# Osmania University, Hyderabad (Telangana) – Town Population

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Town · Hyderabad, Telangana 

# Osmania University

Osmania University is a town in Musheerabad sub-district of Hyderabad district, Telangana (census town). The 2011 Census counted **6,762 people** in 627 households. Literacy was 86.8%.

- 6,762people (2011)
- 627households
- 86.8%literacy
- 814females per 1,000 males

## Population of Osmania University

■ Osmania University · ■ Hyderabad urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****86.8%**

**83.2%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****814**

**954

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****879**

**914

Working population ****12.9%**

**35.8%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Osmania University

Of every 100 households in Osmania University in 2011, 98 had electricity, 72 a toilet at home and 47 cooked with LPG; 82 had a mobile phone, 40 a two-wheeler and 4 a car.

■ Osmania University · ■ Hyderabad urban average

Electricity for lighting ****98%**

**99%

Toilet within the home ****72%**

**98%

No toilet (open defecation) ****17%**

**1%

Tap water ****50%**

**98%

Drinking water within premises ****49%**

**92%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****47%**

**66%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****14%**

**4%

Use banking services ****61%**

**59%

Television ****64%**

**85%

Mobile phone ****82%**

**80%

Computer with internet ****4%**

**17%

Two-wheeler ****40%**

**50%

Car / jeep / van ****4%**

**14%

None of these assets ****7%**

**3%

Own their home ****15%**

**50%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Osmania University work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 740 (85%) · **■** Household industry 3 (0%) · **■** Farming 17 (2%) · **■** Marginal 115 (13%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Osmania University changed?

From 5,055 in 1951 to 6,762 in 2011.

**1951

**1961

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Osmania University in numbers and road distances

- Density1,734 per km²
- Growth 2001–2011-39.8%
- Annual rainfall760 mm
- Temperature range10 °C to 43 °C

### Road distances

- Hyderabad (state capital)12 km by road
- Hyderabad (district HQ)12 km by road
- Hyderabad (city of 1 lakh+)12 km by road
- Hyderabad (city of 5 lakh+)12 km by road
- Jamia Osmania Secunderabad (railway station)2 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Osmania University

### Civic services

- Pucca roads20 km
- DrainageClosed drains
- Flush toilets1,640
- Water storage7,200 kl
- Electricity — homes1,467

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals1 · 110 beds · 8 doctors
- ●Dispensaries3 · 5 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools2 govt · 3 private
- ●Senior secondary schools3 govt · 2 private
- ●Engineering colleges1 govt · 1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks4

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Osmania University

- Hospitals3 in Osmania University
- Banks13 in Osmania University
- ATMs8 in Osmania University
- Petrol pumps1 in Osmania University
- Hotels1 in Osmania University
- Schools7 in Osmania University
- Colleges and universities16 in Osmania University
- Pharmacies5 in Osmania University
- Restaurants6 in Osmania University
- Police stations1 in Osmania University
- Dental clinics1 in Osmania University

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Know before you go: Osmania University

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) · Hyderabad23 km
- Kurnool Airport (KJB) · Orvakal192 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:41) and shortest in Dec (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:38, sunset around 17:43).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Osmania University?6,762 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Osmania University in?Hyderabad district, Telangana
- What was the population of Osmania University in 1951?5,055
- What plug type is used in Osmania University?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Osmania University?Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), about 23 km in a straight line