GhazipurCity.com — Official Information Portal of Ghazipur District, Uttar Pradesh

📜 About

District Overview

One of the most historically rich districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh

History of Ghazipur

Ghazipur is one of the most historically significant districts of Uttar Pradesh. Archaeological evidence traces human settlement here to ancient times, and it finds mention as part of the Kingdom of Kashi in Vedic texts. The Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang (630–644 AD) visited and documented this region.

During the medieval period, the region fell under various rulers — the Gupta Empire (325–535 AD), Harsha's kingdom, the Delhi Sultanate, and later the Nawabs of Awadh. The town derives its name from local chieftains of the period.

The British East India Company took control following the Battle of Buxar (1764). Lord Cornwallis, Governor-General of India, died here in 1805 — and is buried in Ghazipur, making it the only place in India's interior where a major British ruler was interred. The district was officially constituted in 1820.

The same year, the British established the Government Opium and Alkaloid Factory — now the world's largest legal opium processing facility, exporting medicinal alkaloids globally under the Government of India.

India's first Scientific Society was established by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in 1862 at Ghazipur, promoting modern western science and technology.

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DivisionVaranasi Division

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FoundedConstituted 1820

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Area3,377 km²

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Coordinates25.58°N, 83.58°E

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Vehicle Reg.UP-61

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PIN Code233001 (HQ)

          🌟 Ghazipur at a Glance
          🏛️ Lord Cornwallis Tomb — protected ASI monument
🌹 World-famous Gulab Jal (Rose Water) production
⚗️ World's largest legal opium factory (est. 1820)
🕌 Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's first Scientific Society (1862)
🌊 On the sacred banks of the river Ganga
🗣️ Primary language: Bhojpuri (66.2% speakers)
🎓 Affiliated to VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur
✈️ Nearest airport: Varanasi (~80 km)
🚂 Station: Ghazipur City (GZGI) — 151 trains
🏥 Maharshi Vishwamitra Autonomous Medical College

        

🗺️ Geography & Climate

Ghazipur lies in the fertile Gangetic plain of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Bordered by Varanasi to the west, Chandauli to the south-west, Ballia to the east, and Buxar (Bihar) across the Ganga to the north-east.

Rivers: Ganga (northern boundary), Karamnasa (eastern border with Bihar), Gomti, Ghaghara, Bernas, Gaangi, Tons — all nourishing the rich alluvial soil.

Climate: Sub-tropical. Summers (Apr–Jun) are hot (40–45°C). Monsoon (Jul–Sep) brings 900–1,100 mm of rainfall. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cool (5–15°C) with occasional dense fog.

#	Tehsil	Sub-Division Type	Key Towns/Villages	Location
1	Ghazipur (Sadar)	District HQ	Ghazipur City, Nandganj	Central
2	Saidpur	Tehsil	Saidpur, Bhitari, Aunrihar	West
3	Zamania	Tehsil	Zamania, Dildarnagar	South
4	Muhammadabad	Tehsil	Muhammadabad, Virpur	East
5	Kasimabad	Tehsil	Kasimabad, Gauspur	North-East
6	Jakhania	Tehsil	Jakhania, Bahadurganj	North
7	Jangipur (Seorai)	Tehsil	Jangipur, Mardah	East

💼 Industry

Economy & Industries

Agriculture, world-renowned Gulab Jal, and the historic Government Opium Factory

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Heritage Industry

Government Opium & Alkaloid Works (GOAW)

Established in 1820 by the British East India Company — the world's largest legal opium factory, spread over 45 acres on the Ganga riverbank, ~80 km from Varanasi. It processed only raw opium extracts until 1943, when alkaloid production began during World War II to supply military medical needs. Today it produces morphine, codeine, and thebaine for global pharmaceutical use under the Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India. One of only two such factories in India (the other in Neemuch, MP).

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Famous Export

Gulab Jal — Rose Water & Attar

Ghazipur is internationally acclaimed for its Gulab Jal (Rose Water) — a unique, fragrant rose-scented spray distilled from locally grown roses using traditional deg-bhapka methods practiced for over 200 years. Exported to the Middle East and beyond, Ghazipur's rose water is considered the finest in the world. Also produced: Attar (otto of roses), rose oil, kewra products.

