Varanasi division, Administrative division in Uttar Pradesh, India
Varanasi division is an administrative region in eastern Uttar Pradesh comprising four districts: Varanasi, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, and Chandauli. The Ganges River runs through the area, serving as a defining geographical feature for the communities here.
The territory came under British administration in 1775 and was organized as Benares Division with four districts under colonial rule. This governance structure shaped the region for over two centuries.
The region is a center of Hindu spirituality with temples and sacred sites dotting the banks of the Ganges, where pilgrims and residents gather for prayer and ritual. Religious practice shapes daily life here through temple visits, riverside observances, and seasonal celebrations.
The region is well-connected by trains and buses from major cities in northern India. Accommodations and services are available throughout the district towns, particularly in Varanasi where options are most abundant.
The area is home to around 1,360 villages where residents primarily speak Hindi and Bhojpuri languages. These languages shape local identity and are heard throughout daily life in communities.
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