Somajiguda

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Somajiguda
neighbourhood
Fortune towers at Somajiguda.
Somajiguda
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 17°25′44″N 78°27′19″E / 17.428911°N 78.455343°E / 17.428911; 78.455343Coordinates: 17°25′44″N 78°27′19″E / 17.428911°N 78.455343°E / 17.428911; 78.455343
Country  India
State Andhra Pradesh
District Hyderabad
Metro Hyderabad
Founded by Rajender Avula
Languages
  Official Telugu
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 500 082
Lok Sabha constituency Secunderabad
vidhan Sabha constituency Khairthabad

Somajiguda started as a peaceful residential locality. But slowly has transformed into a modern business centre in Hyderabad, India. Popular landmarks are Yashoda hospital and Raj Bhavan road. Somajiguda has gained importance because of its proximity to city centres such as Begumpet, Punjagutta and Khairtabad.

Economy

Somajiguda is home to international banking institutions such as the Standard Chartered, Bank of Mauritius, HDFC, Bank of Kuwait etc. Well known IT companies such as ADP, 24/7, Cavium and many others operate their businesses here. Somajiguda is also a well known shopping center with big brands lined up at Somajiguda circle. Automobile sales stores for BMW, Honda, Skoda etc. are located here. The only BOSE music store in the city is located here. Private Hospitals such as Yashoda operate from this area. Hotels such as Fortune Katriya and others are located here. Real estate is on the rise with newer structures coming up in this area.

Public transport

Raj Bhavan Road
Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda

Somajiguda is well connected by APSRTC buses. The closest MMTS stations are Necklace Road and 2 kilometers away, Begumpet.

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