His popularity is often attributed to various welfare schemes and development programs he championed for the...
. The bridge was opened after a long gap of thirteen years after works were grounded due to the delay caused by land acquisition problems and various other reasons.