[6] The administrative divisions are Phulpur, Koraon, Meja, Sadar, Soraon, Handia, Bara, Shringverpur and Karchana.

The three rivers of India - Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical river of Sarasvati - meet at a point in the district, known as Triveni Sangam, considered holy by Hindus.

[7] The district has a population density of 1,087 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,820/sq mi).

[7] The district has a sex ratio of 902 females for every 1000 males,[7] and a literacy rate of 74.41%, highest in the region[8] and close to the all-India average of 74%.

Islam is second most popular religion in district of Prayagraj with approximately 13.38% following it.