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Prayagraj

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Area · — km²
Population · 59,54,391
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Prayagraj — district of Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj is a district in Uttar Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Prayagraj

Sangam NagriAllahabad

Triveni Sangam — Ganga / Yamuna / mythical Saraswati confluence; Kumbh Mela.

District HQ
Prayagraj

Must-visit places in Prayagraj

temple

Triveni Sangam

Confluence of three rivers — Maha Kumbh Mela every 12 years.

  • fort
    Allahabad Fort

    1583 Akbar fort + Ashoka Pillar inside + Patalpuri temple.

  • monument
    Anand Bhavan

    Nehru-Gandhi family ancestral home — now a museum.

  • monument
    Khusro Bagh

    Mughal walled garden + tombs of Khusro Mirza + family.

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Then & Now

Prayagraj district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
44,81,518
Census 2011 baseline
+18.1%
Population · 2026
52,92,059
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
7,21,011
Census 2011 baseline
+16.9%
Households · 2026
8,42,783
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 3,212 villages

Prayagraj district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
23,40,959Census 2011
Female population
21,40,559Census 2011
Sex ratio
914 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
7,21,011Census 2011
SC population
11,08,075Census 2011
ST population
4,861Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
52,92,059+18.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
8,42,783RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
16,20,347Census 2011
Cultivators
3,30,637Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,23,280Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
36,18,753 / 36,85,70498% complete
SBM-G toilets
8,97,697Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Prayagraj district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
30 of 3,212 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 42
  • Temple· 8
  • PHC· 6
  • School· 4

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Prayagraj district.

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All 8 mandals of Prayagraj

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3212 villages · 1540 GPs
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Top villages in Prayagraj

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Prayagraj

How many mandals and villages are in Prayagraj district?

Prayagraj district has 8 mandals and 3,212 revenue villages across 1540 gram panchayats in Uttar Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Prayagraj district?

The district headquarters of Prayagraj is —.

What is the pincode of Prayagraj district?

Prayagraj district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Prayagraj may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Prayagraj fall under?

Prayagraj district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Prayagraj district?

Prayagraj district had a population of 59,54,391 per the 2011 Census, across 3,212 villages.

When was Prayagraj district formed?

Prayagraj district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Prayagraj district?

Major rivers in Prayagraj district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Prayagraj

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