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Neighborhoods In Allahabad
The Old Allahabad City, at the south of Prayagraj Junction Railway Station, consists of neighborhoods like Chowk, Johnstongunj, Dariyabad, Khuldabad etc. and was in existence from the time of Akbar. Some magnificent structures erected in this era consist of the Khusro Bagh and the Allahabad Fort. In the north of Railway Station, the New Allahabad City consists of neighborhoods like Lukergunj, Civil Lines, Georgetown, Tagoretown, Bharadwaj Puram, Ashok Nagar, Mumfordgunj etc., which are relatively new and were built during the British rule. These neighborhoods reflect British architecture like the All Saints Cathedral, Alfred Park and Allahabad High Court. Newer residential areas include neighborhoods like Kareli and suburbs like Naini Jhunsi and Manauri bajar. Allengunj Area close to Prayag Junction, has staff selection board office there, lots of women hostels there. Alopibagh Alopibagh is a locality/township of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. The locality is close to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chowk, Allahabad
Chowk is a neighborhood in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the historic city centre of Old Allahabad. It is one of the oldest & largest business markets of India & lies in Old Allahabad. The landmark of this market is historic Allahabad Clock Tower, built in 1913, also known as Chowk Ghantaghar. History Chowk is a historical point, where once stood the Neem tree where numerous freedom fighters were hanged in the first Indian War of Independence. The old church is situated here. The Grand Trunk Road passed through Chowk in its early days. The area once had, residence of Pt Motilal Nehru and his son, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru was born in an area called Mir Ganj, which is now the notorious red light district of Allahabad, (which is now closed as per PIL filed and action taken by Highcourt Allahabad) Other dignities from this area are Pt Madan Mohan Malviya and Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia. Geography Chowk is situated in sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Architecture
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Attarsuiya
Attarsuiya is a locality (township) of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so .... Attarsuiya is just 2 km away from Railway station. Nearby localities are Rani Mandi, Atala & Meerapur. Attarsuiya is named after scholar Atri and his wife Anasuya. References Neighbourhoods in Allahabad {{Allahabad-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alopi Devi Mandir
Alopi Devi Mandir is a temple situated in Alopibagh in Prayagraj in state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is near to the holy Sangam, or confluence, where the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and the legendary Sarasvati meet. Kumbh Mela is near to this place. As per some historical evidences, the Maratha warrior Shreenath Mahadji Shinde had developed the Sangam place during his stay at Prayagraj in 1771–1772. Later in 1800s, Maharani Baizabai Scindia has done some works for renovation of Sangam ghats and temples at Prayagraj. This temple is peculiar in that there is no statue of any deity in this temple, rather, there is a wooden carriage or 'doli' which is worshipped. The origin of the name, Alopi (disappeared) Bagh lies in the Hindu belief that after the death of his wife Sati, the grieving Shiva travelled through skies with her dead body. Vishnu, to relieve him from this agony, threw his Chakra at the corpse, resulting in the fall of various parts of the body at various places in I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alopibagh
Alopibagh is a locality/township of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. The locality is close to the Kumbh Mela area, the Sangam, the rivers Ganges and Yamuna, and one of the most ancient Hindu temples of India, the Alopi Devi Mandir, is also in this locality. Alopibagh is adjacent to Daraganj Daraganj is a prominent suburb and a landmark in the city of Prayagraj. It is the oldest suburb of Prayag at the bank of celestial river Ganges and not far from Triveni Sangam - the confluence of three sacred rivers: the Ganges and Yamuna, and ..., the oldest suburb of Allahabad and the most important bathing Ghat on the bank of Ganges. As per some Historical records, The Great Maratha Warrior Shreenath Mahadji Shinde had done constructive works at Prayag Sangam, in 1772 AD. References Neighbourhoods in Allahabad {{Allahabad-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allengunj
Allengunj () also spelt Allenganj, is a locality (township) of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is adjacent to the University of Allahabad , mottoeng = "As Many Branches So Many Trees" , established = , type = Public , chancellor = Ashish Chauhan , vice_chancellor = Sangita Srivastava , head_label .... References Neighbourhoods in Allahabad {{Allahabad-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manauri Bajar
