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==Divisions==
==Divisions==
The district is made up of four [[tehsil]]s: [[Varanasi Tehsil|Varanasi]], [[Pindra]], [[Ramnagr]], and [[Rajatalab]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Rajatalab tehsil inaugurated|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Rajatalab-tehsil-inaugurated/articleshow/28269130.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=23 July 2017}}</ref> and eight [[Vidhan Sabha]] (Legislative Assembly) constituencies: [[Pindra]], [[Shivpur (Assembly constituency)|Shivpur]], [[Rohaniya (Assembly constituency)|Rohaniya]], [[Varanasi North (Assembly constituency)|Varanasi North]], [[Varanasi South (Assembly constituency)|Varanasi South]], [[Varanasi Cantt. (Assembly constituency)|Varanasi Cantt.]], [[Sevapuri (Assembly constituency)|Sevapuri]], and [[Ajagara (Assembly constituency)|Ajagara]].
The district is made up of four [[tehsil]]s: [[Varanasi Tehsil|Varanasi]], [[Pindra]], Ramnagr, and Rajatalab,<ref>{{cite web|title=Rajatalab tehsil inaugurated|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Rajatalab-tehsil-inaugurated/articleshow/28269130.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=23 July 2017}}</ref> and eight [[Vidhan Sabha]] (Legislative Assembly) constituencies: [[Pindra]], [[Shivpur Assembly constituency|Shivpur]], [[Rohaniya Assembly constituency|Rohaniya]], [[Varanasi North Assembly constituency|Varanasi North]], [[Varanasi South Assembly constituency|Varanasi South]], [[Varanasi Cantt. Assembly constituency|Varanasi Cantt.]], [[Sevapuri Assembly constituency|Sevapuri]], and [[Ajagara Assembly constituency|Ajagara]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{historical populations|1=1853|2=420822|3=1865|4=453414|5=1872|6=502185|7=1881|8=554690|9=1891|10=628380|11=1901|12=6,81,858|13=1911|14=6,85,391|15=1921|16=6,96,188|17=1931|18=7,45,318|19=1941|20=8,84,210|21=1951|22=10,47,522|23=1961|24=12,41,210|25=1971|26=15,14,420|27=1981|28=19,19,746|29=1991|30=25,08,110|31=2001|32=31,38,671|33=2011|34=36,76,841|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=middle}}
According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Varanasi district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 3,676,841,<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=225458 | title = Official Census | access-date = 2014-03-10 }}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 75th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 2399 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was 17.32%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Varanasi has a [[sex ratio]] of 909 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 77.05%.<ref name=districtcensus/>
{{bar box
{{bar box
|title=Religions in Varanasi District<ref>{{cite web |title=Varanasi District Population, Caste, Religion Data (Uttar Pradesh) - Census 2011 |url=https://www.censusindia.co.in/district/varanasi-district-uttar-pradesh-197 |publisher=censusindia.co.in |access-date=9 April 2019}}</ref>
|title=Religions in Varanasi District<ref>{{cite web |title=Varanasi District Population, Caste, Religion Data (Uttar Pradesh) - Census 2011 |url=https://www.censusindia.co.in/district/varanasi-district-uttar-pradesh-197 |publisher=censusindia.co.in |access-date=9 April 2019}}</ref>
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{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|orange|84.52}}
{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|orange|84.52}}
{{bar percent|[[Muslims]]|green|14.88}}
{{bar percent|[[Muslims]]|green|14.88}}
{{bar percent|Others|black|0.60}}
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According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Varanasi district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 3,676,841,<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=225458 | title = Official Census | access-date = 2014-03-10 }}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 75th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 2399 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was 17.32%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Varanasi has a [[sex ratio]] of 909 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 77.05%.<ref name=districtcensus/>{{historical populations|1=1853|2=420822|3=1865|4=453414|5=1872|6=502185|7=1881|8=554690|9=1891|10=628380|11=1901|12=6,81,858|13=1911|14=6,85,391|15=1921|16=6,96,188|17=1931|18=7,45,318|19=1941|20=8,84,210|21=1951|22=10,47,522|23=1961|24=12,41,210|25=1971|26=15,14,420|27=1981|28=19,19,746|29=1991|30=25,08,110|31=2001|32=31,38,671|33=2011|34=36,76,841|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=middle}}
===Languages===
 
