Location Of Hyderabad

Location Of Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the capital city of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Hyderabad is located at 17.366° N and 78.476° E. The city is the jewel of the Deccan Plateau of South India and forms a part of the Telengana region of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh is the largest south Indian state and boasts of a long unbroken coastline dotted by many natural harbors and beaches. The city stands at an altitude of 541 meters or about 1776 ft above sea level and covers an area of about 260 square kilometers.

The location of Hyderabad is of historic importance. The city ruled the roost as an important trade and cultural hub of the state of Golkonda, a Bahamani kingdom of India. The city of Hyderabad is the 5th largest city in Hyderabad and is located at a distance of 1499 km from Delhi the country capital. It lies 1516 km south of Kolkata, 711 east of Mumbai and 562 east of Bangalore. Among the other metropolis of India, it is nearest to Chennai. The distance between Chennai and Hyderabad is 688 km.

Hyderabad city is the landlocked headquarters of Hyderabad district in Andhra Pradesh. The location of Hyderabad, to the north west of Andhra Pradesh state, makes it easily accessible to both northern India and south Indian states. Hyderabad is located in the South Central zone of Indian Railways and is a major rail junction. It is connected to 7030 stations across the length and breadth of the country through an extensive rail network. It is located at a distance of 650km from Vishakhapattinam, a major port on the south eastern coast of India. Begumpet Airport is an international airport located in the heart and caters to most domestic and international flight operators of India. The location of Hyderabad makes it the ideal stopover for tourists moving north from south India and also for those desiring to tour southern states of India from the north.

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