Dafi
Dafi is a revenue village in Varanasi Sadar tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It had a population of 5,672 in 907 households (Census 2011).
5,672 souls. 907 homes.
Varanasi Sadar tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh.
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Dafi today
- Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal)₹7,950Varanasi APMC · 21 Oct 2026
- Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal)₹10,266Varanasi APMC · 21 Oct 2026
- Groundnut₹10,384Varanasi APMC · 21 Oct 2026
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Dafi is a village in Varanasi Sadar tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. At the 2011 Census it had 5,672 people in 907 households, with a literacy rate of 83.7%. It is administered by the Dafi gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 221011.
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Gram panchayat
Dafi is in the Dafi gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Dafi compares
By population, Dafi ranks #17 of 433 inhabited villages in Varanasi Sadar tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Dafi had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Dafi at a glance
Dafi is a village of 5,672 people in 907 households (Census 2011) in Varanasi Sadar tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, the 17th of 433 inhabited villages in Varanasi Sadar tehsil by population. Literacy is 83.7%, 10.3 points above the tehsil figure of 73.4%, and the sex ratio is 898 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 221011, served by Dafi post office; the LGD village code is 209542.
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Key facts — Dafi
Villages sharing pincode 221011
Post office: Dafi
Other villages in Varanasi Sadar tehsil
View all 587 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 5,672Census 2011
- Male / female
- 2,989 / 2,683
- Households
- 907
- People per home
- 6.3
- Literacy rate
- 83.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Dafi on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Dafi. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Dafi · 25.2787° N, 83.0056° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
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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
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Government jobs near Dafi
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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Essential services & places near Dafi
Dafi isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Varanasi Sadar tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices939 in Varanasi district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics406 in Varanasi district
Primary / community health centre
Tisaura
Schools & anganwadis63 in Varanasi district
Colleges & universities109 in Varanasi district
Police & fire stations12 in Varanasi district
Government offices6 in Varanasi district
Temples94 in Varanasi district
Churches6 in Varanasi district
Mosques7 in Varanasi district
Other places of worship41 in Varanasi district
Transport86 in Varanasi district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
Agriculture services10 in Varanasi district
Community places83 in Varanasi district
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People often ask about Dafi
Where is Dafi located?
Dafi is a village in Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Which district is Dafi in?
Dafi is in Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh.
Which gram panchayat does Dafi belong to?
Dafi comes under the Dafi gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dafi?
The pincode of Dafi, Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi is 221011.
What is the population of Dafi?
As per the 2011 Census, Dafi had a population of 5,672 (2,989 males and 2,683 females).
How many households are there in Dafi?
Dafi had 907 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Dafi?
The literacy rate of Dafi was 83.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Dafi?
Dafi had 898 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dafi in?
Dafi is in the Chandauli Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Dafi?
Birendra Singh (Samajwadi Party) won the Chandauli Lok Sabha seat, which includes Dafi, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Dafi in?
Dafi is in the Ajagara assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Dafi?
Tribhuwan Ram (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Ajagara assembly seat, which includes Dafi, in 2022.
What is the LGD code of Dafi?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dafi is 209542 and its Census 2011 village code is 209542.
Which villages are near Dafi?
Villages near Dafi include Milkipur (about 4.5 km), Rasul Ganj (about 5 km), Achitpur (about 6 km), Hakanipur Kalan (about 7.5 km), Bishesharpur Mafi (about 8 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Dafi?
- Hospital
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 37.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →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 |
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 Dafi's shops.
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
All villages near Dafi →Compare Dafi with… →All villages in Varanasi Sadar →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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