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Main Economy

Agriculture

Over 90% of Ghazipur's population depends on agriculture. Major crops: Wheat (Rabi), Rice/Paddy (Kharif), Maize, Arhar/Toor Dal, Mustard, Sugarcane, Vegetables (potato, onion, tomato), Barley. The district is also known for Black Rice cultivation — a specialty crop gaining national recognition. Per capita income: ₹51,005 (2023–24).

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River Economy

Fisheries & Ganga Fishermen

The Ganga river provides abundant fish — Hilsa (Ilish), Rohu, Catla, Singhara are key species. Fishing is a major livelihood for Nishad and Mallah communities. Fish markets operate in Ghazipur city and along the river banks. The fisheries sector supplements the local economy significantly.

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Cottage Industry

Handloom & Cottage Industries

Traditional handloom weaving, zari (gold thread embroidery), pottery, and bamboo crafts form the cottage industry base. These provide supplementary income to rural households and represent the district's rich artisan heritage.

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Commerce

Trade & Commerce

Ghazipur city serves as a major commercial center for eastern UP. Agricultural produce markets (Mandis), grain markets, and wholesale vegetable mandis are active. The city hosts weekly markets (haats) across all tehsil towns, boosting local trade and rural livelihoods.

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Japanese FDI · New Industry

Power Crops Jaggery Plant

Power Crops Food and Agri Pvt. Ltd. — a jaggery manufacturing plant backed by Japanese investment (Nippon Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.) operating in Gosandepur village, Karanda block, Ghazipur. Capacity: 50 MT/day. Products: "Power27 Super Jaggery" powder, cubes and health snacks. Direct employment: 200+; indirect: 2,000+. Significant foreign investment in the district's agro-processing sector.

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Cold Chain

Cold Storage Industry

Ghazipur is a major producer of green chillies, okra, bitter gourd and fresh vegetables in eastern UP's cold chain network. Key units: Purwanchal Cold Storage & Ice Industries, Swatantra Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd., Alawlpur Cold Storage & Ice Industries, Kamta Prasad Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd. These facilities reduce post-harvest losses and support vegetable farmers across the district.

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Geographical Indication (GI) Tag — Ghazipur Products

Recognised by the Government of India for unique regional identity

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Ghazipur Wall Hanging

Traditional handcrafted wall hangings from Ghazipur have received a GI Tag — recognising the district's unique textile artisanship. These intricate pieces use locally sourced materials and age-old weaving techniques, representing the Purvanchal craft heritage.

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Rose-based Products (Attar / Gulab Jal)

Ghazipur's rose cultivation and traditional deg-bhapka distillation process for Gulab Jal and Attar (otto of roses) is recognised as a unique regional tradition. Part of the broader Purvanchal GI product ecosystem alongside Banarasi Sarees, Zardozi and Mau Sarees.

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Purvanchal Region GI Products

The Kashi-Purvanchal belt (which includes Ghazipur) has 18 GI-tagged products: Banaras Brocade & Sarees, Bhadohi Carpets, Mirzapur Carpets, Banaras Metal Reposi Craft, Varanasi Zardozi, Banaras Wood Carving, Mau Saree, Chunar Sandstone, Gorakhpur Terracotta, and others.

📍 Ghazipur — Distance from Nearby Cities

City / Destination	Distance (approx.)	Best Route	Travel Time
Varanasi	~80 km	NH-19 / Rail	2–2.5 hrs
Azamgarh	~60 km	State Highway	1.5–2 hrs
Ballia	~60 km	NH-19 / Rail	1.5–2 hrs
Mau	~70 km	State Highway	2 hrs
Jaunpur	~90 km	State Highway	2.5 hrs
Prayagraj (Allahabad)	~175 km	NH-19 via Varanasi	4–5 hrs
Gorakhpur	~170 km	NH-29	4–5 hrs
Patna (Bihar)	~150 km	NH-19 via Buxar	3–4 hrs
Lucknow	~330 km	NH-19 via Varanasi	7–8 hrs
Delhi	~750 km	NH-19 (GT Road)	12–14 hrs
Varanasi Airport (VNS)	~85 km	Road	2–2.5 hrs
DDU Junction (Mughalsarai)	~65 km	Rail / Road	1.5 hrs

🏛️ Tourism

Places of Interest

Heritage monuments, Ganga ghats, temples, mosques, and archaeological sites

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ASI Protected

Lord Cornwallis Tomb

The mausoleum of Lord Charles Cornwallis (Governor-General of India), who died in Ghazipur on October 5, 1805. An octagonal stone structure surrounded by a garden — one of the most unique colonial monuments in India's interior, maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Distance from city centre: ~2 km.

