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★ District of Uttar Pradesh ★

Varanasi

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Area · — km²
Population · 36,76,841
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Varanasi — district of Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi is a district in Uttar Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Varanasi

KashiBanarasHoliest of the Seven Sacred Cities

Ganga ghats, Kashi Vishwanath, Banarasi silk, Sarnath nearby.

District HQ
Varanasi

Must-visit places in Varanasi

temple

Dashashwamedh Ghat

Main ghat + Ganga Aarti every evening.

  • temple
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple

    Jyotirlinga shrine + 2021 corridor redevelopment.

  • historical
    Sarnath

    Buddha's first sermon site — Dhamek Stupa + Ashoka Pillar.

  • monument
    Manikarnika Ghat

    Hindu cremation ghat — eternal flame.

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Then & Now

Varanasi district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
20,79,790
Census 2011 baseline
+19.2%
Population · 2026
24,78,683
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,06,978
Census 2011 baseline
+15.8%
Households · 2026
3,55,400
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,456 villages

Varanasi district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
10,76,526Census 2011
Female population
10,03,264Census 2011
Sex ratio
932 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,06,978Census 2011
SC population
3,58,612Census 2011
ST population
19,144Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
24,78,683+19.2%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,55,400RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,95,418Census 2011
Cultivators
1,40,287Census 2011
Agri labourers
86,557Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
36,18,753 / 36,85,70498% complete
SBM-G toilets
8,97,697Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Varanasi district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
25 of 1,456 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 43
  • PHC· 10
  • Temple· 4
  • School· 3

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Varanasi district.

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All 3 mandals of Varanasi

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1456 villages · 694 GPs
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Quick answers

People often ask about Varanasi

How many mandals and villages are in Varanasi district?

Varanasi district has 3 mandals and 1,456 revenue villages across 694 gram panchayats in Uttar Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Varanasi district?

The district headquarters of Varanasi is —.

What is the pincode of Varanasi district?

Varanasi district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Varanasi may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Varanasi fall under?

Varanasi district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Varanasi district?

Varanasi district had a population of 36,76,841 per the 2011 Census, across 1,456 villages.

When was Varanasi district formed?

Varanasi district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Varanasi district?

Major rivers in Varanasi district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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