Mahuttuli is a neighborhood located in Ward 67 of Kotwali Thana, within the Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. It is part of the old city area of Dhaka and is historically significant as a residential and commercial area within the capital. The name “Mahuttuli” is derived from “mahout,” referring to elephant trainers during the Mughal era, as this area was linked with the training and housing of elephants used by the Mughal rulers. It was known for producing howdas (elephant saddles) and coarse ropes associated with elephant keeping.
Mahuttuli lies in the dense urban core of Dhaka and falls under the jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation. It is part of the Dhaka-7 parliamentary constituency. The neighborhood is characterized by a mixture of residential homes, markets, schools, and historic sites reflective of Dhaka’s rich cultural and civic heritage.
Notable local institutions include government primary schools and various small businesses that serve the local community. The area forms part of the bustling metropolitan fabric of Dhaka and holds historical importance connected to the Mughal period’s royal elephant stables and the city’s urban development.
Thus, Mahuttuli is situated in Dhaka District, Dhaka Division, serving as a historically significant and densely populated urban neighborhood in Bangladesh’s capital city.