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'''Chikkadpally''' is a locality in the city of [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]], [[India]]. | '''Chikkadpally''' is a locality in the city of [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]], in the state of [[Telangana]], [[India]]. | ||
Chikkadpally is surrounded by [[Musheerabad]], [[Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad|Ashok Nagar]], [[Narayanguda]] and [[Bagh Lingampally]]. | Chikkadpally is surrounded by [[Musheerabad]], [[Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad|Ashok Nagar]], [[Narayanguda]] and [[Bagh Lingampally]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
According to locals, Chikkadpally derives its name from ''chikkad'', meaning mud | {{Unreferenced section|date=July 2024}} | ||
According to some other locals, Chikkadpally derives its name from ''cheekatipally'' (place/hamlet of | According to locals, Chikkadpally derives its name from ''chikkad'', meaning mud, and ''-pally'' (originally ''palle, పల్లె'' in [[Telugu language|Telugu]]) meaning place or hamlet. Since Chikkadpally is in a low-lying area, it is usually plagued by ''chikkad'' due to inflow of drain water.<ref>{{Cite web |last=India |first=The Hans |date=2015-02-03 |title=Chikkadpally A cesspool turned commercial centre |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Hyderabad/2015-02-03/Chikkadpally-A-cesspool-turned-commercial-centre/129283 |access-date=2026-03-26 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
According to some other locals, Chikkadpally derives its name from ''cheekatipally'' (place/hamlet of shadows). | |||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
[[TSRTC]] buses connect all major parts of the city, Chikkadpally included. The closest [[Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System|MMTS Train station]] is at [[Vidyanagar]] or [[Jamia Osmania]]. [[Secunderabad Railway Station]] is 6 kilometres away and the [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] | [[TSRTC]] buses connect all major parts of the city, Chikkadpally included. The closest [[Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System|MMTS Train station]] is at [[Vidyanagar]] or [[Jamia Osmania]]. [[Secunderabad Railway Station]] is 6 kilometres away and the [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] 25 kilometres away. | ||
The [[Hyderabad Metro]] now runs through the area, with two stations in proximity. | The [[Hyderabad Metro]] now runs through the area, with two stations in proximity. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
The City Central Library is located here.<ref>{{ | The City Central Library is located here.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-03-19 |title=Day in the life of city central library ground at Chikadpally in Hyderabad: Silence, please |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/education/hyderabad-city-central-library-chikadpally-4575337/ |access-date=2026-03-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The devotional singer [[M.S.Ramarao]] lived here, and a street -- ''Sundara Kanda M.S. Ramarao Lane --'' is named for him. | ||
A well-known Cultural Auditorium, Thyaagaraaya Gaanasabha, is located here, and sees many cultural activities and meetings. | A well-known Cultural Auditorium, Thyaagaraaya Gaanasabha, is located here, and sees many cultural activities and meetings. | ||
The historic Lord Venkateshwara Temple, located here, is one of the oldest | The historic Lord Venkateshwara Temple, located here, is one of the oldest landmarks of Chikkadpally. | ||
Several popular cinemas are scattered around | Several popular cinemas are scattered around Chikkadpally and the surrounding area, and screen predominantly [[Telugu language|Telugu]] ([[Telugu cinema|Tollywood]]) movies. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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 Chikkadpally Main Road | |
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| Coordinates: 17°24′12″N 78°29′55″E / 17.403247°N 78.498641°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Hyderabad |
| Metro | Hyderabad |
| Government | |
| • Body | GHMC |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 500020 |
| Vehicle registration | TG |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Hyderabad |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Musheerabad |
| Planning agency | GHMC |
| Website | telangana |
Chikkadpally is a locality in the city of Hyderabad, in the state of Telangana, India.
Chikkadpally is surrounded by Musheerabad, Ashok Nagar, Narayanguda and Bagh Lingampally.
History[edit | edit source]
 | This section does not cite any sources. (July 2024) |
According to locals, Chikkadpally derives its name from chikkad, meaning mud, and -pally (originally palle, పల్లె in Telugu) meaning place or hamlet. Since Chikkadpally is in a low-lying area, it is usually plagued by chikkad due to inflow of drain water.[1] According to some other locals, Chikkadpally derives its name from cheekatipally (place/hamlet of shadows).
Transport[edit | edit source]
TSRTC buses connect all major parts of the city, Chikkadpally included. The closest MMTS Train station is at Vidyanagar or Jamia Osmania. Secunderabad Railway Station is 6 kilometres away and the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport 25 kilometres away.
The Hyderabad Metro now runs through the area, with two stations in proximity.
Culture[edit | edit source]
The City Central Library is located here.[2] The devotional singer M.S.Ramarao lived here, and a street -- Sundara Kanda M.S. Ramarao Lane -- is named for him.
A well-known Cultural Auditorium, Thyaagaraaya Gaanasabha, is located here, and sees many cultural activities and meetings.
The historic Lord Venkateshwara Temple, located here, is one of the oldest landmarks of Chikkadpally.
Several popular cinemas are scattered around Chikkadpally and the surrounding area, and screen predominantly Telugu (Tollywood) movies.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
- Notable places in Chikkadpally
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Sri Thyagaraya Gana Sabha -
City Central Library -
Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple -
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple -
Devi 70mm and Sudarshan 35mm
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ India, The Hans (3 February 2015). "Chikkadpally A cesspool turned commercial centre". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "Day in the life of city central library ground at Chikadpally in Hyderabad: Silence, please". The Indian Express. 19 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2026.