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==Languages==
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At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], 76.19% of the population in the district spoke [[Hindi]], 19.68% [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]], and 3.24% [[Urdu]] as their first language.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref>
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|value1 = 76.19
|label1 = Hindi
|color1 = Orange
|value2 = 19.68
|label2 = Bhojpuri
|color2 = Yellow
|value3 = 3.24
|label3 = Urdu
|color3 = Green
|label4 = Others
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|value4 = 0.89
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At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], 76.19% of the population in the district spoke [[Hindi]], 19.68% [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]], and 3.24% [[Urdu]] as their first language.<ref name="censusindia.gov.in">[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref>


*[[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] is the native language of Varanasi.  
*[[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] is the native language of Varanasi.  
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==Education==
==Education==
===Colleges/Institutes===
===Colleges/Institutes===
*[[Indian Institute of Technology]] (BHU)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Institute of Technology(BHU)|url=https://www.iitbhu.ac.in/|access-date=2021-05-13|website=www.iitbhu.ac.in}}</ref>
*[[Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi|Indian Institute of Technology (BHU)]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Institute of Technology(BHU)|url=https://www.iitbhu.ac.in/|access-date=2021-05-13|website=www.iitbhu.ac.in}}</ref>
*Kashi Institute of Technology (KIT)
*[[International Rice Research Institute]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.irri.org/irri-south-asia-regional-centre|title=IRRI South Asia Regional Centre|date=21 January 2019}}</ref>
*[[International Rice Research Institute]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.irri.org/irri-south-asia-regional-centre|title=IRRI South Asia Regional Centre}}</ref>
*[[National Institute of Fashion Technology|National Institute of Fashion Technology (Rae Bareli Extension)]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nift.ac.in/designer-pool|title=Designer Pool}}</ref>
*[[National Institute of Fashion Technology|National Institute of Fashion Technology (Rae Bareli Extension)]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nift.ac.in/designer-pool|title=Designer Pool}}</ref>
*[[National School of Drama]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://varanasi.nsd.gov.in/|title=Varanasi Centre}}</ref>
*[[National School of Drama]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://varanasi.nsd.gov.in/|title=Varanasi Centre}}</ref>
*[[Sunbeam College for Women]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sunbeamcollege.com/home|title=Sunbeam}}</ref>
*[[Sunbeam College for Women]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sunbeamcollege.com/home|title=Sunbeam}}</ref>
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*[[Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University|Institute of Medical Sciences - BHU]]
*[[Indian Institute of Vegetable Research]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://icar.org.in/ICAR-Institutes|title=Institutions}}</ref>
*Indian Institute of Vegetable Research<ref>{{cite web|url=https://icar.org.in/ICAR-Institutes|title=Institutions}}</ref>
*[[National Seed Research and Training Centre]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nsrtc.nic.in/|title=NATIONAL SEED RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE VARANASI}}</ref>
*Kashi Institute of Technology (KIT)
*[[Uday Pratap College]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Udai Pratap Autonomous College: Accredited B Grade by NAAC :: Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, VarnasiA College With Potential for Excellence, DST-FIST & DBT-STAR College|url=http://www.upcollege.org/|access-date=2021-05-13|website=www.upcollege.org}}</ref>
*National Seed Research and Training Centre<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nsrtc.nic.in/|title=NATIONAL SEED RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE VARANASI}}</ref>
*Uday Pratap College<ref>{{Cite web|title=Udai Pratap Autonomous College: Accredited B Grade by NAAC :: Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, VarnasiA College With Potential for Excellence, DST-FIST & DBT-STAR College|url=http://www.upcollege.org/|access-date=2021-05-13|website=www.upcollege.org}}</ref>


