Allahabad district facts for kids
Allahabad District, also known as Prayagraj District, is one of the biggest and most important districts in the Uttar Pradesh state of India. The city of Allahabad is its main headquarters.
This district is part of the Allahabad Division. It is split into smaller areas called tehsils, which are then divided into blocks. In 2011, there were 20 blocks across eight tehsils. The Allahabad Division also includes the districts of Fatehpur and Kaushambi.
Geography and Rivers
A very special place in Allahabad District is called Sangam. This is where three important rivers of India meet: the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical river of Sarasvati. This meeting point is considered very holy by people who follow the Hindu religion.
History and Education
Long ago, before India became independent, Allahabad was the capital city of the United Province.
Today, Allahabad is a major center for learning and education. Many important schools and colleges are located here. Some of these include:
- The Indian Institute of Information Technology
- Moti Lal Nehru National Institute of Technology
- University of Allahabad
- CMP Degree College
- Ewing Christian College
- MotiLal Nehru Medical College
- JK Institute
These places offer higher education to many students.
People and Population
Based on the 2011 census, Allahabad District had a population of 5,959,798 people. This number is similar to the population of a country like Eritrea or the US state of Missouri.
- Ranking: Out of all 640 districts in India, Allahabad District ranks 13th in terms of population.
- Uttar Pradesh: It is the most populated district in Uttar Pradesh, out of 71 districts in the state as of 2011.
- Population Density: About 1,087 people live in every square kilometer of the district.
- Growth: Between 2001 and 2011, the population grew by 20.74%.
- Sex Ratio: For every 1,000 males, there are 902 females in the district.
- Literacy: The literacy rate (the percentage of people who can read and write) is 74.41%. This is very close to the average literacy rate for all of India and is the highest in its region.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Prayagraj para niños
