Hyderabad is the capital city of Telangana, India. It’s situated in the southern part of India. Hyderabad is one of the oldest of India's major cities and one of the most culturally diverse. It is the state's economic, transportation, and cultural centre. Since its establishment, Hyderabad has been known for influencing other cities around India. It is famous for its astounding medieval buildings and modern structures that stand side by side to complement each other. Some of the places that make it famous include the amazing ancient buildings, Charminar, Hussain Sagar, Golconda Fort, Salar Jung Museum, and the Hi-Tech City.

Census in India is done after every 10 years and 2011 was the last time that it was conducted. The next census is scheduled for 2021 in India. According to the 2011 census, Hyderabad had a population of 6,809,970. Hyderabad is considered to be a diverse city. According to the 2011 census, 64.93% of the population is Hindu, 30.13% Muslim, 2.75% Christian, 1.3% Jain, 0.29% Sikh, 0.04% Buddhist and 0.02% Others. On the other hand, 0.56% of respondents declared that they followed no religion. As one of the most diverse cities in India, Hyderabad houses over 7.75 million residents, who collectively speak multiple languages, including Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, English among others.

Hyderabad is administered by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), which is responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration of the city. The GHMC is divided into six municipal zones. The Corporation oversees the infrastructure, public transportation, sanitation, waste management and building permissions in the city. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) is responsible for the planning and development of Hyderabad. The city also has elected representatives in the state assembly and the national parliament.

Hyderabad is a major IT and financial hub and has the highest GDP of any city in South India. The city thrives in trade and commerce and has a GDP of over $50 billion. The city is home to the world's largest film studio, the Ramoji Film City as well as Bollywood film and Telugu cinema, and its historic sites and temples.

The infrastructure in Hyderabad is managed by various government organizations including the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC), and Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL). The city boasts an extensive road network, a rapid transit system in the form of the Hyderabad Metro and an international airport, the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The city also has a growing network of IT parks, special economic zones (SEZs), public parks, museums, convention centers, stadiums, shopping centers and other public utilities.