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'''Manikonda''' is a commercial hub and a residential | '''Manikonda''' is a commercial hub and a residential neighbourhood in [[Hyderabad, Telangana]], [[India]]. This suburb has boomed in recent years due to the presence of leading software company headquarters in the area as well as Lanco hills, a luxury hi-rise residential project, and an upcoming Chitrapuri Colony residential layout for Telugu cinema workers.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041114060351/http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/13/stories/2004111303970400.htm Microsoft CEO to open new campus at Manikonda]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080523040328/http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/13/stories/2008051358130200.htm Hyatt Hyderabad in early 2011 ]</ref> | ||
==Sights== | ==Sights== | ||
* [[Khajaguda Lake]] and Khajaguda Hills are a popular spot for outdoor activities, such as hiking and bouldering. Located in [[Khajaguda ]] area. | * Manikonda Cheruvu (Yellama Cheruvu) is located next to Lanco Hills Residential Apartments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/amid-growing-it-hub-manikonda-cheruvu-falls-prey-to-encroachments-waste-dumping/articleshow/95310701.cms|title=Hyderabad: Amid growing IT hub, Manikonda Cheruvu falls prey to encroachments & waste dumping|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/070619/manikonda-lake-adjacent-lanco-hills-dirty-whodunnit.html|title=Manikonda Lake adjacent Lanco Hills dirty: Whodunnit?}}</ref> | ||
* [[Khajaguda Lake]] and Khajaguda Hills are a popular spot for outdoor activities, such as hiking and bouldering. Located in [[Khajaguda ]] area.<ref>Mohammed Hasib: ''Khajaguda Hills – relishing SUNSET at the summit'', In: ''Adventures in Hyderabad, Travel Stories'', AtomicCircle.com, 8 October 2018, ([https://atomiccircle.com/sunset-at-khajaguda-hills/ Link]).</ref><ref>hyderabadclimbers.com - ''Khajaguda Routes'', ([http://www.hyderabadclimbers.com/khajaguda-routes.html Link])</ref> | |||
* Mushkin Cheruvu, near Puppalaguda - Manikonda Main Road.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/telangana-national-green-tribunal-committee-gives-clean-chit-to-my-home-project/articleshow/85582591.cms|title=Telangana: National Green Tribunal committee gives clean chit to My Home project|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/ngos-muski-cheruvu-bund-plantation-move-opposed/article37132085.ece|title=NGO's Muski cheruvu bund plantation move opposed|website=[[The Hindu]] }}</ref> | |||
* Neknampur Lake.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/manikonda-multi-crore-villas-face-bulldozer-action-for-encroaching-on-neknampur-lake/articleshow/108378744.cms|title=Manikonda multi-crore villas face bulldozer action for encroaching on Neknampur lake}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/heritage-in-peril-neknampur-lake-turns-a-floating-dump/articleshow/67447496.cms|title=Heritage in peril: Neknampur lake turns a floating dump}}</ref> | |||
{{Wide image| Hyderabad Financial district,India.jpg|680px|Panorama showing Manikonda and Lanco Hills under construction}} | ==Development== | ||
Manikonda is the site of significant commercial and residential development. The area is sought after for its posh locale. Several software professionals who work at [[Gachibowli]] and [[HITEC City|Hi-tech City]] are purchasing flats and land in Manikonda. In February 2022, a two-member bench of [[Supreme Court of India]] passed judgement that Manikonda village jagir comprising prime land of {{convert|1654|acre|km2|adj=on}} and 32 guntas of land belongs to [[Government of Telangana]], setting aside the orders of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh High Court.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/manikonda-jagir-lands-are-government-lands-sc/article38393161.ece|title=Manikonda jagir lands are government lands: SC|website=[[The Hindu]] }}</ref> The land is free from any [[encumbrance]]. | |||
