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| Country | India | ||
| State | Andhra Pradesh | ||
| District(s) | Hyderabad | ||
| Parliamentary constituency | Hyderabad | ||
| Assembly constituency | Maharajgunj | ||
| Planning Agency | GHMC | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Afzal Gunj is one of the old suburbs in Hyderabad, close to river Musi. 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 of Nizam era is located at Afzalgunj . The famous Andhra Pradesh State Central Library is also located here. Andhra Pradesh High Court 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 is located on this road, further southwards from Afzal Gunj.
Begum Bazar; Siddiambar Bazar; Padmashali Colony
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.
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. 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.