Neighborhoods of Allahabad

Allahabad is one of the largest cities of the State of Uttar Pradesh in India. It encompasses a large area and is an inland peninsula surrounded by the rivers Ganges and Yamuna from three sides with only one side connected to the mainland. Along with a large number of areas within Allahabad City, there are several satellite cities on the other side of the rivers Ganges and Yamuna, and are considered as satellite cities of Allahabad.There are also a large number of Townships and Villages near Allahabad City Within Allahabad District. Posh pockets of the city include neighborhoods like Civil Lines, Cantonment or Allahabad Cantt, Kotwali, Dhoomanganj, Colonelganj, Shivkuti, Georgetown, Bharadwaj Puram, Kareli, Cantt, Kydgunj, and Attarsuiya.

The Old Allahabad City, at the south of Allahabad Junction Railway Station, consists of neighborhoods like Chowk, Johnstongunj, Dariyabad, Khuldabad etc.[1] 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.[2] 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 and Jhunsi.

Benigunj

Benigunj is situated near to railways station.

Bharadwaj Puram

Bharadwaj Puram is a neighborhood in Allahabad in central part of the city. It is in between Tagore Town and Daraganj. It is near the major commercial centers of the city such as Katra and Civil Lines. There is a market within this locality on the Matiyara road which is very popular for shopping and dining options. There are several schools, hospitals, parks as well in this neighborhood.

Chowk

Chowk is the historic city centre of the Old Allahabad city. It is situated at southern part of Allahabad Municipal Council.1 Chowk serves as a traditional bazaar with The Grand Trunk Road running through the centre of it. Chowk is a historical point, where once stood the Neem tree where numerous freedom fighters were hanged in the first Indian War of Independence.

Civil Lines

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Allahabad city from Civil Lines

Formerly known as Cannington[3] and Canning Town,[2] it is the central business district of Allahabad and is famous for its urban setting, gridiron plan[4] roads and high rise buildings. Built in 1857, under the supervision of Cuthbert Bensley Thornhill, it was the largest town-planning project carried out in India before the establishment of New Delhi.[2][4]

Georgetown

Georgetown is a neighborhood of Allahabad, India. It is a residential area in the central part of the city mainly occupied by the white collar workers, doctors and advocates. 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. Notable landmarks located in and near the neighborhood are Alfred Park and Lowther Castle.

Lukergunj

Lukergunj is a posh residential area famous for its Victorian era bungalows and high-rise apartments. Lukergunj, well known for its clubbing culture, was once predominantly occupied by British and Anglo Indians. It is situated one kilometer south west from the Allahabad Railway Station.

Meergunj

This neighborhood is the infamously claimed red-light district of the city.[5] Apart from that it is also a densely populated residential area and a marketplace. It is located near Chowk.

Suburbs of Allahabad

References

  1. ↑ "Uneasy calm prevails in old Allahabad areas". The Times of India. 19 August 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 Jonathan M. Bloom, Sheila Blai (2009). The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture, Volume 3. Oxford University Press. p. 57. ISBN 8125013830.
  3. ↑ Chatterton, Eyre. "A History of the Church of England in India". anglicanhistory.org. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  4. 1 2 Henry George Keene (1875). A Hand-book for Visitors to Lucknow: With Preliminary Notes on Allahabad and Cawnpore. J. Jetley. pp. 14–15. ISBN 8120615271.
  5. ↑ "Sex racket busted in Allahabad, 19 women detained". Zee News. 17 May 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
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