The area's infrastructure, shopping and entertainment are rapidly growing. The highways leading to Manikonda include one from Darga via OU Colony and another from [[Shaikpet|Sheikpet]] via Sports complex and filter beds. It consists of two revenue villages named Manikonda and Puppalaguda. Several dozen towers of the multi-billion dollar Lanco hills as well as Chitrapuri Colony are located in Manikonda village. To reach this bustling locale from the airport, one should exit from Outer Ring Road at [[Nanakramguda]]/Gachibowli junction and take Lanco Hills Road. DivyaSree TechRidge is a {{convert|45|acre|km2|adj=on}} project near Lanco Hills.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/times-business-awards-2019-divyasree-techridge-hyderabad/articleshow/69977133.cms|title=Times Business Awards 2019: DivyaSree TechRidge, Hyderabad|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref> Several companies likes Accenture are located in this. There are many parks in Manikonda Municipality like Netaji Park located in Alkaoor Township, Puppalguda. The area also has many gyms like Hyki gym in Green Living Apartments, cult gym in Panchavati colony, etc. | |||
{{Wide image| Hyderabad Financial district,India.jpg|680px|Panorama showing Manikonda and Lanco Hills under construction in 2012}} | |||
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File:Sutherland building across a tank near LANCO Hills.jpg|Sutherland building near LANCO Hills | |||
File:Basements of LANCO Hills High-rise complex.jpg|LANCO Hills High-rise complex | |||
File:Lanco Hills from Filmnagar (June 2019).jpg|LANCO Hills from Filmnagar | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Transport== | |||
The closest [[Hyderabad Metro|Metro Train station]] is [[Raidurg metro station]]. [[Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad|Outer Ring Road]] -Lanco Hills link road is under construction as part of Corridor 39B.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2022/mar/05/orr-lanco-link-road-to-be-realigned-tosave-khajaguda-rocks-2426531.html|title=ORR-Lanco link road to be realigned to save Khajaguda rocks}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/yet-another-blow-to-hyderabads-rock-heritage/article38404425.ece|title=Yet another blow to Hyderabad's rock heritage|website=[[The Hindu]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/3-booked-for-destroying-part-of-khajaguda-rocks/articleshow/89979773.cms|title=Hyderabad: 3 booked for destroying part of Khajaguda rocks|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2022/feb/27/khajaguda-activists-allege-contempt-of-court-2424231.html|title=Khajaguda: Activists allege contempt of court}}</ref> This 3.89 km long link road is constructed alongside the Khajaguda Heritage Rock Formation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/290322/link-road-works-in-it-corridors-going-on-at-brisk-pace.html|title=IT corridors to get link roads to ease traffic}}</ref> | |||
It is well connected by [[TSRTC]] buses that run from [[Mehdipatnam]] to Manikonda Marri Chettu Junction, and Lanco Hills, bus no. Bus 47L. runs from [secundrabad]. | |||
It's easily accessible to tourist attractions such as [[Khajaguda]] Historic Rock Formation next to Lanco Hills, [[Golkonda]], [[Qutb Shahi tombs]], [[Osman Sagar]] lake near Gandipet, [[Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad]], [[Gachibowli Athletic Stadium]], [[Gachibowli Indoor Stadium]], and [[HITEC City]]. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[ | * [[Khajaguda]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Puppalaguda]] | ||
* [[List of tallest buildings in Hyderabad]] | |||
* [[Narsingi, Ranga Reddy district|Narsingi]] | |||
* [[Kokapet]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Coordinates: 17°24′25″N 78°22′12″E / 17.406994°N 78.370085°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Rangareddy |
| Metro | Hyderabad |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipality |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu and Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 500 089 |
| Vehicle registration | TG |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Chevella |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Rajendra Nagar |
| Planning agency | Manikonda Municipality<ref>About Page of Manikonda Municipality</ref> |
| Website | manikondamunicipality |
