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Patny
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Patny
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Patny
Patny (India)
Coordinates: 17°26′25″N78°29′43″E / 17.4403125°N 78.4953125°E / 17.4403125; 78.4953125
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Telangana
District Hyderabad
Metro Hyderabad
Government
  Body GHMC
Languages
  Official Telugu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
500 003
Vehicle registration TS
Lok Sabha constituency Secunderabad
Vidhan Sabha constituency Secunderabad
Planning agency GHMC
Website telangana.gov.in

Patny or Patny circle is a commercial shopping hub in Secunderabad, India.

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History

Patny Building, Secunderabad circa 1940 Patny building 1940.jpg
Patny Building, Secunderabad circa 1940

There was a famous landmark called as Patny Motors. The historic Mehboob College is also located in Patny Circle. [1] Initially founded in 1862 by Mr. Somasundaram Mudaliar as a public school for primary education, a first in those days. This was also where Swami Vivekananda addressed a large gathering in 1893 before he left for Chicago. [2] This college building is declared as a heritage building by HUDA. [3]

Commercial area

The area is a major commercial and shopping area with many clothing stores. Clothing shops in Patny are particularly popular for sarees. [4] The restaurant like Taj Mahal is noted here. Recent additions include Hotel Taj Tristar, Taj Belsons and Grand Minerva. The Secunderabad Telephone Exchange and the General Post Office are located here. Manju cinema and Cache Furniture Mall are situated right next to the Taj Mahal hotel.

Patny Road in 2009 Patny mainroad.JPG
Patny Road in 2009

Swapnalok complex, one of the earliest shopping mall along with the Minerva complex provide excellent choices for the shoppers.[ according to whom? ] Many shops right across from these two complexes sell the Kolhapuri variety of chappals.[ according to whom? ]

Transport

The buses run by TSRTC Ranigunj (RNG) depot connect Patny to all parts of the city. The closest MMTS Train station is at Secunderabad station.

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