Chanchalguda Central Jail
Chanchalguda Central Jail is one of the oldest jails[1] in the country[1] located in Hyderabad, India. This is located in the old city of Hyderabad at Chanchalguda. Its chief architect was Nawab Khan Bahadur Mirza Akbar Baig.[2] It was constructed during the regime of Nizam ruler by name Nizam–Ul–Mulk.[1]
| Location | Hyderabad, India |
|---|---|
| Status | Open |
| Security class | Maximum |
| Capacity | 1000 |
| Opened | 1876 |
The jail has a capacity of 1000 inmates, achieved 100% literacy during 1989–90. This was made possible with the introduction of adult literacy program.[1]
References
- "TS Prisons Department". tsprisons.gov.in. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- "'Richest' Gali now baths under trees at Chanchalguda". The Times of India. 11 September 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
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