S. R. Nagar Explained

S. R. Nagar
Other Name:Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar
Settlement Type:Urban
Pushpin Map:India Telangana#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Telangana, India
Coordinates:17.4368°N 78.4439°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Telangana
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Hyderabad
Subdivision Type3:Metro
Subdivision Name3:Hyderabad
Named For:Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Telugu
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:500038
Registration Plate:TS
Blank1 Name Sec1:Parliament constituency
Blank1 Info Sec1:Secunderabad
Blank2 Name Sec1:Assembly constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Sanathnagar

Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar or SR Nagar is predominantly a residential neighbourhood in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.[1] It is close to Ameerpet, a commercial neighbourhood. It is named after the sixth President of India, Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy.

The area is being a residential area has a good number of trees and good environment.[2] SR Nagar almost joins with Sanathnagar, though it maintains a distinct culture. SR Nagar is a road junction connecting to the Bombay-Pune highway. Located here is the statue of Chadalavada Umesh Chandra, a police officer who lost his life here, gunned down in the street by Naxalites.

SR Nagar being predominantly a residential area has well planned roads and a good number of independent houses. Recently the real estate boom has caught up here with a growing number of apartments. The area also has recreational facilities such as playgrounds and a municipal park.

Commerce

The area is surrounded by restaurants, shops, institutions, preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges for higher education. A government owned TB and Chest Hospital is located nearby ESI. A well known hospital called the Nature Cure Hospital is close by at Balkampet.

At the Maitrivanam building, many computer centres are located. SR Nagar Post office is also located in the Maithrivanam building.

Transport

SR Nagar is a road junction connecting to the Bombay-Pune highway. The buses are run by TSRTC connect Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar with all parts of the city with good frequency.The closest MMTS Train station is half kilometer away at Nature Cure Hospital.

SR Nagar has its own station on the Hyderabad Metro rail network and occupies the 10th stop on Corridor 1, which runs between Miyapur and L. B. Nagar (27 stops).

Notes and References

  1. http://hyderabadpolice.gov.in/sanjeevareddy%20nagar/Index.htm Sanjaeeva Reddy Nagar Police Station
  2. http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2014-11-18/SR-Nagar-A-well-planned-educational-hub-116832 SR Nagar A well-planned educational hub