Naini
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Naini is a satellite locality/township of the city of Allahabad
, Uttar Pradesh
, India
in the south-east.
—were imprisoned during the Freedom Movement.
On 18 February 1911, the second official Airmail
flight in the world arrived in Naini from Allahabad
. Henri Pequet
carried 6,500 letters a distance of 13 km. This was the first commercial civil aviation flight in India.
, opposite Allahabad City. To the north, across Ganga, is Jhunsi, which is a part of Allahabad
itself. It is noteworthy that there are no direct paths or roadways between Jhusi and Naini.
Mostly every basic thing of daily use is available.
Raymond has also started a polyester plant in Naini.
COD: One of the Central Government's Arms and Ammunition Depot is located at Cheoki, Naini
, Awadhi, Urdu
, and Bagheli
are the languages that are spoken in Naini. A large mob associate at the naini ghat for Chhath
puja and the since a large part of eatern people eg. bihar, jharkhand and eastern UP reside in naini due to the presence of industries that play a prominent role in economy of Allahabad
, so the people from these regions generally speak bhojpuri.
Arail is a place near Naini,where many Ashrams exists.Saint Shri Sachcha Baba,one of the pioneers, in the tradition of Saints of India,has his centre here in Arail.Many devotees from India and abroad come to visit this Ashram.
Some of the ashram are also located at the naini ghat.
Tempos and autos
are the main mode of travel in Naini-Allahabad. This route doesn't have a very frequent local bus service, but recently, UPSRTC has launched the city bus services, making easier the public transportation from Naini to other nearby places, including heart of the city.
Apart from Naini Railway, Cheooki station is also used but mainly it is used for transporting goods.
.
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
in the south-east.
History
Naini was infamous for its prison, Naini Jail, where many freedom fighters—including Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of IndiaPrime Minister of India
The Prime Minister of India , as addressed to in the Constitution of India — Prime Minister for the Union, is the chief of government, head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party in parliament...
—were imprisoned during the Freedom Movement.
On 18 February 1911, the second official Airmail
Airmail
Airmail is mail that is transported by aircraft. It typically arrives more quickly than surface mail, and usually costs more to send...
flight in the world arrived in Naini from Allahabad
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
. Henri Pequet
Henri Pequet
Henri Pequet was a pilot in the first official airmail flight on February 18, 1911. The 23 year old Frenchman, in India for an airshow, delivered about 6,500 letters when he flew from Allahabad to Naini, about 10 kilometers away...
carried 6,500 letters a distance of 13 km. This was the first commercial civil aviation flight in India.
Geography
Naini is located on the banks of River YamunaYamuna
The Yamuna is the largest tributary river of the Ganges in northern India...
, opposite Allahabad City. To the north, across Ganga, is Jhunsi, which is a part of Allahabad
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
itself. It is noteworthy that there are no direct paths or roadways between Jhusi and Naini.
Mostly every basic thing of daily use is available.
Economy
After independence, Naini was developed into major industrial centre. Some of the most reputed industries in Naini are:- Indian Telephone Industries Limited (ITI)
- Bharat Pumps and Compressors Limited (BPCL)
- Triveni Structurals Limited (TSL)
- Areva T&D India Ltd.
- SAILSteel Authority of India LimitedSteel Authority of India Limited from 116950 The company's current chairman is C.S Verma. With an annual production of 13.5 million metric tons, SAIL is the 14th largest steel producer in the world....
- Cotton Mills subsidiary of Central Government
Raymond has also started a polyester plant in Naini.
COD: One of the Central Government's Arms and Ammunition Depot is located at Cheoki, Naini
Culture
Culture of Naini is typical that of Allahabad. HindiHindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
, Awadhi, Urdu
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
, and Bagheli
Bagheli
Bagheli is a language of the Baghelkhand region of central India. It is often considered to be a dialect of Hindi language, and is classified such by the Indian Census Report ....
are the languages that are spoken in Naini. A large mob associate at the naini ghat for Chhath
Chhath
Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya, also known as Surya Shashti. The Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes. The Sun, considered the god of energy and of the life-force, is...
puja and the since a large part of eatern people eg. bihar, jharkhand and eastern UP reside in naini due to the presence of industries that play a prominent role in economy of Allahabad
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
, so the people from these regions generally speak bhojpuri.
Arail is a place near Naini,where many Ashrams exists.Saint Shri Sachcha Baba,one of the pioneers, in the tradition of Saints of India,has his centre here in Arail.Many devotees from India and abroad come to visit this Ashram.
Some of the ashram are also located at the naini ghat.
- Shri Sachcha Baba Ashram
- Shri Asa Ram Bapu Ashram
- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vidya Peeth
Education
- Navjyoti Shiksha Mandir Inter College
- Adarsh Shiksha Niketan Inter College North Lokpur Arail Road
- Ganpati Sangeet Samitee, ADA Naini
- Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Degree College
- Naini Taekwondo Association Ishwer Prem Ashram Naini
- SARASWATI BAL MANDIR INTER COLLEGE CHAK DAUD NAGAR NAINI
- MADHAV GYAN KENDRA INTER COLLEGE KHARKHAUDI MARG NAINI
- Bethany Convent School, Naini Allahabad
- University of Allahabad Allahabad - Oxford of East
- Shri Sachcha Adhyatma Sanskrit Maha-Vidyalaya
- Shri Sachcha Adhyatma B.Ed. Training College
- Bethany Convent School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya
- St Peter's Day School
- Al-Ansar Regional Polytechnic College, Rewa Road, Mahewa
- Radha Raman Inter College
- Sri Ranjit Pandit Inter College
- Sam Higginbotom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences
- Chandra Montessori School
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir, ADA, and at Arail
- St. Mary's Convent school, Ghoorpur
- Allahabad Institute of Engineering & Technology, Gauhania
- United College of Engineering & ResearchUnited College of Engineering & ResearchThe United College of Engineering and Research is an Indian technical institute, which comes under the Uttar Pradesh Technical University. The college has two campuses, the main campus is situated in Naini near Allahabad, and the newer campus is in Greater Noida.The United Group, founded by late...
- United Institute of Technology Allahabad
- Shambhu nath Institute of Engineering & Technology
- Vishap convent school
- Dr. Ambedkar Social & Educational Development Society, Gangotri Nagar
- Lala RamKumar Agrawal Inter College
- Dr Murli Manohr Inter College
- Bal Bharti College
- Kishori Lal Mahavidyalaya
Transport
Naini is connected to Allahabad via 2 bridges over the river Yamuna. The older one was built in 1927, is a 2 lane bridge. The new one was completed in 2004. NH-2 joins the Naini to Rewa through Ghoorpur.Tempos and autos
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
are the main mode of travel in Naini-Allahabad. This route doesn't have a very frequent local bus service, but recently, UPSRTC has launched the city bus services, making easier the public transportation from Naini to other nearby places, including heart of the city.
Apart from Naini Railway, Cheooki station is also used but mainly it is used for transporting goods.
Trivia
A train makes a stop at Naini railway station in the movie "Mahal" famous for its song 'Ayega Aaana Wala" sung by Lata MangeshkarLata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar is a singer from India. She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over six and a half decades. She has recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and has sung songs in over thirty-six regional...
.