Sikh Village

Sikh Village
—  neighbourhood  —
Coordinates
Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
District(s) Hyderabad
Parliamentary constituency Secunderabad
Assembly constituency Cantonment
Planning Agency Cantonment Board, Secunderabad
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)

Sikh Village earlier known as Sikhul thota is a small suburb in Secunderabad, India.[1] It is 3 km from Paradise Circle and 2 kilometers from Bowenpally.

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Landmarks

The famous Tadbund Hanuman temple is located here. Also it is the place where the famous Indian Hockey Player Mukesh Kumar resides . It is close to Trimulgherry, Park View Enclave and the AWHO housing colony. There is a Gurudwara in the vicinity. The key circle areas are Diamond Point Circle, Mastana Hotel Cross.

History

The name is attributed to some of the Nizam's troops of Sikh community being settled here a century ago. This is home to Vahini Nagar.

It has number of function halls like Imperial Gardens, Jewel Gardens, Bantia Gardens, Raja Rajeshwari Gardens. A Hockey Ground is planned in the area.

The wholesale 'Monda Market' which was moved from Secunderabad is located here.

Transport

APSRTC connects Sikh Village to Secunderabad and other parts of the city.

The closest MMTS Train station is at Secunderabad

Schools

There are some good schools in this suburb like Delhi Public School etc.

References