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Historic Fort

Ghazipur Fort (Qila)

The historic Ghazipur Fort overlooks the sacred Ganga river. Built during the medieval and British eras, it served as an administrative center. The fort offers panoramic views of the Ganga and is a significant heritage site in the city.

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Colonial Heritage

Carmichael Library

One of the oldest libraries in eastern Uttar Pradesh, built during the colonial era and named after a British official. Houses rare manuscripts, historical documents, and old books — a treasure trove for researchers and history enthusiasts in the heart of Ghazipur city.

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Religious Site

Ganga Ghats & Ghazipur Dham

The Ganga riverfront features several sacred ghats — Ramghat, Digha Ghat, Chitnath Ghat — where morning and evening aartis are performed daily. Thousands gather for ritual bathing during festivals. Boat rides on the Ganga offer magnificent views. A deeply spiritual experience.

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Temple

Mahabir Mandir (Hanuman Temple)

An ancient and highly revered Hanuman temple in Ghazipur city. Thousands of devotees visit every week, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The temple is a major religious center and focal point of the city's Hindu community.

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Archaeological

Bhitari (Gupta Era Site)

Located 32 km from Ghazipur near Saidpur, Bhitari is an archaeologically significant site with a red sandstone monolith inscribed from the Gupta Era. Excavated coins and seals document Gupta dynasty genealogy. Rich in ancient history — a must-visit for archaeology enthusiasts.

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Historic Town

Zamania

An ancient settlement on the high bank of the Ganga, 16 km south of Ghazipur, founded in 1560 by Ali Quli Khan. Notable for the Lathiya pillar — a circular polished sandstone monolith ~6m tall with a lion-adorned capital. Fort ruins and Ganga ghat add to its historic appeal.

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Archaeological

Aunrihar

An archaeological site 42 km west of Ghazipur on NH-29. The ground is strewn with fragments, carved stones, and sculptural pieces. Ancient mounds stretch from Saidpur to Aunrihar, indicating a once-thriving civilization. A significant site for UP's archaeological heritage.

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Historic Town

Saidpur

Historic town 30 km from Ghazipur on NH-29, featuring two Muslim dargahs — including tombs of Sheikh Samman (d. 1595) and Makhdoom Shah. The Saidpur Ghat on the Ganga offers scenic beauty. The town has archaeological significance with ruins of ancient settlements.

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Mughal Heritage

Chihal Satun (Hall of 40 Pillars)

A remarkable Mughal-era palace built by Nawab Abdullah Khan (d. 1744), the Mughal governor of Ghazipur. The complex features an impressive gateway, a tank-flanked garden, and the Nawab's tomb (Nawab-ki-Chahar-diwari). Now in evocative ruins within Ghazipur city — one of the district's most overlooked heritage gems.

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Spiritual · UP Tourism

Pavhari Baba Ashram, ChitNath Ghat

The underground hermitage of Pavhari Baba (1798–1898), the celebrated "air-eating saint." Swami Vivekananda visited here in January 1890 seeking initiation in Raja Yoga — a pivotal moment in his spiritual journey. The cave-ashram at ChitNath Ghat is included in UP Spiritual Tourism Circuit 2. The oldest ghat in Ghazipur.

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Archaeological

Gauspur Excavation Site

Located 14 km from Ghazipur, Gauspur holds vast quantities of ancient stone, old bricks and spectacular pieces of Hindu art — traces of a once-thriving ancient civilisation. Artefacts point to occupancy from the early medieval period. A significant but little-publicised site on UP's archaeological map.

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Sacred Ghats

Ganga Ghats of Ghazipur

A string of sacred ghats line the Ganga through Ghazipur city: Chitnath Ghat, Mahadeva Ghat, Dadri Ghat, Collector Ghat, Massol Ghat, Posta Ghat, Ramghat, Digha Ghat. Daily morning and evening aartis, ritual bathing during festivals, and serene Ganga boat rides make the ghats the spiritual heart of the city.

