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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Yakutpura Bada Bazar
| native_name = Yakutpura
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| other_name = Old City , Hyderabad
| nickname = Yakut
| settlement_type = Inner city
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Telangana]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Hyderabad District, India|Hyderabad District]]
| subdivision_type3 = Metro
| subdivision_name3 = [[Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority]]
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| governing_body = [[GHMC]]
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| demographics_type1 = Telgu Languages
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| demographics1_info1 = Major - [[Urdu language|Urdu]], Minor - [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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'''Yakutpura''' (Urdu - ''یاقوت پورہ''; Telugu - ''యాకుత్పురా'') is a traditional and popular district of the [[Old City, Hyderabad]] in [[Telangana]] state, India. With a population of 6,335 inhabitants, the size of the area is about 0.37 square kilometers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yakutpura Colony {{!}} Locality {{!}} GeoIQ|url=https://geoiq.io/places/Yakutpura-Colony/Locality|access-date=2021-03-26|website=geoiq.io|language=en}}</ref>

Named by the [[Nizam of Hyderabad]], the word ''Ya·kut'' (yä-koot), from Yakutpura, is derived from the Persian word ''Yakut'' meaning the precious stone "ruby."

Hyderabad is popularly known as the "City of Pearls". During the era of the 7th Nizam ([[Mir Osman Ali Khan]]), the [[Hyderabad State]] was a world-famous business market of gems and pearls. Yakutpura was one of the precious parts of the Nizam's State and hence its name was coined. A part of Yakutpura is also called Brahmin-wadi where Brahmins live.{{cn|date=March 2021}}

==Commercial area==
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Yakutpura is one of the largest areas of the Old City. It is situated close to the historic sites of [[Charminar]] and [[Mecca Masjid]]. Because [[Madannapet]], the Mir Alam Mandi vegetable market, [[Lad Bazaar]], and [[Pathargatti]] are close by, there is an abundant choice of shopping destinations. Yakutpura is connected to Dabeer Pura through one of the oldest bridges (flyover) in Hyderabad. In addition, the area is well connected to public transports, as it is home to a [[Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System|MMTS]] train station. The local language is Telugu, but Hindi and English are commonly spoken and understood.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/2004/02/07/stories/2004020711580300.htm Yakutpura streams with nala stink]{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Yakutpura is also close to the Bibi ka Alawa, [[Nizam Museum|HEH Nizam's Museum]], and [[Salarjung Museum]].

Yakutpura comes under the South Zone of Hyderabad. The South Zone, also called Old City or Purana Shahar, is home to Hyderabad's most lively and authentic shopping experiences. Most of Hyderabad's famous historical sights are in the South Zone. Other areas in the South Zone include Charminar, Patthargatti, Afzalgunj, Shalibanda, Falaknuma, Dabirpura, and Purani Haveli.

[[Mumtaz Ahmed Khan (politician)|Mumtaz Ahmed Khan]] was a previous MLA of Yakutpura. The current MLA is Ahmed Pasha Quadri. This area is known for its civic controversies, as local leaders are sometimes accused of neglecting these issues.

==Hospitals and public health==
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Apart from numerous clinics, there are few hospitals located in Yakutpura, including one of the city's oldest children's hospitals the [[Durru Shehvar Children's & General Hospital]]. [[Princess Esra Hospital]] at MoghulPura, [[Owaisi Hospital]] at Chandrayangutta, and [[Osmania Hospital]] at Afzal Gunj are all nearby.

==Entertainment==
One of the oldest movie theaters in Hyderabad, known as the "[[Yakut Mahal Deluxe]]", is located here and shows old Hindi movies, though screenings have been affected by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-07|title=Covid impact: Hyderabad’s oldest single-screen theatre fades into darkness|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/covid-impact-hyderabads-oldest-single-screen-theatre-fades-into-darkness-7178375/|access-date=2021-03-25|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Another theatre, named "[[Suraj Talkies]]" was closed and replaced with a new hotel{{cn|date=March 2021}}

==Localities in Yakutpura==
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*[[Azmath Nagar]]
*[[Aman Nagar]]
*[[Brahmanwadi]] ([[Gandhi Bomma]])
*[[Bada Bazaar]]
*[[Bhavani Nagar]]
*[[Chandra Nagar]]
*[[Talab Katta]]
*[[Murad Mahal]]
*[[Zafar Road]]
*[[Rein Bazar]]
*[[Ganga nagar]] ([[Rehal Kamaan]])
*[[Maddanapet]]
*[[Edi Bazar]]
*[[Sheikh Faiz Kaman]]
*[[Yakutpura Station Road]]
*[[Bagh-E-Jahan Ara]]
*[[SRT Colony]]
*[[Murtuza Nagar]]
*[[Qasim colony]]
*[[Chowni Nade Ali Baig]]
*[[Wahed Colony]]
*[[Dewdi Suryar Jung]]
*[[Al Jabri Colony]]
*[[Pathar Ka Makaan]]
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==Areas around Yakutpura==
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* [[Dabirpura]]
* [[Purani Haveli]]
* [[Alijah Kotla]]
* [[Saidabad]]
* [[Chanchalguda]]
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==Public transport==
[[File:MMTS Road Map.jpg|thumb|right|MMTS Route]]
Yakutpura is connected by buses run nearby [[TSRTC]]. Buses are 82 and 77. There is a [[Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System|MMTS]] train station at Yakutpura.
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==References==
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{{Neighborhoods of Hyderabad|state=collapsed}}

[[Category: Neighbourhoods in Hyderabad, India]]

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