Georgetown, Allahabad

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George Town [1] is a posh neighborhood locality in Allahabad, India. Built in 1901, it is a residential area in the central part of the city mainly occupied by the white collar workers. [2] It also houses a large number of hospitals and clinics. Georgetown is famous for is affluent surroundings and apartments. It is bordered by Kamla Nehru Road in the west, Thornhill Road, MG Marg in the south and Tagoretown in the west. Park Road, Lowther Road and Hamilton Road runs through the neighborhood.

Notable landmarks located in and near the neighborhood are Alfred Park and Darbhanga, Allahabad.

Coordinates: 25°27′N81°51′E / 25.450°N 81.850°E / 25.450; 81.850

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