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Industrial Heritage

Government Opium & Alkaloid Works (GOAF)

Established 1820 by the British East India Company — the largest legal opium factory in the world. Spreads over 45 acres on the high Ganga bank. Alkaloid production added 1942 (WWII). Produces morphine, codeine, thebaine & dionine for the global pharmaceutical industry. Under Ministry of Finance, Govt of India. goaf.gov.in

📸 Gallery

Photo Gallery

Ganga River at Sunrise — Varanasi (near Ghazipur)

Lord Cornwallis Tomb, Ghazipur

Cornwallis Tomb — Historic Monument

Ghazipur City Panoramic View

Zamania Canal, Ghazipur District

Latiya Pillar — Bhitari (Gupta Era)

Evening Ganga Aarti — Dashashwamedh Ghat

Chhath Puja on the Ganga Bank

Chhath Puja — Arghya to Lord Surya

Hanuman Garhi Temple, Uttar Pradesh

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

Rose Cultivation — Ghazipur's Floral Economy

Agriculture — Eastern Uttar Pradesh Fields

Wheat Harvest — Ghazipur's Farm Economy

Ghazipur City Railway Station

Varanasi Junction — Major Rail Hub

Spice Market — Local Bazaar

Vegetable Mandi — Daily Bazaar

🎉 Culture

Festivals & Culture

Rich Bhojpuri traditions, sacred festivals, folk arts, and regional specialties

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Diwali

Festival of lights celebrated with grand decorations across Ghazipur city and villages

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Chhath Puja

Most sacred festival — devotees gather at Ganga ghats for the legendary Sun worship

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Holi

Celebrated with vibrant Bhojpuri folk songs (Chaita, Birha) and colored powder

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Navratri

Nine-day Durga worship at Durgadevi Mandir — large community gatherings

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Makar Sankranti

Holy dip in Ganga, Tilkut distribution, and massive annual mela at the ghats

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Eid

Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha celebrated warmly by Ghazipur's Muslim community

🍽️ Food Specialties

🌹 Gulab Jal — world-famous rose water
🍃 Ghazipur Paan — renowned betel leaf preparation
🔥 Litti-Chokha — Bhojpuri staple dish
🌾 Sattu dishes — traditional roasted gram flour
🍚 Khichdi — especially on Makar Sankranti
🍮 Rabri & Kheer — traditional milk sweets
🍬 Tilkut — sesame sweet (winter specialty)
🐟 Ganga Fish — Rohu, Hilsa, Catla

🎵 Folk Arts & Music

🎶 Birha — soul-stirring Bhojpuri folk song genre
🌸 Chaita — spring seasonal folk songs
🌧️ Kajri — monsoon romantic folk songs
🎭 Nautanki — traditional Bhojpuri folk theatre
💃 Bhojpuri Folk Dances
🥁 Dhol-Nagara — traditional percussion at festivals
📿 Ramleela — enacted during Navratri & Dussehra

🏺 Arts & Crafts

🌹 Attar / Perfume making (traditional deg-bhapka)
🪴 Pottery — terracotta earthenware
🧵 Handloom weaving — traditional fabrics
✨ Zari embroidery — gold thread work
🎋 Bamboo crafts — baskets, furniture

Languages: Bhojpuri (66.2%), Hindi (31%), Urdu (2.8%)

🎓 Education

Educational Institutes

Colleges, universities, schools, and technical institutes of Ghazipur district

🏫 Degree & Post-Graduate Colleges

#	Institution	Type	Courses	Affiliation
1	P.G. College Ghazipur	Government	BA, B.Sc., B.Com, MA, M.Sc., M.Com	VBSPU, Jaunpur
2	Government Girls' P.G. College, Mahuabag	Government (Women)	BA, MA, B.Sc.	VBSPU, Jaunpur
3	Kisan PG College, Ghazipur	Government	B.Sc. Agriculture, MA	VBSPU, Jaunpur
4	Shaheed Smarak Govt. Degree College, Mohammadabad	Government	BA, B.Sc., B.Com	VBSPU, Jaunpur
5	Swami Sahajanand Sarswati PG College, Peernagar	Private Aided	BA, B.Sc., MA	VBSPU, Jaunpur
6	Hindu P.G. College, Zamania	Private Aided	BA, MA, B.Com	VBSPU, Jaunpur
7	Government Degree College, Saidpur	Government	BA, B.Sc., B.Com	VBSPU, Jaunpur
8	Jangipur Degree College	Private	BA, B.Com	VBSPU, Jaunpur

Medical

Maharshi Vishwamitra Autonomous State Medical College

Full-fledged government medical college & hospital with 430 beds. Offers MBBS and other medical programs. 24×7 emergency services for all specialties. A major healthcare landmark for eastern UP.

Medical

State Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Rauza

Government homoeopathic medical college at Rauza, Ghazipur. Offers BHMS program. 24×7 emergency medical staff available.