Manikonda is a commercial hub and a residential neighbourhood in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. This suburb has boomed in recent years due to the presence of leading software company headquarters in the area as well as Lanco hills, a luxury hi-rise residential project, and an upcoming Chitrapuri Colony residential layout for Telugu cinema workers.<ref>Microsoft CEO to open new campus at Manikonda</ref><ref>Hyatt Hyderabad in early 2011 </ref>
Sights
- Manikonda Cheruvu (Yellama Cheruvu) is located next to Lanco Hills Residential Apartments.<ref>"Hyderabad: Amid growing IT hub, Manikonda Cheruvu falls prey to encroachments & waste dumping". The Times of India.</ref><ref>"Manikonda Lake adjacent Lanco Hills dirty: Whodunnit?".</ref>
- Khajaguda Lake and Khajaguda Hills are a popular spot for outdoor activities, such as hiking and bouldering. Located in Khajaguda area.<ref>Mohammed Hasib: Khajaguda Hills – relishing SUNSET at the summit, In: Adventures in Hyderabad, Travel Stories, AtomicCircle.com, 8 October 2018, (Link).</ref><ref>hyderabadclimbers.com - Khajaguda Routes, (Link)</ref>
- Mushkin Cheruvu, near Puppalaguda - Manikonda Main Road.<ref>"Telangana: National Green Tribunal committee gives clean chit to My Home project". The Times of India.</ref><ref>"NGO's Muski cheruvu bund plantation move opposed". The Hindu.</ref>
- Neknampur Lake.<ref>"Manikonda multi-crore villas face bulldozer action for encroaching on Neknampur lake".</ref><ref>"Heritage in peril: Neknampur lake turns a floating dump".</ref>
Development
Manikonda is the site of significant commercial and residential development. The area is sought after for its posh locale. Several software professionals who work at Gachibowli and Hi-tech City are purchasing flats and land in Manikonda. In February 2022, a two-member bench of Supreme Court of India passed judgement that Manikonda village jagir comprising prime land of 1,654-acre (6.69 km2) and 32 guntas of land belongs to Government of Telangana, setting aside the orders of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh High Court.<ref>"Manikonda jagir lands are government lands: SC". The Hindu.</ref> The land is free from any encumbrance.
The area's infrastructure, shopping and entertainment are rapidly growing. The highways leading to Manikonda include one from Darga via OU Colony and another from Sheikpet via Sports complex and filter beds. It consists of two revenue villages named Manikonda and Puppalaguda. Several dozen towers of the multi-billion dollar Lanco hills as well as Chitrapuri Colony are located in Manikonda village. To reach this bustling locale from the airport, one should exit from Outer Ring Road at Nanakramguda/Gachibowli junction and take Lanco Hills Road. DivyaSree TechRidge is a 45-acre (0.18 km2) project near Lanco Hills.<ref>"Times Business Awards 2019: DivyaSree TechRidge, Hyderabad". The Times of India.</ref> Several companies likes Accenture are located in this. There are many parks in Manikonda Municipality like Netaji Park located in Alkaoor Township, Puppalguda. The area also has many gyms like Hyki gym in Green Living Apartments, cult gym in Panchavati colony, etc.
<gallery mode="packed" heights="150"> File:Sutherland building across a tank near LANCO Hills.jpg|Sutherland building near LANCO Hills File:Basements of LANCO Hills High-rise complex.jpg|LANCO Hills High-rise complex File:Lanco Hills from Filmnagar (June 2019).jpg|LANCO Hills from Filmnagar </gallery>
Transport
The closest Metro Train station is Raidurg metro station. Outer Ring Road -Lanco Hills link road is under construction as part of Corridor 39B.<ref>"ORR-Lanco link road to be realigned to save Khajaguda rocks".</ref><ref>"Yet another blow to Hyderabad's rock heritage". The Hindu.</ref><ref>"Hyderabad: 3 booked for destroying part of Khajaguda rocks". The Times of India.</ref><ref>"Khajaguda: Activists allege contempt of court".</ref> This 3.89 km long link road is constructed alongside the Khajaguda Heritage Rock Formation.<ref>"IT corridors to get link roads to ease traffic".</ref>
It is well connected by TSRTC buses that run from Mehdipatnam to Manikonda Marri Chettu Junction, and Lanco Hills, bus no. Bus 47L. runs from [secundrabad].
It's easily accessible to tourist attractions such as Khajaguda Historic Rock Formation next to Lanco Hills, Golkonda, Qutb Shahi tombs, Osman Sagar lake near Gandipet, Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad, Gachibowli Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, and HITEC City.