Tolichowki Explained

Toli Chowki
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:India Telangana#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Telangana, India
Coordinates:17.3744°N 78.4417°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Telangana
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Hyderabad
Subdivision Type3:Metro
Subdivision Name3:Hyderabad
Governing Body:GHMC
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Urdu, Telugu English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:500 008
Registration Plate:TS 13
Blank1 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank1 Info Sec1:Hyderabad
Blank2 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Karwan
Blank3 Name Sec1:Planning agency
Blank3 Info Sec1:GHMC

Toli chowki is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.[1] The name Tolichowki comes from the Urdu word 'Toli', meaning 'troupe', and 'Chowki', meaning 'post'. It is close to the IT corridor like Gachibowli, Madhapur, Manikonda and Kondapur, hence making it a preferred residential for people working in the IT industry. The real estate sector has received a boost due to its proximity to high-end technology firms. Tolichowki has also had a boost in the restaurant and fast food industry. It is known to attract many customers from all around due to having multi-cuisine meals all around the area. There has been an emergence of Arab cuisine in the area due to Middle Eastern people's moving in the area for medical or academic purposes. This in return has improved Tolichowki's market value for foreigners [2] [3]

History

During the period of Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, the troops of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir set a military position in this region,[4] which is in the vicinity of the Golconda Fort of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.[5] Still today, there are many historical mosques, tombs and other monuments in the surrounding areas.

Landmarks

In Tolichowki, notable landmarks include the 7 Tombs and the Golconda Fort.

Transport

There are many buses which connect to different parts of the city. There are buses from Toli Chowki to Mehdipatnam, Lakdi ka pul, Abids, Koti, Secunderabad (bus transfer in Mehdipatnam), Charminar (bus transfer in Mehdipatnam), Shaikpet, Hi-Tech City, Gachibowli, Patancheru and BHEL. Apart from public buses, mini-taxis are also available from Toli Chowki.

GHMC location

According to GHMC, Tolichowki comes under Circle 7, Ward 70 Administrative divisions of Hyderabad.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bushra Baseerat . Techies build bright careers in drab Old City. https://web.archive.org/web/20110608024349/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-04/hyderabad/29620638_1_cgc-techies-professionals . dead . 2011-06-08 . 2011-06-04 . . 2012-08-03.
  2. Web site: A.Y.K. . FEATURES / DOWNTOWN : Tolichowki new destination for shoppers . The Hindu . 2010-08-29 . 2012-08-03.
  3. Web site: K P Narayana Kumar . The road from Toli Chowki to Langar Houz. https://web.archive.org/web/20120905123917/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-11-01/hyderabad/27256437_1_sand-lorries-autos-haphazard-parking . dead . 2012-09-05 . 2001-11-01 . . 2012-08-03.
  4. Web site: The birth of Hyderabad and how Charminar survived the might of Aurangzeb.
  5. Web site: Delving into the rich and often bloody history of Golconda Fort.