Medical

S.G.M. Unani Medical College, Saheri

Offers BUMS (Unani Medicine) program. Part of traditional Indian medicine education infrastructure in Ghazipur district.

Technical

Government Polytechnic College, Ghazipur

Offers diploma programs in Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science and other technical disciplines. Under BTEUP (Board of Technical Education UP). Located on Mau Road — only government polytechnic in the district.

Technical

Industrial Training Institutes (ITI)

2 Government ITIs and 96+ Private ITIs across the district — ITI Ghazipur (Tulsipur Chhawani Line), ITI Saidpur, ITI Zamania — offering trades: electrician, fitter, welder, plumber, COPA and more. NCVT & SCVT recognized.

Teacher Training

DIET — District Institute of Education & Training

Located in Saidpur. Provides teacher education and training for primary and upper-primary school teachers across the district. Runs D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) program.

🔬 Technical & Management Institutes

AICTE · AKTU

TERI — Technical Education & Research Institute

AICTE-approved institute affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. Located at Ravindrapuri, Ghazipur-233001. Founded 1994. Courses: B.Tech, MBA, MCA, BCA, BBA (300 seats). Separate boys' hostel (200 seats) & girls' hostel (50 seats). Ph: 0548-2220045 · teri.ac.in

Private Polytechnic

Private Polytechnic Colleges

11 AICTE-approved polytechnics in the district. Notable: Achary Baldev Polytechnic (Kopa, Patarahi), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Polytechnic (Mardapur, Sadat), Satyadev Institute of Technology, Lutawan Institute of Technology & Management. Diploma in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical.

Coaching

Competitive Exam Coaching

40+ JEE/NEET coaching centres and institutes for SSC, Bank, Railways, Police, UPSC. Notable: Mahendra Educational Pvt. Ltd. (Mahuabagh — 15+ yrs), Rau Study Centre (IAS/PCS, UGC NET). Many institutes on Station Road and Civil Lines area.

Medical/Traditional

S.G.M. (Sham-e-Ghausia) Minority Unani College

Est. 1994 by Dr. Mohd. Azam Quadri at Saheri, Ghazipur. BUMS course (40 seats). CCIM-approved, affiliated CSJM Univ. Kanpur. 60-bed hospital, herbal garden with 300+ medicinal plants. PG Ayurvedic wing (sgmpgamc.org) also on campus. Ph: sgmumc.org

B.Ed. Colleges

Teacher Education (B.Ed.) Colleges

~77 B.Ed. colleges in Ghazipur district (75 private + 1 public-private). Most major degree colleges — P.G. College, SSPGC, Hindu PG College — also offer B.Ed. programs affiliated to VBSPU Jaunpur. Ghazipur is a significant teacher-education hub for eastern UP.

Law

Law Colleges (LLB)

Several LLB colleges affiliated to VBSPU Jaunpur operate in Ghazipur district. The District Court, Ghazipur is a busy judicial complex with Additional Sessions, Civil and Munsif courts, supported by an active Bar Association. A significant legal education and practice centre for Purvanchal.

🏫 Notable Schools

🏫 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ghazipur — residential central government school for talented rural students
🏫 Government Girls' Inter College, Ghazipur — major girls' school
🏫 St. Mary's Convent School — CBSE-affiliated private school in Ghazipur city
🏫 Hundreds of UP Board High Schools & Inter Colleges — managed by UP Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad across all blocks
🏫 Basic Shiksha Parishad Schools — primary & upper primary government schools in every village

University Affiliation: Most colleges affiliate to Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (VBSPU), Jaunpur. Technical colleges: AKTU, Lucknow.

🚂 Transport

Railway & Bus Services

Train schedules, bus routes and road connectivity from Ghazipur

🚉 Ghazipur City Railway Station

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Station CodeGZGI / GCT

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Railway ZoneNorth Eastern Railway

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DivisionVaranasi Division

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Platforms5

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Total Trains151 trains pass

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Originating14 trains originate

🚉 Other Stations in District

🔵 Zamania Railway Station — on Mughalsarai–Ghazipur line
🔵 Saidpur Bhitari Station
🔵 Dildarnagar Junction — important junction near district border
🔵 Aunrihar Junction — on NH-29 corridor

Nearest Major Junction: Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction (DDU/Mughalsarai) — ~60–70 km

