Categories in Varanasi
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Varanasi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 15,232 | 29 years |
| Shopping other | 8,820 | — |
| Clothing stores | 7,772 | 9 years |
| Education | 6,093 | 29 years |
| Electronics stores | 5,964 | 13 years |
| Restaurants | 4,703 | — |
| Hindu temple | 4,687 | — |
| Hardware store | 4,153 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 3,446 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 3,231 | — |
| Corporate management | 2,913 | 17 years |
Varanasi Facts
| Area | 77.9 km² |
| Population | 1,880,597 |
| Male Population | 988,925 (52.6%) |
| Female Population | 891,672 (47.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +62.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.4% |
| Median Age | 22.8 years (Male: 22.4, Female: 23.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,986 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 542 |
| Neighborhoods | Sigra, Shivpur, Pandeypur, Sarnath, Mahmoorganj |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 25.31668, 83.01041 |
| Pin Codes | 221001, 221002, 221003, 221004, 221005, More |
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Varanasi Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,159,421 | 1,539,879 | 1,615,253 | 1,786,792 | 1,880,597 | 1,906,987 | 1,963,963 |
| Population Density | 14,876.3 / km² | 19,757.9 / km² | 20,725 / km² | 22,926 / km² | 24,129.6 / km² | 24,468.2 / km² | 25,199.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVaranasi Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 16.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | +62.2% | +22.1% | +16.4% |
| Uttar Pradesh | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Varanasi Median Age
Median Age: 22.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 22.8 yrs | 23.3 yrs | 22.4 yrs |
| Uttar Pradesh | 21.4 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 21 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Varanasi Population Density
Population Density: 24,130 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 1.9 million | 77.9 km² | 24,130 / km² |
| Uttar Pradesh | 217.8 million | 240,777.3 km² | 905 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Varanasi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Varanasi
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Varanasi
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Varanasi
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Varanasi
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Varanasi
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Varanasi Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,579 | $1,628 | $2,016 | $2,307 | $2,864 | $3,424 | $3,839 | $3,986 |
| Total GDP | $2B | $2.3B | $3.1B | $3.9B | $5B | $6.3B | $7.2B | $7.6B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Varanasi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 2,670,121 tn | 1.42 tn | 34,259.8 tons/km² |
| Uttar Pradesh | 259,048,938 tn | 1.19 tn | 1,075.9 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Varanasi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,670,121 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 34,259.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Varanasi
Varanasi (From Varuna Ghat to Assi Ghat, hence the name Varanasi) (Hindustani pronunciation: [ʋaːˈraːɳəsi]), also known as Benares, Banaras (Banāras [bəˈnaːrəs]), or Kashi (Kāśī [ˈkaːʃi]), is a North Indian city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pr..
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