The Rakabganj township lies towards the center of the Agra
city. The township is provided with many important offices and is
well connected to the rest of the city. Rakabganj constitutes one of
the developed areas in Agra city. As a commercial centre the place
is well provided with teeming markets, lodges, restaurants, health
clinics, educational institutes, etc.
Diagambar Jain Temple, an important temple in the suburbs is
located in Rakabganj area. The Sabzi Mandi is an important shopping
centre in the region. Important offices located in the precincts of
Rakabganj include Employment Exchange, office of the Central Bank of
India, Bank of Baroda and State Bank of India. District Hospital
grounded in the region serves as the major provider of health care
services to the local population.
A number of restaurants and accommodation providers operate in the
Rakabganj area. The place has a surplus of cheap hotels. Some known
caterers and lodgers are Gazibo Restaurant, Tip in Taun Restaurant,
Shri Ram Guest House, Tourist Guest House and Candy Guest House.
Accessibility
- Mahatma Gandhi Road runs from north to south of the Rakabganj
area and connects it with rest of the areas of Agra city.
- The nearest railway station to the place is Idgah Railway
Station. Idgah Railway Station is located towards the west of
Rakabganj and a couple of kilometres from it.
- Agra Airport is located further west and about 5 kms from
Rakabganj.
Areas Under Rakabganj
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