Jalan MG or Jalan Mahatma Gandhi formerly known as Jalan James is one of the busiest streets in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and the district's main shopping district in Secunderabad. It's spread over 2 km.
It leads to warren roads called Tobacco Bazaar and Pot Market. Major landmarks include Paradise Hotel, Kabra Jewelers, Gandhi Statue, Chermas, Asrani Hotel, Paradise X Street, KFC, Ramgopalpet Police Station, and Malani Building.
Video Mahatma Gandhi Road (Secunderabad)
Histori
This street was previously called James Street and after India's independence, following the convention, the main street in every city in India was named Mahatma Gandhi Road. There is a statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the way.
Maps Mahatma Gandhi Road (Secunderabad)
Commercial area
MG Road is one of the prominent shopping areas in Secunderabad. Public Market and Fabric Market off the street is a familiar place for buyers and bargain hunters.
Recently the hotel appeared on this road including the famous Bhima Hotel in Tirupati.
MG Road is home to many global brands. Leading brands have their showrooms located here. Some of these companies are:
Cherma's: One of the oldest clothing retail stores in Secunderabad.
Honda Cars: Sundaram Motors - This is Honda's biggest car dealership in Secunderabad.
Philips Light Lounge and Philips Light Studio: Ved Electricals (Ved Group) - This is Philips' Philips Light Lounge and the largest Philips Light Studio in Telangana.
Cinema: There used to be many theaters on MG Road like Alankar, Chitrani, and Paradise etc. then this turned into a shopping center and restaurant, Famous Paradise restaurant is one of them, which was once connected with the hotel to the theater of Paradise
General Bazaar
Gold Market This area is famous for its gold shops and jewelry where people can buy traditional handmade jewelry. The gold market has grown here for 150 years.
The area is filled with Zari/Kanchi Saree shops and Wedding related shops. The area also has big shopping names like Bomanna, Chandana Bros, etc.
There is a branch road to the west leading to Begumpet Airport, and the road is where Sir Ronald Ross is said to have discovered the cause of malaria.
Transport
MMTS Train Station is referred to as James Street.
MG Road is also connected with state-owned TSRTC buses to all parts of the city. There are many buses as they are located between Rani Gunj bus depot and Secunderabad station.
Landmarks
Major landmarks include Gandhi Statue, Chermas, Asrani Hotel, Paradise X's streets, KFC, Ramgopalpet Police Station, and Malani Building.
Police Station
The M.G. The road in Secunderabad was formerly known as James Way. The Police Station was designed by the Board of Bahadur Ramgopal who donated it to the Police Department for use. According to the orders of the Andhra Pradesh government dated March 23, 1998 hours and the building of the police station is designated as an inheritance building.
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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