★ Tehsil of Varanasi district ★

Varanasi Sadar

District · Varanasi

Rural population (2011) · 8,70,058

Pincode · 221xxx

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Tehsil at a glance

DistrictVaranasi

StateUttar Pradesh

Revenue villages587

Gram panchayats252

Rural households (2011)1,30,775

Pincodes221001, 221002, 221003, 221004, 221005, 221006 …

LGD code996

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587

Villages

252

Gram panchayats

1,30,775

Rural households (2011)

8,70,058

Rural population (2011)

73.4%

Literacy (433 villages)

911

Sex ratio

Pincodes

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Largest villages in Varanasi Sadar

Census 2011 population

Postal index

Pincodes in Varanasi Sadar tehsil

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About the tehsil

Varanasi Sadar tehsil

Varanasi Sadar is a tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, with 587 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory and a rural population of 8,70,058 (Census 2011, sum of villages).

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Rural population 8,70,058 (2011)
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Villages of Varanasi Sadar

1 of 587 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.

Map of villages in Varanasi Sadar

Census 2011 · tehsil aggregates · 433 villages

Varanasi Sadar tehsil 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: 8,70,058 Census 2011
Male population: 4,55,258 Census 2011
Female population: 4,14,800 Census 2011
Households: 1,30,775 Census 2011
Villages counted: 433 Census 2011

Derived from the Census counts

Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.

Sex ratio: 911 females per 1,000 males
Household size: 6.7 persons per household
Literacy rate: 73.4% literates ÷ population aged 7+

Elections

Constituencies covering Varanasi Sadar

Based on the 247 of 587 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.

Lok Sabha

Chandauli · 247 villages

Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)

Ajagara · 247 villages

Mandi prices near Varanasi Sadar

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

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 Sadar's shops.

News near Varanasi Sadar

Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.

From Varanasi district

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 Study and Social Impact Management Plan
District Administration, Varanasi · 12 Oct 2026
Forms 20(a) and 20(b) (Lalpur Housing Scheme)
District Administration, Varanasi · 8 Oct 2026

All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.

Government jobs near Varanasi Sadar

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 28 Oct 2026

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Quick answers

People often ask about Varanasi Sadar tehsil

Which district is Varanasi Sadar tehsil in?

Varanasi Sadar is a tehsil of Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh.

How many villages are there in Varanasi Sadar tehsil?

587 revenue villages are listed under Varanasi Sadar tehsil in the Local Government Directory (LGD).

What is the population of Varanasi Sadar tehsil?

The villages of Varanasi Sadar tehsil had a combined population of 8,70,058 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).

What is the pincode of Varanasi Sadar tehsil?

Villages in Varanasi Sadar tehsil use 30 pincodes: 221001, 221002, 221003, 221004, 221005, 221006, 221007, 221008, 221010, 221011, 221101, 221103 and others.

What is the LGD code of Varanasi Sadar tehsil?

The Local Government Directory code of Varanasi Sadar tehsil is 996.

Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.

Varanasi Sadar

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Pincodes in Varanasi Sadar tehsil

Varanasi Sadar tehsil

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All 587 villages of Varanasi Sadar

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Adampur

Ahirauli

Ahmadpur

Ailee

Aitha

Ajagara

Ajav

Ajawan

Ajor Patti

Akhari

Akhileshpur

Alaipur

Alamnagar

Alauddinpur

Allopur

Amar Patti

Amara Khaira Chak (CT)

Amarpur

Amauli

Amaulia

Amwa

Anantpur

Anaula

Anouli

Araji Newada

Arajiline

Arazi Chandrawati

Asapur (CT)

Ateshua

Aura

Awadhipur

Awara

Ayar

Azgara Khas

Babatpur

Babhanpura

Bachhawn

Badagaon Second Nza

Badavapur

Bagmalti

Bahadurpur

Bahalolpur

Baharampur

Bahuawn

Bajaradiha

Bakaini

Bakhariya

Baksara

Balipur

Balkishunpur

Ballabhpur

Ballampur

Balua

Bandhar Khurd

Baniyapur

Bankat

Bankat (Alauddinpur)

Bantari

Banwaripur

Baragaon I

Baragaw Third

Barai

Baraipur

Bariyasanpur

Barsara

Barthara

Barthara Khurd

Bartharakala

Bartharra Gangwar

Barthauli

Barzi