Is Secunderabad and Hyderabad same?
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Is Secunderabad and Hyderabad same?
Geographically divided from Hyderabad by the Hussain Sagar lake, Secunderabad is no longer a separate municipal unit and has become part of Hyderabad’s Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). Both cities are collectively known as Hyderabad and together form the sixth-largest metropolis in India.
Why Hyderabad and Secunderabad are called Twin cities?
Explanation: Secunderabad, situated in the Hyderabad district of Andhra Pradesh lies quite close to Hyderabad city, the capital of the state. This is exactly the reason why both are known as twin cities. The two cities are ten kilometers apart and are separated by the Hussain Sagar Lake.
What is the nickname of Hyderabad Secunderabad?
Nicknames Of Indian Cities
| S.No | City Name | Nick Names |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyderabad-Secunderabad (Telangana) | Twin City |
| 2 | Hyderabad (Telangana) | City of Nizams, City of Pearls, Bangle City, Hitech City |
| 3 | Tenali (Andhra Pradesh) | Andhra Paris |
| 4 | Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | City of Chillies, City of Spices |
Which river separates Hyderabad and Secunderabad?
Musi river
Hyderabad stands on the banks of Muchukunda River or Musi river, which divides the historic old city and the new city.
What is the another name of Hyderabad?
The city was originally called Baghnagar “city of gardens”, and later acquired the name Hyderabad.
Who is the MLA of Secunderabad?
Secunderabad (Assembly constituency)
| Secunderabad | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent MLA | T. Padma Rao |
| Political Party | Telangana Rashtra Samithi |
| Elected Year | 1952 |
| Constituency Details |
Which is called the twin city of Hyderabad?
Secunderabad is often recognised as the twin city of Hyderabad. It was named after Sikandar Jah and lies at a distance of about 7.7 km from Hyderabad.