Welcome to Prayagraj
Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad, is a major educational, cultural, and spiritual metropolis situated at the Triveni Sangam.
Quick Facts & Info
Emergency Services
Travel & Commute Guide
Best Time to Visit:October to March (during winter, especially during the Magh Mela / Kumbh Mela festival seasons when the climate is highly pleasant).
Transit & Commute:Prayagraj is well connected by E-Rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, and local UPSRTC city buses. Auto-rickshaws operate on shared and reserve bases, making short-distance transits highly affordable.
Administrative & Government Services
Municipal Corporation (Nagar Nigam)
Responsible for public health, sanitation, waste management, municipal parks, and street lighting.
Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA)
Responsible for urban planning, housing schemes, infrastructure development, and master plan enforcement.
Prayagraj District Court
Judiciary services, online case status check, cause lists, and legal notifications for the district.
UP Police Prayagraj Division
Law enforcement services, passport verification tracking, tenant verification, and online FIR filing.
Demographic & Geographic Data
Historical Heritage & Cultural Facts
- Historically known as Prayag (Place of Sacrifice), it is one of the oldest living cities in India, mentioned in Vedic texts.
- Served as the capital of the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) from 1858 to 1920 during British rule.
- Anand Bhavan, the historic ancestral home of the Nehru-Gandhi family, was a key planning hub for the Indian Freedom Struggle.
- Hosts the Triveni Sangam, the sacred meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna, and invisible Saraswati rivers.
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Hospitals in Prayagraj
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