Balkampet

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Balkampet
metro = Hyderabad
state_name = Andhra Pradesh
type = neighbourhood
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district = Hyderabad
parliament_const = Secunderabad
assembly_const = Sanathnagar
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postal_code = 500 018
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planning_agency = GHMC
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Balkampet is a developing suburb in Hyderabad, India. It is close to . It is located close to other bigger suburbs such as Ameerpet, Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar, Sanathnagar and Fathenagar. This suburb is known for its hardware business. This suburb is also a religious attraction since a famous Hindu temple "Balkampet yellamma Temple" is located here. It attracts a lot of devotees from all over the city, mainly on sundays, tuesdays and also during the festival of Bonalu.

Economy

Balkampet's economy lies mainly in the hardware sector. There are many dealers here involved in cement, paints, electricals, timber and hardware businesses. The popular hospital Nature Cure Hospital is located in this suburb, which is well known for natural cure of various illnesses. Yellamma temple is frquently 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 APSRTC connect Balkampet with all parts of the city. Balkampet main road links other suburbs such as Ameerpet, Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar, Sanathnagar and Fathenagar.The closest MMTS Train station is at Nature Cure hospital.

chools

There are many schools and colleges located close to this suburb at Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar.