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| Lakdi ka pul | |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | |
 Rail Station, Lakdi Ka Pul | |
  Lakdi ka pulLocation in Telangana, IndiaShow map of Telangana Lakdi ka pulLakdi ka pul (India)Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 17°24′10″N 78°28′1″E / 17.40278°N 78.46694°E / 17.40278; 78.46694 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Hyderabad |
| Metro | Hyderabad |
| Government | |
| • Body | GHMC |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 500 004 |
| Vehicle registration | TS |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Hyderabad |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Malakpet |
| Planning agency | GHMC |
| Website | telangana |
Lakdi ka pul (lit: "the wooden bridge") is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, India.
Etymology
The area got its name from a bridge that was built over the railway line between Secunderabad and Nampally. The 27 feet (8.2 m) long bridge was built in the 1940s and was partially made of wood.
Transport
Lakdikapul is well connected by road to other parts of the city. TSRTC runs its buses through the area.
The Lakdikapul railway station on the MMTS is located nearby. It is also served by the Lakdi-ka-pul metro station on the Red Line of the Hyderabad Metro.
References
- Khalidi, Omar. A Guide to Architecture in Hyderabad, Deccan, India (PDF). p. 34. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 March 2020.
