A. S. Rao Nagar
A. S. Rao Nagar, also known as Dr. A. S. Rao Nagar, is a major suburb of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is located in the north eastern side of the city which is administered under the East Zone of GHMC. The suburb has many residential townships like Saket which is near suburbs including Neredmet, ECIL, Sainikpuri and Moula-Ali.[1]
A. S. Rao Nagar | |
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Neighbourhood | |
  A. S. Rao Nagar Location in Telangana, India  A. S. Rao Nagar A. S. Rao Nagar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17°28′23″N 78°33′59″E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Medchal-Malkajgiri District |
| City | Hyderabad |
| Named for | Dr. Ayyagari Sambasiva Rao |
| Government | |
| • Body | GHMC |
| Elevation | 543 m (1,781 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN code | 500062 |
| Vehicle registration | TS-08 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Malkajgiri |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Uppal |
| Planning agency | HMDA |
| Website | telangana |
In 2012 A. S. Rao Nagar's high street area had the steepest hike in rental prices across the country.[2]
History
It is named after Dr. Ayyagari Sambasiva Rao (Dr. A.S.Rao), the founder of the Electronics Corporation of India (ECIL) in Hyderabad. He was instrumental in forming ECIL Employees Co-Operative House Construction Society Limited in 1976, for the benefit of the employees of Department of Atomic Energy, ECIL, NFC and TIFR.
Economy
Many specialist retail outlets and commercial buildings have their establishments in the area.[3]
Transport
The suburb is well connected to different parts of the cities. Many TSRTC buses operate from the area. The nearest local train station is R. K. Puram Railway Station and Moula-Ali. The suburb is well connected to Ghatkesar, ECIL, Neredmet, Keesara, Sainikpuri and Malkajgiri.
References
- "Small steps make a big difference". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- "A S Rao Nagar in high street map of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- "On the fast lane: AS Rao Nagar turns a shopper's paradise". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