Train No.	Train Name	Departs (GZGI)	Arrives (NDLS)	Days	Duration
22433	GCT–ANVT SF Express	Via schedule	New Delhi (NDLS)	Check IRCTC	~12–14 hrs
14611	GCT–Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Exp.	Weekly	Katra (SVDK)	Weekly	~20 hrs
19042	GCT–BDTS Express	Via schedule	Bandra Terminus	Check IRCTC	~28 hrs
⚠️ For exact timings, check indianrail.gov.in or call Railway Enquiry: 139

Train No.	Train Name	Approx. Dep.	Destination	Distance	Duration
Multiple	Varanasi–Ballia Intercity Express	Multiple daily	Varanasi (BSB)	~80 km	~1.5–2.5 hrs
Multiple	Local Passenger Trains	Multiple daily	Varanasi (BSB)	~80 km	~2–3 hrs
⚠️ Multiple daily trains to Varanasi — check indianrail.gov.in or call 139

Train No.	Train Name	Connection	Destination	Duration
19042	GCT–BDTS Express	Direct	Bandra Terminus (BDTS), Mumbai	~28 hrs
Via DDU	Mahanagari Express (change at DDU)	Via Mughalsarai	Mumbai LTT / CST	~30–32 hrs
⚠️ Check indianrail.gov.in for exact schedule

Train	Train Name	Route	Distance	Duration
Multiple	Ganga Damodar Express & others	Via Buxar	~150 km	~3–4 hrs
Multiple	Local Passenger Trains	Via Bihar border	~150 km	~4–5 hrs
⚠️ Check indianrail.gov.in for exact schedule

Train No.	Train Name	Route	Distance	Duration
22324	Kolkata–GCT Shabd Bhedi Express	Direct	~900 km	~12–14 hrs
Via DDU	Various express trains via Mughalsarai	Via Patna/DDU	~900+ km	~14–16 hrs
⚠️ Check indianrail.gov.in for exact schedule

Train	Route	Distance	Duration
Multiple express	Via Varanasi	~330 km	~6–8 hrs
⚠️ Check indianrail.gov.in for exact schedule

🚌 UPSRTC Bus Services from Ghazipur

Main Bus Stand: Ghazipur City Bus Station — operates UPSRTC and private buses to all major destinations

Sub-stations at: Saidpur Bus Stand | Zamania Bus Stand | Muhammadabad Bus Stand

Destination	Distance (approx.)	Travel Time	Fare (approx.)	Frequency
Varanasi	~80 km	2–2.5 hrs	₹80–120	Very Frequent (every 30 min)
Prayagraj (Allahabad)	~175 km	4–5 hrs	₹150–220	Regular (hourly)
Azamgarh	~60 km	1.5–2 hrs	₹60–90	Frequent
Ballia	~60 km	1.5–2 hrs	₹60–90	Frequent
Mau	~70 km	2 hrs	₹70–100	Regular
Jaunpur	~90 km	2.5 hrs	₹90–130	Regular
Gorakhpur	~170 km	4–5 hrs	₹140–200	Regular
Lucknow	~330 km	7–8 hrs	₹280–400	Daily (multiple)
Patna (Bihar)	~150 km	3–4 hrs	₹130–180	Regular
Delhi	~750 km	14–16 hrs	₹600–900	Daily (overnight)

🛣️ Roads & Highway Connectivity

National Highways:

🛣️ NH-19 — Grand Trunk Road (Delhi–Kolkata) passes near district
🛣️ NH-29 — Gorakhpur to Varanasi corridor
🛣️ NH-97 — Connects Ghazipur to Bihar border

Air Connectivity:

✈️ Varanasi Airport (VNS) — Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (~80 km)
✈️ Patna Airport (PAT) — Jay Prakash Narayan International (~150 km)

🏥 Healthcare

Hospitals & Health Services

Government hospitals, medical colleges, CHCs and primary health centres

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Govt. Hospital

District Hospital, Ghazipur

Main government hospital with 400+ beds, serving the entire district. Departments: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopedics, Emergency Care and all major specialties. Under the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

📞 CMO Office: Check ghazipur.nic.in

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Medical College

Maharshi Vishwamitra Autonomous State Medical College

Government medical college & teaching hospital with 430 beds. MBBS & specialist training. 24×7 emergency services across all specialties. Empanelled under Ayushman Bharat scheme. Address: Ghazipur City.

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Homoeopathy

State Homeopathic Medical College, Rauza

Government homoeopathic medical college offering BHMS program. 24×7 emergency medical team available. Serves as an alternative healthcare facility for the district. Located at Rauza, Ghazipur.

