Punjagutta
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2017}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Panjagutta
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| settlement_type = Neighbourhood
| image_skyline = Flyover punjagutta.jpg
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| image_caption = New twin flyovers at Panjagutta circle
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Hyderabad, India
| coordinates = {{coord|17.436793|N|78.443906|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
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| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Telangana
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Hyderabad
| subdivision_type3 = Metro
| subdivision_name3 = Hyderabad
| subdivision_type4 = Ward
| subdivision_name4 = 5
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| governing_body = GHMC
| unit_pref = Metric
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = Telugu
| timezone1 = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = PIN
| postal_code = 500082
| registration_plate =TG
| blank1_name_sec1 =Parliament constituencies
| blank1_info_sec1 = Secunderabad (Lok Sabha constituency)
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| blank2_info_sec1 = Khairatabad (Assembly constituency)
| blank3_name_sec1 = Planning agency
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| website = {{URL|telangana.gov.in}}
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Panjagutta is a commercial and residential area in western Hyderabad, India.[http://www.aponline.gov.in/Quick%20Links/Departments/Revenue/Commissionerate%20of%20Commercial%20Taxes/Copy%20of%20About/Punjagutta1.htm Punjagutta division][http://hyderabadpolice.gov.in/panjagutta/Index.htm Punjagutta Police] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150105031343/http://www.hyderabadpolice.gov.in/panjagutta/Index.htm |date=5 January 2015 }} The area contains IT hubs, shopping malls and jewellery shops. It is a major transit point for traffic between the Hyderabad districts of Ameerpet, Banjara hills, Somajiguda and Khairtabad. Twin flyovers across the road junction ease the previously heavy traffic flow.[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/panjagutta-flyover-opened/article1296144.ece Panjagutta flyover opened]
Etymology
The name Panjagutta means hand-mountain in Telugu, after a nearby peak.{{citation needed|date=April 2024}}
Institutes
- Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) is also situated in here.
- [http://www.hamstech.com/ Hamstech Institute of Fashion & Interior Design] is located here.
Transport
Hyderabad Metro has a metro station there to connect it to other parts of city.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hyderabad-panjagutta-metro-walkway-work-trauma-for-commuters/articleshow/66344229.cms|title=Hyderabad: Panjagutta Metro walkway work trauma for commuters}} The buses run by TSRTC connect Panjagutta to all parts of the city. There is also a mini-bus service called Setwin service. The closest MMTS Train station is at Begumpet. BSNL office is situated in Durganagar Colony.
References
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