Sikh Village

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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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[edit] Landmarks

Tadbund Hanuman temple

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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Transport

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

The closest MMTS Train station is at Secunderabad

[edit] Schools

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

[edit] References

Coordinates: 17°27′29″N 78°32′56″E / 17.458°N 78.549°E / 17.458; 78.549


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