Unani

S.G.M. Unani Medical College, Saheri

Government Unani medical college offering BUMS program. Traditional Islamic medicine education and treatment services for the district.

CHC Network

Community Health Centres (CHC)

16+ CHCs — one at each block headquarters. Provide 24-hour inpatient services, labor room, operation theater, blood storage unit and specialist care (medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics). Referral from PHCs.

Rural Health

Primary Health Centres (PHC)

Widespread network of PHCs across all rural areas, providing basic outpatient care, maternal-child health, immunization, and family planning services. Sub-centers cover the most remote villages under NHM.

🏥 Private Hospitals & Nursing Homes

Hospital / Nursing Home	Specialty	Location	Notes
Dr. M.A. Ansari Govt. District Hospital	Multispecialty	Lal Darwaja, Mishra Bazar, Ghazipur-233001	Main district hospital, 400+ beds
Ghazipur Nursing Home Pvt. Ltd.	Gynaecology & Obstetrics	Prakash Nagar, Bhutaiyatad, NH-29	Ayushman Bharat empanelled · Rating 4.3★
Aaradhya Aankh Aspatal & Nursing Home	Eye Hospital	Ghazipur city	Ayushman Bharat empanelled · 59+ surgeries
Singh Life Care Hospital Pvt. Ltd.	General Medicine, Fever, Dengue, Malaria	Ghazipur city	Private multispecialty
Kumar Nursing Home	Gallbladder, Piles, Hernia, Abdominal Surgery	Ghazipur city	Surgical specialty
R.S. Hospital	Multispecialty	Ghazipur city	Bajaj Finserv Health network
District Women's Hospital	Maternity & Women's Health	Ghazipur city	Govt. under CMO
District Eye Hospital	Ophthalmology	Ghazipur city	Govt. under CMO · Free eye care

🏛️ Government Services & Public Offices

⚖️ Courts & Legal Services

⚖️ District Court, Ghazipur — Civil & Criminal
⚖️ Additional Sessions Courts
⚖️ Munsif Courts
⚖️ Revenue Courts at tehsil level
⚖️ District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) — free legal aid

👮 Police Stations

🚔 SP Office — Superintendent of Police, Ghazipur
🚔 Kotwali Ghazipur — Main city police station
🚔 Saidpur Police Station
🚔 Zamania Police Station
🚔 Muhammadabad Police Station
🚔 Jangipur Police Station
🚔 Circle & thana stations across all blocks

📮 Post Offices

📮 Head Post Office, Ghazipur — Main post office
📮 Sub-Post Offices in each tehsil town
📮 Branch Post Offices throughout rural areas
📮 PIN Code (HQ): 233001
📮 Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) services

⚡ Utilities

⚡ Electricity: Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL)
💧 Water Supply: District Jal Nigam
🗑️ Urban Sanitation: Ghazipur Nagar Palika Parishad
🌐 Internet/Telecom: BSNL + private operators

🏦 Banks in Ghazipur District

🏦 Public Sector Banks

🔵 State Bank of India (SBI)
🔵 Bank of Baroda
🔵 Punjab National Bank (PNB)
🔵 Indian Bank (formerly Allahabad Bank)
🔵 UCO Bank
🔵 Bank of India
🔵 Canara Bank
🔵 Union Bank of India

🏦 Rural & Cooperative Banks

🌾 Gramin Bank (Regional Rural Bank)
🌾 Cooperative Bank — District level
🌾 NABARD-supported financial institutions
🌾 Post Office Savings Bank (POSB)
🌾 Kisan Credit Card schemes

🏦 Private Banks & ATMs

🔴 HDFC Bank
🔴 ICICI Bank
🔴 Axis Bank
🔴 IndusInd Bank
💳 ATMs of all major banks across city
💳 UPI / Digital payment widely accepted

🚗 Vehicle Showrooms & Dealers in Ghazipur

🚗 Car Showrooms

🔵 AGR Automobiles — Maruti Arena
Hetimpur, Maharajganj Rd (near RTO) · Ph: 8037899037
🔵 AGR Automobiles — Maruti Arena
Saidpur Road, Ghazipur · Ph: 8037150266
🔵 Shiva Hyundai
Hetimpur, Maharajganj, Ghazipur-233001
🔵 Brijlax Motors — Tata Motors
Cantt, Ghazipur · Ph: 8291179497

