Malkajgiri, Residential suburb in eastern Hyderabad, India

Malkajgiri is a residential suburb east of Hyderabad that combines housing, schools, and business centers across a sprawling area. The suburb features distinct neighborhoods and serves as a local hub for education and everyday shopping needs.

The area takes its name from the Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple situated on nearby hills, establishing its spiritual roots. Ancient fort remains still stand in the locality, indicating its strategic importance in earlier centuries.

The name Malkajgiri derives from Mallikarjuna Giri, after the Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple on the hills, a name in use before 1936. The 2001 census recorded 413,571 residents, with a literacy rate of 87 percent, the highest in Rangareddy district. Ruined fort walls and watch towers can still be seen in Old Malkajgiri, near the Shaw Wallace factory.

The suburb connects to central Hyderabad through a railway junction and the nearby Mettuguda metro station on the Blue Line. These transport links make traveling to other parts of the city straightforward and convenient.

The area is home to several lakes such as Safilguda Nadimi and Safilguda Banda, which serve as local landmarks. These water bodies shape the landscape and provide green spaces within the residential surroundings.