Manauri is a satellite township/neighborhood of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh state of India. It is a market, 18 km west of Allahabad city headquarter. It lies on the border of Allahabad and Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh. On this town, a Railway Station lying nearby on the New Delhi - Howrah main line and an Air Force Station nearby on NH-2 is also named. Due to proximity of the Town with main Railway line and National highway, it has developed into a local trade market. The town has a huge population of more than 15 thousand, both of Hindus and Muslims. The main occupation is grains, vegetable and fruits agriculture along with traditional works like metal works, blacksmith, carpenter, glass works, and construction labours. Transportation Roadways Manauri bajar is well connected to Allahabad and Kaushambi and other city by road. It situated in NH-2 (between Allahabad and kanpur) and SH-95 (Till Sarai Aqil, Kaushambi). It serve the large number of Auto rickshaw and Buse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhunsi
Jhusi or Jhunsi is a town and a part of Allahabad municipal corporation in Allahabad district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It was formerly called Pratishthan Pur or Puri. The place is also noted for being one of the Neolithic sites, that provides one of the earliest evidence of farming in South Asia. Geography Jhusi has an average elevation of . It is the biggest town area in Allahabad district. It is located on the banks of Ganges River Just like Naini it is also a twin city to Prayagraj: It is connected to main city by Lal Bahudar Shastri Bridge Jhusi has avas vikas colony yojna 2 and 3, there is 10000 houses in avas vikas colony. And jhusi has many other private colonies. Circle rate of jhusi 10500. Demographics India census, Jhusi had a population of 33,901 including the populations of Jhusi nagar panchayat and Jhusi Kohna census town, 13,878 and 20,023 respectively. History Archeological site near the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers yielded a C14 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naini
Naini (also known as Naini Industrial Area) is a satellite neighborhood and a twin city of Prayagraj in Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India. By the 1950s Naini was established as the chief industrial area of the city. History Naini had a prison, Naini Central Prison, where many, including Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India—were imprisoned during the Indian independence movement. The first official Airmail flight in the world arrived in Naini from Allahabad. Henri Pequet carried 6,500 letters a distance of 13 km. This was the first commercial civil aviation flight in India. Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 25 January 2011. Geography Naini is located on the banks of River |
Suburbs
A suburb (more broadly suburban area) is an area within a metropolitan area, which may include commercial and mixed-use, that is primarily a residential area. A suburb can exist either as part of a larger city/urban area or as a separate political entity. The name describes an area which is not as densely populated as an inner city, yet more densely populated than a rural area in the countryside. In many metropolitan areas, suburbs exist as separate residential communities within commuting distance of a city (cf "bedroom suburb".) Suburbs can have their own political or legal jurisdiction, especially in the United States, but this is not always the case, especially in the United Kingdom, where most suburbs are located within the administrative boundaries of cities. In most English-speaking countries, suburban areas are defined in contrast to central or inner city areas, but in Australian English and South African English, ''suburb'' has become largely synonymous with what i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kareli, Allahabad
Kareli (officially known as Kareli Scheme) is a residential neighborhood of Allahabad. Developed by Awas Vikas in 1979, it was one of the biggest planned neighborhoods in India. The neighborhood is sub divided into neighborhoods like GTB Nagar, Gaus Nagar, Allahabad, Shams Nagar, Allahabad and Rehmat Nagar Colony, Allahabad. Kareli is the second largest colony of India in terms of Area and is one of the most expensive residential localities of Allahabad. It is also known as Officer's colony by the localas as the large number of people who served as government servants like IAS, IPS, PCS, etc inhabited the place. Details The neighborhood was predominantly occupied by the members of the mercantile middle class of Meerapur and Attarsuiya Attarsuiya is a locality (township) of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Residential Areas
A residential area is a land used in which housing predominates, as opposed to industrial and commercial areas. Housing may vary significantly between, and through, residential areas. These include single-family housing, multi-family residential, or mobile homes. Zoning for residential use may permit some services or work opportunities or may totally exclude business and industry. It may permit high density land use or only permit low density uses. Residential zoning usually includes a smaller FAR (floor area ratio) than business, commercial or industrial/manufacturing zoning. The area may be large or small. Overview In certain residential areas, especially rural, large tracts of land may have no services whatever, such that residents seeking services must use a motor vehicle or other transportation, so the need for transportation has resulted in land development following existing or planned transport infrastructure such as rail and road. Development patterns may be re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
