Afzal Gunj is the hub of local transportation due to the presence of Central Bus Station in the region.

The 5th Nizam, Afzal ad-Dawlah, gifted land to grain merchants for trade and commerce.

[2] The TSRTC has a major bus hub in this area and connects Afzal Gunj with all parts of the city including Dilsukhnagar, Gachibowli, Ghatkesar, Himayat Nagar, Jubilee Hills and some of the suburban villages.

The domestic and international Hyderabad Airport is located south of the place about 17 km away.

Areas under Afzal Gunj include Begum Bazaar, Siddiambar Bazar and Padmashali Colony.