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Shravasti district, Administrative district in Uttar Pradesh, India

Shravasti district spans 1,640 square kilometers in northern Uttar Pradesh, bordering Nepal with Bhinga town serving as its administrative center.

The district contains remnants of ancient Buddhist monasteries where Gautama Buddha spent 24 rain retreats teaching his disciples during the 5th century BCE.

The population of 1.1 million includes a majority of Hindi speakers practicing Hinduism, with substantial Muslim communities and traditional Awadhi dialect usage.

The district headquarters in Bhinga connects to Lucknow through regular transportation services, with multiple guest houses accommodating religious visitors.

Archaeological excavations at Sahet-Mahet have revealed numerous ancient artifacts and inscriptions, now displayed in museums across Mathura and Lucknow.

Location: Devipatan division

Capital city: Bhinga

Website: http://Shravasti.nic.in/

Shares border with: Bahraich district, Gonda district

Website: http://Shravasti.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 27.70196,81.93484

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:13

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