Mehdipatnam
| Mehdipatnam | |
|---|---|
| neighbourhood | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Hyderabad |
| Metro | Hyderabad |
| Government | |
| • Body | GHMC |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 500 028 |
| Vehicle registration | AP-13 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Hyderabad |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Nampally |
| Planning agency | GHMC |
Mehdipatnam is a major suburb in Hyderabad, India. It provides connectivity to the Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Airport through PV Narasimha Rao Elevated Expressway Corridor from major suburbs like Banjara Hills, Ameerpet, Begumpet, Kukatpally, Nampally, Musheerabad etc. It derived its name from Nawab Mehdi Nawaz Jung who lived and owned the area during the Nizam's rule.
It is 12 km away from the IT corridor of Gachibowli and Madhapur.
Commercial area
Mehdipatnam is the centre for shopping for many suburbs and villages. There is a vegetable market, Rythu bazaar here, making a good addition for vegetable shopping.
There are some popular restaurants serving Hyderabadi food like Sarvi Bakers etc. But the choice multiplies at a neighboring suburb Yusuf Tekdi, with restaurants like Mandar, 4 Seasons, Niagara, and Siddiq Kebab Center.
There are many shopping malls on the main road like Safe Arcade,SGM Mall, Chandana Bros, Chennai Mall, MAKS Collection, Kumar's.
The suburb is at its best during the Holy month of Ramzan, when the local hotels dish out haleem.
Transport
Mehdipatnam has an APSRTC bus depot, making it a hub of many buses bound to all parts of the city.
The closest MMTS Train stations are at Nampally and Lakdikapool.
Schools
There are many schools here catering to all budgets.
The famous St. Anns College for Women is located here and also the famous G. Pullareddy Educational Institutions, Prof. K. Nagi Reddy Educational & Cultural Society are also located here. G. Pullareddy Highshcool, Degree College, PG College and the very famous of OU G. Pullareddy College of Pharmacy,
The famous schools of this locality
- Blooming Buds Techno High School
- Blooms Beyond Institute of Developmental Skills
- M.S. Creative School
- M.S High School
- Azra Public School,
- Safdariya Girls Urdu Medium School
- Bright Star School
- Gowtham Model School
- Silicon Valley School
- Happy Scholars
- Delhi Public School
- Vivekananda High School
- Narayanamma High School, Migh Colony,Opp Mehdipatnam Bus Depot
- sharp scholar school
- Peace Angle High School.
Religious places
Azizia Mosque
Azizia Mosque, the main Islamic Center of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind and Students Islamic Organisation of India is a beautiful and the largest mosque in Mehdipatnam. It consists of four floors with Wuzu Khana (Place of Ablution) at every floor. It witnesses a crowd of more than 7000 during Ramadan. Worshipers come from near and far to worship here. Worshipers consist not only of Indians but also Arabs, Africans & Turkish. The Friday sermons are delivered both in Urdu and Arabic, which are chiefly focused on current/contemporary issues.
Khaja Gulshan Mosque
It is a centre of Ahl-e-sunnath ul Jamaat. It has a beautiful dome and minaret. The dome is beautifully lit during the holy month of Ramadan making it the centre of attraction. It is very big.
Masjid-e-Gumbad
Located in the Ayodhya Nagar colony. This mosque is currently under construction. Construction of the mosque started in early 2006. The land was subject to legal hassles before the construction took place. People used to pray on the barren land without any roof or covering 5 times a day battling the extreme heat of summers, rains and the winter. The area consists of a dome shaped mausoleum dating back many years. The ongoing plan includes construction of 4 tall minarets and a large dome. The construction is under progress. This huge mosque has the capacity to accommodate as many as 3000 people.
Qutub Shai Masjid
Located in Murad Nagar, Arab lane. This Masjid was Built in 1988 . This masjid was famous by the name of CHOTI MASJID.
Neighbourhoods
Laxminagar Colony, Humayun Nagar, Navodaya Colony, Santosh nagar colony, Kanthinagar Colony, Amba Gardens, Padmanabha Nagar Colony, Santoshnagar, Vishwasnagar, Muradnagar, Ayodhyanagar, Sarada Nagar, Gudimalkapur, SBI Colony, LIC Colony, Jaya Nagar,Dilshadnagar, Attapur,upperpally,hyderguda