Asif Nagar Explained

Settlement Type:Mandal
Pushpin Map:India Telangana
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Telangana, India
Coordinates:17.3894°N 78.4527°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Telangana
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Hyderabad District
Governing Body:GHMC
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Deccani Urdu, Telugu
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:500028 (Humayun Nagar PO)
Blank1 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank1 Info Sec1:Hyderabad
Blank2 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Nampally
Blank3 Info Sec1:GHMC
Blank3 Name Sec1:Planning agency

Asif Nagar is a major neighbourhood in the western part of Hyderabad, India. It is located north of the Musi River near Mehdipatnam. It is a mandal in the Hyderabad District and one of the oldest neighbourhoods that have existed for a long while.

This used to be a legislative assembly seat part of the Lok Sabha but was delimited and now it comes under the Nampally seat.[1] ACP Office for West Zone for Hyderabad Police is situated here.[2] [3]

Etymology

The name "Asaf" is derived from the Asaf Jahi Dynasty the Nizam of Hyderabad. Nagar is the Urdu, Hindi and Dakahini word for town or colony.

Legislature

In the Lok Sabha: Asif Nagar belongs to the Hyderabad Constituency represented by Asaduddin Owasi of the AIMIM party.

In the Telangana Legislative Assembly: Asif Nagar belongs to the Nampally constituency represented by Mohammed Majid Hussain of the AIMIM party.

In the GHMC Ghousia Sultana of AIMIM is the corporator [4]

Asif Nagar used to be a legislative assembly seat represented in the Lok Sabha; the lower house of the Indian parliament. but was delimited under the provisions of Delimitation Act, 2002 by the Delimitation Commission of India based on the 2001 census.

Commercial Areas

Furniture

Asif Nagar is famous for wood work and carving handiwork.[5] The furniture prepared here is exported to across the globe.[6] All types of Furniture will be there

Food

Asif Nagar is known for its Naan bread. Famous naan shops like Madina Naan Centre have existed for more than half a century.

Schools

The schools of this locality include:

Himalaya Book World also has a branch here[8] (opposite to Azra Public School)

Entertainment

This area is mostly residential but Talkies like Amba Theatre[9] and Milan Cinema Hall[10] are present for families to enjoy their free time.

Places of Worship

Qutub Shahi Masjid (Choti Masjid)

Located at Arab Lane, Murad Nagar it is also called Choti Masjid. It holds the annual Eid prayer.

Transportation

The closest MMTS station is 2 km away, at Nampally. Imliban Bus Stand and Jubilee Bus Stand are 4 and 9 km away respectively. The Secunderabad Railway Station is at a distance of 8 km, while the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is 25 km away. Bring close to the center of Hyderabad, it is easy to travel around the city quickly from here.

Neighbourhoods

Notes and References

  1. Web site: October 17, 2004. MIM grabs Asifnagar assembly seat. 2021-03-30. The Times of India. en.
  2. Web site: Asif Nafar police station . fullhyderabad.com.
  3. Web site: West Zone . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090707031619/http://www.hyderabadpolice.gov.in/Contact%20Us/WestZone.htm . 7 July 2009 . 9 August 2009 . hyderabadpolice.gov.in . dmy-all.
  4. Web site: 2020-12-04. GHMC Election 2020 Winners List: BJP wins 48; TRS bags 56, AIMIM 44. 2021-03-30. The Financial Express. en-US.
  5. Web site: Furniture Manufacturers of Asif Nagar.
  6. Web site: India. The Hans. 2015-03-31. Asif Nagar a fortified town now popular for its naans. 2021-03-30. www.thehansindia.com. en.
  7. Web site:

    Gowtham Model Schools ::

    . 2021-03-30. www.gowthammodelschools.com.
  8. Web site: Himalaya Book World. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518174153/http://yp.infomericainc.com:80/b/himalaya-book-world-asif-nagar-hyderabad/739033516 . 18 May 2020 .
  9. Web site: Google Maps. 2021-03-30. Google Maps. en.
  10. Web site: Milan Theatre (Hyderabad) - 2019 What to Know Before You Go (with Photos). 2019-01-25. TripAdvisor. en-IN.