Balkampet is a developing suburb in

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. It is located close to other bigger suburbs such as

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and

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. This suburb is known for its hardware business. This suburb is also a religious attraction since a famous Yellamma temple is located here.KCR performs puja at Yellamma Temple
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. Jaya Prakash Nagar and other small areas are part of Balkampet.

Economy

Balkampet's economy lies mainly in the hardware sector. Many dealers are involved in cement, paints, electriconics, timber and hardware businesses. The popular Nature Cure Hospital is located in this suburb, which is well known for natural cure of various illnesses. Yellamma temple is frequently thronged by visitors. A couple of new restaurants/hotels have opened here recently. Other local shops selling groceries and other items can be found all over the suburb.

Transport

The buses run by

TSRTC Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (abbreviated as TSRTC) is a state-owned corporation that runs bus transport services to and from the Indian state of Telangana. It was formed in 2014 by splitting the Andhra Pradesh State Road Trans ...

connect Balkampet with all parts of the city. Balkampet main road links other suburbs such as

and

. The closest MMTS Train station is at Nature Cure hospital. From Secunderabad Bus stop 10P Number bus will take you to Balkampet, Yellamma Temple. Also 45K is also one of the bus which connects Balkampet to Secundrabad.

Schools

There are many schools and colleges located close to this suburb at

References

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