Georgetown, Allahabad

George Town
Neighborhood of Allahabad
Government
  Body Allahabad Municipal Corporation

George Town[1] is a neighborhood of Allahabad, India. Built in 1901, it is a residential area in the central part of the city mainly occupied by the white collar workers.[2] It also houses a large number of hospitals and clinics. Georgetown is famous for is affluent surroundings and apartments. It is bordered by Kamla Nehru Road in the west, Thornhill Road, MG Marg in the south and Tagoretown in the west. Park Road, Lowther Road and Hamilton Road runs through the neighborhood.

Notable landmarks located in and near the neighborhood are Alfred Park and Lowther Castle.

Coordinates: 25°27′N 81°51′E / 25.450°N 81.850°E / 25.450; 81.850

References

  1. "The man who unveiled Tagore's genius before the world". The Times of India. Retrieved 2014-09-19.
  2. Jonathan M. Bloom, Sheila Blai (2009). The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture, Volume 3. Oxford University Press. p. 57. ISBN 8125013830.
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