===Universities===
===Universities===
*[[Banaras Hindu University]]<ref>http://www.bhu.ac.in/</ref>
*[[Banaras Hindu University]]<ref>http://www.bhu.ac.in/</ref>
*[[Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies]]
*[[Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies]]
*[[Jamia Salafia, Varanasi]]
*[[Jamia Salafia, Varanasi|Jamia Salafia, Varanasi (The Salafi University Of India)]]
*[[Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith]]
*[[Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith]]
*[[Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya]]
*[[Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya]]
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Not to be confused with Varanasi division, Varanasi Tehsil, or Varanasi.
Varanasi district
District of Uttar Pradesh
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Munshi Ghat, Varanasi
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Location of Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh
Coordinates: 25°20′N 83°00′E / 25.333°N 83.000°E / 25.333; 83.000
CountryIndia
StateUttar Pradesh
DivisionVaranasi
HeadquartersVaranasi
Government
 • Lok Sabha constituenciesVaranasi
Area
 • Total1,535 km2 (593 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total3,676,841[1]
 • Estimate 
(2021)
4,110,000
 • Urban
1,597,051 (43.4%)[2]
 • Rural
2,079,790 (56.6%)[2]
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Websitehttp://varanasi.nic.in/

Varanasi is a district in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, with Varanasi city as the district headquarters. It is also called Kashi. According to Hindu and Buddhist mythologies, it is one of the sacred places of pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists. It is believed that Lord Shiva along with Parvathi as Vishwanatha and Vishalaakshi reside there to bless devotees. It is surrounded by Mirzapur district, Jaunpur district, Ghazipur district, Chandauli district, and Bhadohi district. The Ganga (Ganges) river flows through the district. It is considered by Hindus to be a sacred and pure river, having the ability to wash away sins when people take a dip in it. Part of the Varanasi division, the district occupies an area of 1,535 square kilometres (593 sq mi) and as of the 2011 Census of India, it had a population of 3,676,841.

Divisions[edit | edit source]

The district is made up of four tehsils: Varanasi, Pindra, Ramnagr, and Rajatalab,[3] and eight Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies: Pindra, Shivpur, Rohaniya, Varanasi North, Varanasi South, Varanasi Cantt., Sevapuri, and Ajagara.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1853420,822—    
1865453,414+0.62%
1872502,185+1.47%
1881554,690+1.11%
1891628,380+1.26%
1901681,858+0.82%
1911685,391+0.05%
1921696,188+0.16%
1931745,318+0.68%
1941884,210+1.72%
19511,047,522+1.71%
19611,241,210+1.71%
19711,514,420+2.01%
19811,919,746+2.40%
19912,508,110+2.71%
20013,138,671+2.27%
20113,676,841+1.60%
source:[4]

According to the 2011 census, Varanasi district has a population of 3,676,841,[1] This gives it a ranking of 75th in India (out of a total of 640).[1] The district has a population density of 2,399 inhabitants per square kilometre (6,210/sq mi).[1] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 17.32%.[1] Varanasi has a sex ratio of 909 females for every 1000 males,[1] and a literacy rate of 77.05%.[1]

Religions in Varanasi District[5]
Religion Percent
Hindus
 
 84.52%
Muslims
 
 14.88%
Others
 
 0.60%

Languages[edit | edit source]

Languages in Varanasi District[6]

  Hindi (76.19%)
  Bhojpuri (19.68%)
  Urdu (3.24%)
  Others (0.89%)

At the time of the 2011 Census of India, 76.19% of the population in the district spoke Hindi, 19.68% Bhojpuri, and 3.24% Urdu as their first language.[6]

Education[edit | edit source]

Colleges/Institutes[edit | edit source]

Universities[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Official Census". Retrieved 10 March 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Demography"./
  3. ↑ "Rajatalab tehsil inaugurated". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  4. ↑ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
  5. ↑ "Varanasi District Population, Caste, Religion Data (Uttar Pradesh) - Census 2011". censusindia.co.in. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue
  7. ↑ "Indian Institute of Technology(BHU)". www.iitbhu.ac.in. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  8. ↑ "IRRI South Asia Regional Centre". 21 January 2019.
  9. ↑ "Designer Pool".
  10. ↑ "Varanasi Centre".
  11. ↑ "Sunbeam".
  12. ↑ "Institutions".
  13. ↑ "NATIONAL SEED RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE VARANASI".
  14. ↑ "Udai Pratap Autonomous College: Accredited B Grade by NAAC :: Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, VarnasiA College With Potential for Excellence, DST-FIST & DBT-STAR College". www.upcollege.org. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  15. ↑ http://www.bhu.ac.in/

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