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'''Phaphamau''' is a satellite locality/township of the city of [[Prayagraj]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]], located on either side of Prayagraj-Lucknow highway. It lies on the banks of the [[Ganges River]].
'''Phaphamau''' is a satellite locality/township of the city of [[Prayagraj]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]], located on either side of Prayagraj-[[Lucknow]] highway. It lies on the banks of the [[Ganges|Ganga]] River.Phaphamu was ruled by Bhil king <ref>{{Cite book |last=Srivastava |first=Ashirbadi Lal |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PAsfAAAAIAAJ&q=%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%80+%E0%A4%AD%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%B2+%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BE |title=The Sultanate of Delhi, 711-1526 A.D.: Including the Arab Invasion of Sindh, Hindu Rule in Afghanistan and Causes of the Defeat of the Hindus in Early Medieval Age |date=1966 |publisher=Shiva Lal Agarwala |language=en}}</ref>

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 ==
== History ==


During the [[1857 uprising]], a temple in Phaphamau was used for anti-British activities. It was later destroyed by the British, and the temple leader was hanged.<ref name="Kama_2008">{{cite book |author=Kama Maclean |title=Pilgrimage and Power: The Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, 1765-1954 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MALacgnsroMC&pg=PA5 |date=28 August 2008 |publisher=OUP USA |isbn=978-0-19-533894-2 |page=79 }}</ref>
During the [[1857 uprising]], a temple in Phaphamau was used for anti-British activities. It was later destroyed by British, and the temple leader was hanged.<ref name="Kama_2008">{{cite book |author=Kama Maclean |title=Pilgrimage and Power: The Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, 1765-1954 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MALacgnsroMC&pg=PA5 |date=28 August 2008 |publisher=OUP USA |isbn=978-0-19-533894-2 |page=79 }}</ref>


The old Temple of Lord Shankar ji, which is located in village [[Pandila]], which is also called [[Pandeshwer Nath Dham]]. This temple is 5&nbsp;km from Phaphamau.
The old Temple of Lord Shankar ji, which is located in village [[Pandila]], which is also called [[:hi:पड़िला महादेव मंदिर|Pandeshwer Nath Dham]]. This temple is 5&nbsp;km from Phaphamau.


== Education ==
== Education ==


Devprayag day boarding school (ICSE) Nursery to XII std, Devprayag Institute of Technical Studies (Engineering college), Devprayag Institute of Management (MBA college), Ganga Gurukulam School,School Of wisdom, Shiv Ganga Vidya Mandir School,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sgvmalld.org|title=Shiv Ganga Vidya Mandir|website=www.sgvmalld.org|access-date=2017-01-21}}</ref> and "Hartmann Ganj" christian school are all located in Gaddopur, Phaphamau. There is also a homeopathic medical college situated in Shantipuram colony of Phaphamau.
Devprayag day boarding school Nursery to XII std, Devprayag Institute of Technical Studies (Engineering college), Devprayag Institute of Management (MBA college), Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Government Degree College (SPMGDC), Ganga Gurukulam School, School Of wisdom, [[Shiv Ganga Vidya Mandir]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sgvmalld.org|title=Shiv Ganga Vidya Mandir|website=www.sgvmalld.org|access-date=2017-01-21}}</ref> and "Hartmann Ganj" Christian school are all located in Gaddopur, Phaphamau. [[Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University|Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tondon Open University]] is also situated here in Sector E shantipuram. There is also a homeopathic medical college situated in Shantipuram colony of Phaphamau.


== Transport ==
== Transport ==


The town has an old airport which was operated by Royal Indian Airforce during the 2nd world war. The airstrip is now abandoned.
The town has an old airport which was operated by Royal Indian Airforce during the 2nd world war. This airport is located in Padilla. The airstrip is now abandoned.

There is also Phaphamau railway station which comes in the Northern Zone.


Phaphamau is well connected by road and railway.
Phaphamau is well connected by road and railway.
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http://devprayag.ac.in
http://devprayag.ac.in


[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Prayagraj]]
==External links==

[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Allahabad]]





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Phaphamau
town
Phaphamau is located in Uttar Pradesh
Phaphamau
Phaphamau
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 25°32′02″N 81°51′14″E / 25.53389°N 81.85389°E / 25.53389; 81.85389
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictPrayagraj
Government
 • TypeNagar Nigam,Prayagraj
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
211013
Nearest cityTeliarganj
Lok Sabha constituencyPhulpur
Vidhan Sabha constituencyPhaphamau

Phaphamau is a satellite locality/township of the city of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, located on either side of Prayagraj-Lucknow highway. It lies on the banks of the Ganga River.Phaphamu was ruled by Bhil king [1]

History

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During the 1857 uprising, a temple in Phaphamau was used for anti-British activities. It was later destroyed by British, and the temple leader was hanged.[2]

The old Temple of Lord Shankar ji, which is located in village Pandila, which is also called Pandeshwer Nath Dham. This temple is 5 km from Phaphamau.

Education

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Devprayag day boarding school Nursery to XII std, Devprayag Institute of Technical Studies (Engineering college), Devprayag Institute of Management (MBA college), Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Government Degree College (SPMGDC), Ganga Gurukulam School, School Of wisdom, Shiv Ganga Vidya Mandir,[3] and "Hartmann Ganj" Christian school are all located in Gaddopur, Phaphamau. Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tondon Open University is also situated here in Sector E shantipuram. There is also a homeopathic medical college situated in Shantipuram colony of Phaphamau.

Transport

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The town has an old airport which was operated by Royal Indian Airforce during the 2nd world war. This airport is located in Padilla. The airstrip is now abandoned.

There is also Phaphamau railway station which comes in the Northern Zone.

Phaphamau is well connected by road and railway.

References

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  1. ^ Srivastava, Ashirbadi Lal (1966). The Sultanate of Delhi, 711-1526 A.D.: Including the Arab Invasion of Sindh, Hindu Rule in Afghanistan and Causes of the Defeat of the Hindus in Early Medieval Age. Shiva Lal Agarwala.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Shiv Ganga Vidya Mandir". www.sgvmalld.org. Retrieved 21 January 2017.

1. Devprayag School & College http://devprayagsc.org/

2. Devprayag Institute of Technical & Management studies http://devprayag.ac.in