Koti, Hyderabad

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Koti
metro = Hyderabad
state_name = Andhra Pradesh
type = neighbourhood
skyline = Mgbs hyderabad.jpg
skyline_caption = Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station
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district = Hyderabad
parliament_const = Hyderabad
assembly_const = Maharajgunj
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postal_code = 500 095
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planning_agency = GHMC
civic_agency = :"See Kothi for disambiguation"Koti or Kothi is one of the most well-known commercial suburbs of Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, India.

The area's comes from the word because of Kothi Residency, "koti" meaning a mansion, for the lavish mansion built in Victorian and Corinthian style once belonging to one of the city's wealthy British residents and which was, in 1949, converted into the campus of the Osmania University College for Women.

Commercial area

Koti is famous for Book business. A wide variety of book shops are located here. Bank Street at Koti, is a financial center of the Hyderabad city. Important national and private banks are located here like the Central bank, State Bank of India, and private banks like Andhra bank etc.

The famous Gokulchat restaurant, which was involved in the recent bombings is located at Koti. Gujrati galli(lane) present at Koti is known for electronic goods which are available at lower prices. Other businesses such textiles Shop Like Dreamland (shop for Jeans, T-shirt, Suit and Saree), RS Bro., Mr. India etc are also located here. Close to Koti is the Abids area, which is similar commercial area.

Transport

Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station located close to Koti is a major bus station, and its a road transport gateway to the city. This station is located across the Musi river. This bus station is said to be the largest in Asia, and provides transport to all parts of the state and country.

The local city Bus terminus is located adjacent to the Mahatma Bus station, providing connectivity to all parts of the city. Local autos, taxis, seven seaters autos also provide the much needed transport here.

The closest MMTS Train Station is at Kachiguda or Malakpet.

External links

* [http://hyderabadbest.com/discoverhyd/sightseeing/historical/Kothiresidency.asp History of Kothi Residency]
* [http://wikitravel.org/en/Hyderabad Hyderabad on Wikitravel]
* [http://www.glorioushyderabad.com/koti.html Koti Details in Hyderabad]