Varanasi

Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Banaras, is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and among the most sacred destinations in Hinduism. Situated on the banks of the Ganga River, the district is globally renowned for spirituality, culture, education, music, silk weaving, and religious tourism. It attracts millions of pilgrims and visitors annually from India and around the world.

## Population Approximately 3.70 million

## Area 1,535 km²

## Tehsils Varanasi, Pindra, Rajatalab

## Major Cities & Towns Varanasi, Ramnagar, Pindra

## Languages Hindi, Bhojpuri, Urdu

## Education Home to prestigious institutions including Banaras Hindu University, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, and numerous research centers and colleges.

## Tourism Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Sarnath, Assi Ghat, Ramnagar Fort, Ganga Aarti

## Famous Food Banarasi Paan, Kachori-Sabzi, Tamatar Chaat, Malaiyyo, Rabri, Lassi