Patancheru, also known as Patancheruvu, is located in the north western end of Hyderabad. It is an industrial zone located about 32ย km from the city centre on the Hyderabad-Solapur highway, and around 18ย km from HITEC City. Earlier, it was the headquarters of Bidar and Gulshanabad revenue divisions. It has a number of temples built between 12th and 15th centuries. Patancheru is home to ICRISAT, and many pharmaceutical manufacturers, which has resulted in the local river water being the most drug...