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'''A. S. Rao Nagar''', also known as '''Dr. A. S. Rao Nagar''', is a major commercial and residential neighbourhood of [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India. It is located in the north eastern side of the city falling under [[Medchal-Malkajgiri]] district. It is administered as [[Hyderabad Corporation zones, circles and wards|Ward No. 2]] of [[Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation wards|url=https://www.ghmc.gov.in/Documents/Wards.pdf|access-date=2020-07-01|website=[[Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation]]}}</ref>
'''A. S. Rao Nagar''', also known as '''Dr. A. S. Rao Nagar''', is a major commercial and residential neighbourhood of [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India. It is located in the north eastern side of the city falling under '''Kapra Village & Mandal''', [[Medchal-Malkajgiri]] district. It is administered as [[Hyderabad Corporation zones, circles and wards|Ward No. 2]] of [[Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation wards|url=https://www.ghmc.gov.in/Documents/Wards.pdf|access-date=2020-07-01|website=[[Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation]]|archive-date=15 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190615000938/https://www.ghmc.gov.in/Documents/Wards.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2012 A. S. Rao Nagar's high street area had the steepest hike in rental prices across the country.<ref>{{cite news|title=A S Rao Nagar in high street map of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/A-S-Rao-Nagar-in-high-street-map-of-India/articleshow/12873913.cms?referral=PM|access-date=8 July 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> It has many residential townships like Saket which is near suburbs including [[Neredmet]], [[Electronics Corporation of India Limited|ECIL]], [[Sainikpuri]] and [[Moula-Ali]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Small steps make a big difference|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/kids/article513944.ece|access-date=8 July 2016|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
In 2012 A. S. Rao Nagar's high street area had the steepest hike in rental prices across the country.<ref>{{cite news|title=A S Rao Nagar in high street map of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/A-S-Rao-Nagar-in-high-street-map-of-India/articleshow/12873913.cms?referral=PM|access-date=8 July 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> It has many residential townships like Saket which is near suburbs including [[Neredmet]], [[Electronics Corporation of India Limited|ECIL]], [[Sainikpuri]] and [[Moula-Ali]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Small steps make a big difference|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/kids/article513944.ece|access-date=8 July 2016|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
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==Economy==
==Economy==
Many specialist retail outlets and commercial buildings have their establishments in the area.<ref>{{cite news|title=On the fast lane: AS Rao Nagar turns a shopper's paradise|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/On-the-fast-lane-AS-Rao-Nagar-turns-a-shoppers-paradise/articleshow/12447145.cms|access-date=8 July 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
Many specialist retail outlets and commercial buildings have their establishments in the area.
Most reputed brands like She Needs, Tanishq, Malabar and most fashion brands in sports and clothing have retail outlets.<ref>{{cite news|title=On the fast lane: AS Rao Nagar turns a shopper's paradise|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/On-the-fast-lane-AS-Rao-Nagar-turns-a-shoppers-paradise/articleshow/12447145.cms|access-date=8 July 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==

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Coordinates: 17°28′23″N 78°33′59″E / 17.47306°N 78.56639°E / 17.47306; 78.56639
Country India
StateTelangana
DistrictMedchal-Malkajgiri District
CityHyderabad
Named forDr. Ayyagari Sambasiva Rao
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyGHMC (Kapra Circle)
Elevation
543 m (1,781 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN code
500062
Vehicle registrationTG-08
Parliament constituencyMalkajgiri
Assembly constituencyUppal
Civic agencyGHMC
Planning agencyHMDA

A. S. Rao Nagar, also known as Dr. A. S. Rao Nagar, is a major commercial and residential neighbourhood of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is located in the north eastern side of the city falling under Kapra Village & Mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri district. It is administered as Ward No. 2 of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.[1]

In 2012 A. S. Rao Nagar's high street area had the steepest hike in rental prices across the country.[2] It has many residential townships like Saket which is near suburbs including Neredmet, ECIL, Sainikpuri and Moula-Ali.[3]

History[edit | edit source]

It is named after Dr. Ayyagari Sambasiva Rao (Dr. A.S.Rao), the founder of the Electronics Corporation of India (ECIL) in Hyderabad. He was instrumental in forming ECIL Employees Co-Operative House Construction Society Limited in 1976, for the benefit of the employees of Department of Atomic Energy, ECIL, NFC and TIFR.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Many specialist retail outlets and commercial buildings have their establishments in the area. Most reputed brands like She Needs, Tanishq, Malabar and most fashion brands in sports and clothing have retail outlets.[4]

Transport[edit | edit source]

The neighbourhood is well connected to different parts of the cities. Many TSRTC buses operate from the area. The nearest local train station is R. K. Puram Railway Station and Moula-Ali. The suburb is well connected to Ghatkesar, ECIL, Neredmet, Keesara, Sainikpuri and Malkajgiri.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation wards" (PDF). Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 June 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  2. "A S Rao Nagar in high street map of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  3. "Small steps make a big difference". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  4. "On the fast lane: AS Rao Nagar turns a shopper's paradise". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2016.