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Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

India

City25.4448° N, 81.8432° E

Prayagraj is a city located in India, within the province of Uttar Pradesh. It has a population of 1,073,438 residents, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population1,073,438
ProvinceUttar Pradesh
Coordinates25.4448° N, 81.8432° E
CountryIndia
Rank in India#49 of 557,951

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Nearest Airports

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Prayagraj Airport

IXDRegional

11 km away

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Benti Airstrip

IN-0343Local

43.1 km away

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Sultanpur Airport

IN-0069Local

91.5 km away

About Prayagraj

Situated at coordinates 25.44478° latitude and 81.84322° longitude, Prayagraj lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 99 meters and operates in the Asia/Kolkata timezone. Nearby cities include Kunda, Phulpur, Mau Aimma, Handiā, and Sarāi Ākil.

Prayagraj ranks #49 out of 7,021 cities in India by population. The total urban population of the country is 392,990,526, providing context to its size relative to other urban areas.

Cities in Uttar Pradesh

The city is part of Uttar Pradesh, which ranks #7 among 507 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Uttar Pradesh include Kanpur, Lucknow, Agra, Meerut, and Ghāziābād. Prayagraj features various amenities, including 186 hospitals, 65 schools, 9 universities, and 153 parks.

Kanpur2,823,249Lucknow2,472,011Agra1,430,055Meerut1,223,184Ghāziābād1,199,191Varanasi1,164,404Alīgarh753,207Bareilly745,435Morādābād721,139Gorakhpur674,246

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Prayagraj, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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RāmbāghNeighborhood
0.7 km
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MālvīyanagarNeighborhood
0.9 km
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ChhīdpurNeighborhood
1 km
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MutthīganjNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Bāi ka BāghNeighborhood
1.5 km
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George TownCity
1.5 km
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KydganjNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Darbhanga ColonyNeighborhood
1.6 km
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DariyābādNeighborhood
1.8 km
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BahrānaNeighborhood
1.8 km
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TagorenagarNeighborhood
2 km
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Khusru BāghNeighborhood
2 km
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AlopībāghNeighborhood
2.3 km
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ColonelganjNeighborhood
2.4 km
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KatraNeighborhood
2.4 km
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RājāpurNeighborhood
2.5 km
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SohbatībāghNeighborhood
2.7 km
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Ūchwān GarhiNeighborhood
2.7 km
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Pura ParāyoNeighborhood
2.8 km
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TulsīpurNeighborhood
2.9 km

Universities in Prayagraj

Prayagraj is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University1999——
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Largest cities in India

#1 Mumbai12,691,836#2 Delhi11,034,555#3 Bengaluru8,495,492#4 Hyderabad6,993,262#5 Ahmedabad6,357,693
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Prayagraj?

The population of Prayagraj is 1,073,438.

In which province/state is Prayagraj located?

Prayagraj is located in Uttar Pradesh.

What are the coordinates of Prayagraj?

The coordinates of Prayagraj are 25.44478° latitude and 81.84322° longitude.

What is the elevation of Prayagraj?

The elevation of Prayagraj is 99 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Prayagraj?

The nearest airport to Prayagraj is Prayagraj Airport (IATA: IXD).

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