District at a glance
All 3 tehsils
Largest villages in Varanasi district
- DhaurharaVaranasi Sadar tehsil15,736
- PindaraPindra tehsil15,257
- KathiraonPindra tehsil11,994
- KardhanaRajatalab tehsil11,255
- ThatraRajatalab tehsil9,775
- BasniPindra tehsil9,421
- HarsosRajatalab tehsil9,390
- Puari KalaPindra tehsil9,282
- Gaur Madhukar ShahpurRajatalab tehsil9,077
- RamanaVaranasi Sadar tehsil8,651
Census 2011 population
Pincodes in Varanasi district
33 PIN codes across the villages of Varanasi district. Open one for its villages, post offices and bank branches.
- 221101× 121
- 221204× 107
- 221403× 105
- 221104× 86
- 221311× 82
- 221002× 81
- 221202× 80
- 221405× 79
- 221201× 73
- 221105× 66
- 221307× 59
- 221003× 57
- 221206× 48
- 221302× 46
- 221107× 41
- 221208× 40
- 221305× 39
- 221007× 34
- 221011× 29
- 221112× 29
- 221207× 26
- 221108× 22
- 221313× 22
- 221001× 15
and 9 more PIN codes
Varanasi district
Varanasi is a district of Uttar Pradesh. The Local Government Directory lists 3 tehsils and 1,456 revenue villages here, home to a rural population of 20,79,790 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
District officials
All 3 tehsils of Varanasi
Click any tehsil to see its villages, posts, and local services.
Gram panchayats of Varanasi, tehsil-wise →
Neighbouring districts of Varanasi, by distance →
Compare Varanasi's two largest villages, Dhaurhara and Pindara →
Sorted alphabetically
Villages of Varanasi
6 of 1,456 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Varanasi district by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 20,79,790 Census 2011
- Male population
- 10,76,526 Census 2011
- Female population
- 10,03,264 Census 2011
- Households
- 3,06,978 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 1,258 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 932 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 6.8 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 73.4% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Varanasi
Based on the 671 of 1,456 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices · Varanasi
Latest reports from markets in Varanasi district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 21 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) | Varanasi APMC | 7,950 | 7,950 | 7,950 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal) | Varanasi APMC | 10,266 | 10,266 | 10,266 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Groundnut | Varanasi APMC | 10,300 | 14,724 | 10,384 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal | Varanasi APMC | 8,402 | 8,402 | 8,402 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) | Varanasi APMC | 14,494 | 14,494 | 14,494 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Varanasi APMC | 800 | 800 | 800 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato | Varanasi APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Chili Red | Varanasi APMC | 12,800 | 12,800 | 12,800 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · Common | Varanasi APMC | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli | Varanasi APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Varanasi APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) | Varanasi APMC | 17,000 | 17,000 | 17,000 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Fish | Varanasi APMC | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Garlic | Varanasi APMC | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Ginger(Green) | Varanasi APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Linseed | Varanasi APMC | 6,300 | 6,300 | 6,300 | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Turmeric | Varanasi APMC | 17,800 | 18,800 | 18,434 | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Wheat · Deshi | Varanasi APMC | 2,425 | 2,425 | 2,425 | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) | Varanasi APMC | 11,610 | 14,400 | 12,871 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Cowpea(Lobia/Karamani) | Varanasi APMC | 11,400 | 11,400 | 11,400 | 16 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Varanasi's shops.
News near Varanasi
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Varanasi district
- Social Impact Assessment Study and Social Impact Management Plan
District Administration, Varanasi · 12 Oct 2026
- Final Report (Four-Lane Road from Kachhar to Sandaha)
District Administration, Varanasi · 12 Oct 2026
- Evaluation Report (Widening of Kuru to Koilur Road)
District Administration, Varanasi · 12 Oct 2026
- Social Impact Assessment (Kuru to Koilar via Dhokalganj Sarawan, Bhadrakali Temple Road Widening Project)
District Administration, Varanasi · 8 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Varanasi
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
Open to residents of Uttar Pradesh
- UPPSC: Examination SAMIKSHA ADHIKARI/ SAHAYAK SAMIKSHA ADHIKARI A-4/E-1/2026
Apply by 6 Nov 2026
Source: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission · last checked 27 Oct 2026
All government job notices · Apply only on the official website. Never pay anyone for a government job.
Events in Varanasi → · All emergency numbers →
Essential services & places near Varanasi
- Banks, ATMs & post offices (939)
- Hospitals & clinics (406)
- Schools & anganwadis (63)
- Colleges & universities (109)
- Police & fire stations (12)
- Government offices (6)
- Temples (94)
- Churches (6)
- Mosques (7)
- Other places of worship (41)
- Transport (86)
- Agriculture services (10)
- Community places (83)
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People often ask about Varanasi district
Which state is Varanasi district in?
Varanasi district is in Uttar Pradesh.
How many tehsils and villages are there in Varanasi district?
Varanasi district has 3 tehsils and 1,456 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the rural population of Varanasi district?
The villages of Varanasi district had a combined population of 20,79,790 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the LGD code of Varanasi district?
The Local Government Directory code of Varanasi district is 187.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.