Prayagraj

Prayagraj (), is a city in Uttar Pradesh state of India. It is located where three Ganges and Yamuna and Saraswati rivers join. This city is a holy city for Hindus. It is best known for Kumbha Mela. This fair occurs every 12th year in Prayagraj. The city was named Allahabad by the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Previously Prayagraj was known as Allahabad but the name was changed to Prayagraj in 2018.

Administration
A civic body called Prayagraj Nagar nigam adminiters the whole city,City comprises 1 police zone and 3 circles of district. And yes its administration is very strict

Transport
Roadways

As a main city, various roads connecting the other places.
G.T road passes through the city.

Railways

There are 7 main stations in the city. Prayagraj junction is the headquarter of North Central Railway Zone. Daily thousands of trains go to the different routes.  

Proposed rapid transit

In city ,Many lines are proposed for better connections a light rail metro is proposed.

Approved lines 

Two lines will be priority line.
Line 1 Prayagraj airport - Andawa 
Line 2 Shantipuram-State university. 

Proposed lines 

Line 3 High court - MNIT
Line 4 Nawabganj - Shantipuram 
Line 5 Iradatganj- Naini
Line 6 Khusrubag-Johnsenganj 
Line 7 Transportnagar- Highcourt

Airways

Thirthraj Prayag International airport: There is one domestic/Military airport in Prayagraj Airport that holds various routes. There been has a proposal to develop as airport into international airport.

Waterways (riverine)

River Port  (near naini) in karchana a starting point of N.W 1 city connects to the Haldia.

References

Other websites

Category:Allahabad district
Category:Cities in Uttar Pradesh