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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==
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==Languages==
==Languages==
{{pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Languages in Varanasi District<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref>
|value1 = 76.19
|label1 = Hindi
|color1 = darkorange
|value2 = 19.68
|label2 = Bhojpuri
|color2 = Yellow
|value3 = 3.24
|label3 = Urdu
|color3 = Green
|label4 = Others
|color4 = grey
|value4 = 0.89
}}
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>
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>


*[[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] is the native language of Varanasi.  
*[[Bhojpuri language|Hindi/Bhojpuri]] is the native language of Varanasi.  
*[[Sanskrit language|Sanskrit]] is the oldest language here. It is also taught in [[Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya|banaras]].
*[[Sanskrit language|Sanskrit]] is the oldest language here. It is also taught in [[Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya|banaras]].


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===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)<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}}</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>
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*[[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>
{{Cleanup list|section|date=May 2021}}
{{Cleanup list|section|date=May 2021}}
*[[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>
*[[Kashi Institute of Technology]] (KIT)
*[[National Seed Research and Training Centre]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nsrtc.nic.in/|title=NATIONAL SEED RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE VARANASI}}</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>
*[[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>
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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

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

Religions in Varanasi District[4]
Religion Percent
Hindus
 
 84.52%
Muslims
 
 14.88%

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]

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:[5]

Languages

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.[7]

Education

Colleges/Institutes

Universities

References

  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. ↑ "Varanasi District Population, Caste, Religion Data (Uttar Pradesh) - Census 2011". censusindia.co.in. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  5. ↑ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
  6. ↑ 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue
  7. ↑ 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue
  8. ↑ "Indian Institute of Technology(BHU)". www.iitbhu.ac.in. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  9. ↑ "IRRI South Asia Regional Centre".
  10. ↑ "Designer Pool".
  11. ↑ "Varanasi Centre".
  12. ↑ "Sunbeam".
  13. ↑ "Institutions".
  14. ↑ "NATIONAL SEED RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE VARANASI".
  15. ↑ "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.
  16. ↑ http://www.bhu.ac.in/

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