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Where is Varanasi located? Varanasi is located in the middle Ganga valley of North India, in the Eastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Check Varanasi city facts, area, population, places to visit in Bhilai, Bhilai pin code, std code, and information about highways and nearest airport.

Varanasi is located in the middle Ganga valley of North India, in the Eastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi lies between 25°19′08″ North latitudes and 83°00′46° East longitudes. The city covers an area of about 82 km2 with a population of 1212610 people.
| Info | Datails |
|---|---|
| City Name | Varanasi |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Varanasi |
| Coordinates | 25°19′08″N 83°00′46″E |
| Area | 82 km2 |
| Elevation | 80.71 m |
| Population | 1,212,610 |
| Time Zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Language | Hindi |
| Pincode(s) | 221001 |
| STD Code | 542 |
| Nearest Airport | Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport |
| National Highway | Highway NH19,NH233,NH35,NH31,NH7 |
| Website | www.varanasi.nic.in |
The top attractions to visit in Varanasi are: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat - Manikarnika, Shri Durga Temple, Tulsi Ghat, Gangaa Aarti, Scindia Ghat