Meerpet

Meerpet
city
Meerpet Location in Telangana, India
Coordinates: 17°19′N 78°31′E / 17.32°N 78.52°ECoordinates: 17°19′N 78°31′E / 17.32°N 78.52°E
Country	India
State	Telangana
District	Rangareddy
Population (2001)
• Total	12,940
Languages
• Official	Telugu
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	500097
Telephone code	040

Meerpet is a town in Rangareddy district in the Indian state of Telangana.The place got its name due to the presence of Mir momin masjid constructed by Mir Moomin Asterbadi - the prime minister of Golconda nawab who supervised the construction of Charminar

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[1] Meerpet had a population of 12,940. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Meerpet has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 54%. In Meerpet, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Although there are houses that have been constructed more than a century ago, urban civilization started around 1990. Meerpet can be considered a purely residential hub. Few commercial establishments that have come up are Educational institutes like Primary and Higher educations schools.

With the formation of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation in the year 2007, many Panchayats in the outskirts of Hyderabad, including Meerpet were supposed to be a part of it. However, as there was an election held in 2005 and the newly elected representatives were reluctant to transfer their powers, it was decided that the merge would occur once their term is completed. As of December 2009 there was no resolution formed. There was a speculation going on that Meerpet may opt for its own Municipality as merging with the Greater Hyderabad would mean that there would be no more elected posts like Ward members etc.

On December 24, 2009, a relatively peaceful Meerpet saw protests in the wake of the Telangana movement. Tires were burnt and private vehicles were sent back stating they would be stoned if they moved further.

recently in the month of June 2010 there was a ward member election in meerpet. the candidate belonging to BJP had won in that election.

Meerpet Grampanchayat office is located at Meerpet 'X' Road, which also has bus stop, and other shops for daily needs.

Educational Institutions and Other Activities

Meerpet is a hub of Primary and Secondary Schools, Engineering Colleges. Gauthami Talent School, Satyam International School, Bhashyam Public School, TRR High School, etc., Group TKR Engineering and Management Colleges.

Meerpet has TTA (Teegala Tennis Academy).

T.S.R. Swimming Pool is an added attraction to the area, located opposite the YJR function hall and beside Naryana Techno School, Naagarjuna Montessori IIT concept school, Meerpet. The timings of the pool are morning 6 a.m. TO night 9 p.m. every dayl

TRR College of Technology (Polytechnic)and pharmacy is also located adjacent to TRR High School at Meerpet crossroads.

Temples

Behind Sai Vihar Nagar, there is a Sri Shirdi Sai Seva Samsthan and at Meerpet X Road, there is a Lord Shiva Temple, another Lord Shiva Temple in Gautham Nagar Colony (TRR Township) and in around 2.5 km distance famous KharmanGhat Hanuman Temple is located.

Lakes

Meerpet is closely adjacent to "Mantrala" Lake.

Nearby Attractions

Sanghi Temple, Ramoji Film City, Nagarjuna Sagar

Historical places

Mir Momin masjid of early seventeenth century. It is very near to Meerpet x road.

References

1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.