Monda Market is a vegetable market located at
Secunderabad
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. It is said to have been established more than 100 years ago to cater to resident British army units. The market is located approximately at from
Secunderabad Railway Station
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It was one of the largest wholesale and retail markets in Hyderabad. No parking spaces are available. Officially about 375 traders have business in the Monda Market.
GHMC
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has stated that due to poor conditions and inadequate facilities, the existing structure is to be demolished and a new multi-storied complex was to be constructed in its place. In 1998, the wholesale business was shifted to
Bowenpally
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style, with a clock tower overlooking the market.
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Bazaars in Hyderabad, India
Buildings and structures in Secunderabad
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