What is Allahabad District?
Q: What is Allahabad District?
A: Allahabad District, also called Prayagraj District, is one of the major and largest districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India, and Allahabad city is the district headquarters.
Q: What is Allahabad Division?
A: Allahabad Division includes the districts of Fatehpur, Kaushambi, and Allahabad, with the western Allahabad District becoming part of the new Kaushambi district.
Q: How many blocks are there in Allahabad District?
A: As of 2011, there are 20 blocks in eight tehsils in Allahabad District.
Q: What are the administrative divisions of Allahabad District?
A: The administrative divisions of Allahabad District are Phulpur, Koraon, Meja, Sadar, Soraon, Handia, Bara, and Karchana.
Q: What is Sangam in Allahabad District?
A: The point where the three rivers of India - Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical river of Sarasvati - meet is known as Sangam in Allahabad District. It is considered holy by Hindus.
Q: What is the significance of Allahabad in terms of education?
A: Allahabad is one of the largest educational hubs in India with many major educational institutes such as the Indian Institute Of Information Technology, Moti Lal Nehru National Institute Of Technology, University Of Allahabad, CMP Degree College, Ewing Christian College, and Gautam Buddh Technical University affiliated number of Engineering Colleges, MotiLal Nehru Medical College, JK Institute - these provide higher education.
Q: Was Allahabad once the capital of United Province?
A: Yes, Allahabad was once the capital of United Province before independence.
