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A host of services made available by both public and private sectors have made life much easier for the public and expats of Allahabad. The availability and smooth functioning of some of these emergency services is also a sign of Allahabad’s prosperity and constant alertness. Various services offered to the people are hospitals and ambulance services, postal service, banking facilities, transports, fire, media, telecom, shopping malls, academic services and many more. All these services combined have helped Allahabad grow as one of the fastest developing cities in India.

Health Services in Allahabad


Allahabad has some of the best hospitals and nursing homes in Uttar Pradesh. There are hundreds of clinics scattered all over the city providing good medication and counselling facilities. The city also operates blood banks, eye banks and ambulance services 24X7. Some of the renowned hospitals in Allahabad are Srijan Hospital, Dwarka Hospital, Nazareth Hospital, Allahabad Nursing home, Kalra Nursing Home and many more.

Hospital-Allahabad

Banking Services in Allahabad


Banks are the safest and most secured place to save and accrue ones personal savings. Various financial schemes and dealings offered by the bank help individuals to invest their hard-earned money in proper manner. Banks are also a reflection of the economic status of a country. All the major banks of the country like State Bank of India, Allahabad Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC, ICICI, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda and foreign banks like Standard Chartered, HSBC, Citibank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Federal Bank have their branches in Allahabad. ATM kiosks are also spread all over the city.

Transport Services in Allahabad


Being one of the important tourist sites of India, Allahabad is well-equipped when it comes to transportation services. The city has a good road, railway and air services and is well-connected to every cities and states through its excellent communication services.

For within city transport there are three wheeled auto rickshaws known as Vikram. These are the cheapest mode of communication and travels of share-basis accommodating as many as six passengers. On-call city taxis and tempos are also available and are equally popular medium of travelling from one corner of the city to other. Buses by Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation also provide public transport.

Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) in association with the state government has launched more than 100 low floor buses that mostly operate on Triveni to Manauri Airforce and Raymond Gate to Shantipuram route.

Allahabad Junction is the headquarters of North Central Railway Station and is one of the main railway junctions of northern India. The other four prominent railway stations of the city are City Station at Rambagh, Prayag Station and Daraganj Station.

Allahabad Airport is located 12kms away from the city. The airport began its operation from February 1966.

Fire Service in Allahabad


Allahabad Fire Department takes care of all fire –related and emergency situations of the city. This department is the second most agile department in the city. The fire officers have to stay alert 24X7 to combat an emergency without any delay. The Fire Department in Allahabad is located at
National Fire Fighter (Division)
180/161, Rani Mandi, (Samdabad)
Zero Road
Allahabad – 21

Media in Allahabad


Allahabad is the second most important city in Uttar Pradesh, after Lucknow. The city is known for its active participation in every social and cultural medium of life. The vibrant and educated city also has a dynamic presence of media that keeps the residents up to date on the latest happenings of the city.

Postal Services in Allahabad


Allahabad has a very active postal service with post offices operating various secondary functions such as financial services that includes postal savings, life insurance will very soon launch its own Post Bank of India. Private courier services are also doing good business in the city. Apart from the public India Post, private companies like First Flight, Professional Courier, DTDC, DHL, FedEx, Blue Dart are successfully operating their services in the city.

Municipal Corporation in Allahabad


Public utility services in Allahabad

Allahabad Nagar Nigam came into existence in 1864 during the approval of Lucknow Municipal Act. The principal task of the Corporation is to take care of every civic aspect that is, water, drainage, electricity, road, slums, traffic etc of the city. The Corporators are headed by the Mayor.

Allahabad Development Authority


Allahabad Development Authority was established in 1974 under Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act of 1973. The authority has undertaken the mammoth task of making Allahabad a green and a better place to live. The office location is
Allahabad Development Authority
Sardar Patel Marg
Madhopur, Allahabad - 211001

Telecom Services in Allahabad


Allahabad is well-connected to other cities, states and different parts of the world through their excellent telecom service centers. The city has both public and private telecom services that offer excellent communication range at cheap prices. Some of the popular telecom services are Vodafone, BSN, Airtel, Tata Docomo, MTNL and Idea.

Telephone Exchange
T P Nagar, Allahabad Ho
Allahabad – 211001
Phone no.: 0532 2427148

Shopping Malls in Allahabad


Allahabad is home to number of luxurious shopping malls. These malls are not just the best place to search for various well-known international brands but are great destination for lovely food, cinema and entertainment. These spacious and green malls have evolved as the favourite hangout place for people of every age. Some of the popular malls in Allahabad are Vinayak City Center, Shivam Shopping Center and Atlantis Multiplex Private Limited

Salons and Spas in Allahabad


Who doesn’t love a good massage after a hard day’s work or be the cynosure of all eyes during a wedding party.  Fulfilling the needs of a perfect beauty regime are the mushrooming spas and salons in the city. These spa parlours have a high clientele comprising expats and young employed youth. Some of the A-listed salons and spas are Niki Bawa Make Up studio and salon, Essence Salon Spa, Oranz Thai Body Spa, Redz Salon, Creative Unisex Salon.

Spa-Allahabad

Eateries in Allahabad


Allahabadi people simple love their food and it is for this reason, every nook and corner of the city is packed to the rafters with small and big food joints serving multi-cuisine delicacies, the speciality being north Indian or Mughlai dishes. Some of the well known restaurants in the city are Shahenshah, Friends, El Chiro, Indian Coffee House, Jade Garden.x`

Hotels in Allahabad


Host of Literary conferences, cultural programmes, political meetings, religious ceremonies, High Court activities keep Allahabad active and jam-packed all year round. People from various urban and rural areas keep visiting Allahabad time and again. Hotels in the city are always buzzing with tourists. Different hotels with varying budgets are available in the city. In five-star category are hotels like Grand Continental, Ajay International and Allahabad Regency.

Services for Senior Citizens in Allahabad


There are a number of centers in Allahabad involved in the noble cause of taking care and showering love to the hapless and needy senior citizens of the city. These centers mostly, non-governmental organizations, take care of each and every details of the senior citizens and provide them their much-needed home. Time and again they even arrange for various entertainment activities to lighten the moods of these citizens. Some of the well known senior citizen centers in Allahabad are Prerna Parmath Vriddh Ashram, Old Age Home by Indian Red Cross Society. 

Packers and Movers in Allahabad


With the emergence of movers and packers in the city, shifting residence has become a lot more easy and hassle free. These movers and packers help a family to shift their belongings within the city as well as both intra and inter-state borders. What is novel about this concept is that the moving family is free from all worries relating to packing, organizing and safety of their belongings during their home transfers. The packers efficiently pack each and every items and even help them family arrange the furniture in their new home. Packers like Agarwal Packers, Jagrnath Packers and Movers, Eastern Packers Movers, Total Home Packers Movers, Om Sai. International Packers Movers, Neo Cargo Packers Movers and 1st Euro Packways are some of the best packers and movers in Allahabad.

Allahabad is also known for its strong and comprehensive education system. The city is home to many learned scholars and even today the city firmly believes and supports holistic approach to education. Learners from all over India and even abroad, come to the city to receive an integrated education. Allahabad University is one of the oldest universities in India.

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