The ancient city of Varanasi, lying on the right bank of Gomati River, is the administrative center of Varanasi district in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Varanasi, also known as Benares or Banaras, is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh .
As per 2001 census, Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency has a population of 1,371,749. The ratio of female to male is 879:1000. INC candidate, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Mishra, won the Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency seat in the last elections (2004).
Varanasi is a place of religious importance. Famous for its tradition of Indian classical music, it is an important seat of art and culture. The city is also world-renowned for its temples.
