Yakutpura (Urdu - ''یاقوت پورہ''; Telugu - ''యాకుత్పురా'') is a traditional and district of the

Old City, Hyderabad The Old City of Hyderabad is a walled city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India, located on the banks of the Musi River built by Qutb Shahi sultan Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 AD. There used to be a wall surrounding the Old City, most of ...

in Telangana state, India. With a population of 6,335 inhabitants, the size of the area is about 0.37 square kilometers. Named by the

Nizam of Hyderabad The Nizams were the rulers of Hyderabad from the 18th through the 20th century. Nizam of Hyderabad (Niẓām ul-Mulk, also known as Asaf Jah) was the title of the monarch of the Hyderabad State ( divided between the state of Telangana, Mar ...

, the word ''Ya·kut'' (yä-koot), from Yakutpura, is derived from the Persian word ''Yakut'' meaning the precious stone "ruby." Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls". During the era of the 7th Nizam ( Mir Osman Ali Khan), the

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was a business market of gems and pearls. Yakutpura was one of the parts of the Nizam's State and hence its name was coined. A part of Yakutpura is also called Brahmin-wadi where Brahmins live.

Commercial area

Yakutpura is one of the largest areas of the Old City. It is situated close to the historic sites of Charminar and Mecca Masjid. 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 MMTS train station. The local language is Telugu, but Hindi and English are commonly spoken and understood. Yakutpura is also close to the Bibi ka Alawa, HEH Nizam's Museum, and

Salarjung Museum The Salar Jung Museum is an art museum located at Dar-ul-Shifa, on the southern bank of the Musi River in the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is one of the notable National Museums of India. Originally a private art collection of the ...

. Yakutpura comes under the South Zone of Hyderabad. The South Zone, also called Old City or Purana Shahar, is a shopping area. Most of Hyderabad's 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 was a previous MLA of Yakutpura. The current MLA is

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Hospitals and public health

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 Durru Shehvar Children's & General Hospital (PDSCGH) is a non-government and non-profit hospital in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The hospital, which is named after Durru Shehvar, Princess of Berar and Imperial Princess of the Ottoman E ...

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at MoghulPura,

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at Chandrayangutta, and

Osmania Hospital Osmania General Hospital (OGH) is one of the oldest hospitals in India located at Afzal Gunj, Hyderabad and is named after its founder – Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad. It is run by the Government of Telangana, and is one o ...

at Afzal Gunj are all nearby.

Entertainment

One of the oldest movie theaters in Hyderabad, known as the "

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", is located here and shows old Hindi movies, though screenings have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Another theatre, named "

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Localities in Yakutpura

* Azmath Nagar *

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Areas around Yakutpura

* Dabirpura * Purani Haveli *

Alijah Kotla Alijah Kotla also known as Kotla Alijah is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, India. It is located near the historic, Charminar and is existing from when the historic Charminar is established. It is one of the oldest area in Hyderabad located straigh ...

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* Chanchalguda

Public transport

Yakutpura is connected by buses run nearby TSRTC. Buses are 82 and 77. There is a MMTS train station at Yakutpura.

References

{{Neighborhoods of Hyderabad, state=collapsed Neighbourhoods in Hyderabad, India