Chikkadpally is a locality in the city of

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. Chikkadpally is surrounded by

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, Ashok Nagar,

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and

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History

According to locals, Chikkadpally derives its name from ''chikkad'', meaning mud. And ''-pally'' (originally ''palle, పల్లె'' in

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) means place or hamlet. Since Chikkadpally is in a low-lying area, it is usually plagued by ''chikkad'' due to inflow of drain water. According to some other locals, Chikkadpally derives its name from ''cheekatipally'' (place/hamlet of shadows).

Transport

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buses connect all major parts of the city, Chikkadpally included. The closest MMTS Train station is at

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is 6 kilometres away and the

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is 25 kilometres away. The

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now runs through the area, with two stations in proximity.

Culture

The City Central Library is located here. The devotional singer M.S.Ramarao lived here, and a street bears his name in his honour -- ''Sundara Kanda M.S. Ramarao Lane''. 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 and most important landmarks of Chikkadpally. Several popular cinemas are scattered around the general Chikkadpally and surrounding area, and screen predominantly

( Tollywood) movies.

Gallery

File:Sri Thyagaraya Gana Sabha.JPG, Sri Thyagaraya Gana Sabha File:City Central Library.JPG, City Central Library File:Chikadpally Anjaneya Swamy Temple.JPG, Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple File:Chikadpally Venkateswara Swamy Temple.JPG, Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple File:Devi - Sudarshan Movie Theaters.JPG, Devi 70mm and Sudarshan 35mm

References

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