Phaphamau
| Phaphamau | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Phaphamau Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°32′N 81°52′E / 25.533°N 81.867°ECoordinates: 25°32′N 81°52′E / 25.533°N 81.867°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Allahabad |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 211013 |
| Nearest city | Allahabad |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Allahabad |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Allahabad North |
Phaphamau is a satellite locality/township of the city of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, located on either side of Allahabad-Lucknow highway. It lies on the banks of the Ganges River.
Allahabad Development Authority has developed a residential colony called as "Shantipuram" and now it is expanding in many sectors. The colony was earlier named as Shringverpuram.
History
During the 1857 uprising, a temple in Phaphamau was used for anti-British activties. It was later destroyed by the British, and the temple leader was hanged.[1]
The old Temple of Lord Shaker ji, which is located in village Pandila, which is also called Pandeshwer Nath Dham. This temple is 5 km from Phaphamau.
Education
In addition to Ganga Gurukulam School, Shiv Ganga School, Devprayag a day boarding school, a unique model in Allahabad is situated in Gaddopur, Phaphamau. There is a Christian school named "Hartmann Ganj" in Phaphamau. There is also a homeopathic medical college situated in Shantipuram colony of Phaphamau.
Transport
The town has an old airport which was operated by Royal Indian Airforce during the 2nd world war. The airstrip is now abandoned.
Phaphamau is well connected by road and railway.
References
- ↑ Kama Maclean (28 August 2008). Pilgrimage and Power: The Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, 1765-1954. OUP USA. p. 79. ISBN 978-0-19-533894-2.