🏍️ Two-Wheeler Showrooms

🟠 Shiva Auto — Hero MotoCorp
NH-29, Badi Bagh, Chungi · Ph: 0548-2222661
🟠 Honda 2-Wheeler
Plot 28, Rajdepur Dehati, Mau Road, Ghazipur
🟠 Bajaj Authorized Dealer
Ghazipur city
🟠 TVS Dealers
13+ authorized dealers across district

🚜 Tractor Dealers

🟢 Mahindra Tractors
2–4 authorized dealers · Ph: 9839033117
🟢 Sonalika Tractors
Sadiyabad Rd, Jakhania · Ph: 9839139958
🟢 Swaraj / Eicher Tractors
Authorized dealers in district
🟢 Deep Enterprises
Multi-brand: John Deere, New Holland, Kubota, Powertrac

🛍️ Shopping

Markets & Shopping

Modern retail stores, traditional bazaars, wholesale mandis, jewellery, electronics and weekly haats

🏬 Modern Retail & Supermarkets

🛒

Hypermarket

Reliance SMART Bazaar

📍 Agarwal Palace, Fundanpur, Beside Roadways Bus Stand, Malgodam Road, Ghazipur — 233001
📞 1-800-891-0001 (Toll Free)
🕐 Mon–Sun: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
🅿️ Free parking | 💳 Cash, Card, UPI

Groceries Fruits & Veg Dairy Fashion Home & Kitchen Personal Care

🏪

Department Store

Vishal Mega Mart

📍 Varanasi Road, Near Lanka Maidan, Chungi, Ghazipur — 233001
📞 08178810238
🕐 Mon–Sun: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🅿️ Parking available | 💳 Cash, Card, UPI, Wallet

Clothing Groceries Appliances Kids Wear Home Décor

🧺

Supermarket

Family Bazaar

📍 Vikash Bhawan Road, Lanka, Ghazipur — 233001
🕐 Daily: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
💳 Cash, Card, UPI

Grocery Frozen Foods Kitchenware Household

One-stop grocery destination with well-stocked sections for daily essentials.

🏘️ Traditional Markets & Bazaars

🏛️

Mishra Bazar — Main City Market

Ghazipur's busiest traditional marketplace

📍 Mishra Bazar, Aamghat, Ghazipur — near Ghazipur City Railway Station (0.58 km) and SBI Bank, Mahadev Mandir

👗 Clothing & Textiles

💍 Jewellery Showrooms

📱 Electronics Shops

🥦 Fresh Vegetables

🍎 Fruits & Groceries

🩺 Medical & Pharmacy

📚 Books & Stationery

🍬 Sweet Shops

👟 Footwear / Shoes

🍽️ Restaurants & Dhabas

⚠️ Narrow lanes; expect traffic during peak hours (10 AM – 7 PM). Best reached on foot or two-wheeler.

🏪 Gorabazar Market

📍 Gorabazar–Fullanpur–Lanka area, Ghazipur City

Active commercial area hosting provision stores, grocery shops, clothing retailers, and local service shops. Good connectivity to the main bus stand.

Grocery Provisions Clothing Services

🏪 Bhimapar Market, Saidpur

📍 Bhimapar, Near Saidpur, Ghazipur District

Major local market near Saidpur tehsil catering to agricultural produce, daily essentials, and general merchandise for the Saidpur area population.

Agriculture Daily Essentials Local Produce

🔍 Speciality Shops & Stores

Category	Store Name	Location / Address	Speciality
💍 Jewellery	Subhash Chandra Amit Kumar Saraf	Near Kotwali, Mishra Bazar, Ghazipur	Gold, Silver, Coins, Bangles, Pendants
💍 Jewellery	Tirupati Jewellers	Lal Darwaja, Mishra Bazar (Near Bank of India), Ghazipur	Gold & Silver Jewellery
💍 Jewellery	J P Tower Jewellers	Aamghat, Mishra Bazar, Ghazipur	Gold, Silver, Pearl Jewellery
💍 Jewellery	Shree Sai Jewellers	Ghazipur City	Gold & Silver Jewellery
💍 Jewellery	Santosh Jewelers	Ghazipur City	Gold, Diamond, Silver Jewellery
👟 Footwear	Lucky Shoe Palace	Opposite Rigal Theatre, Mishra Bazar, Ghazipur	Shoes, Sandals, Sports Footwear
👟 Footwear	Ansari Shoe Point	Ghazipur City	Shoes, Chappals, Footwear
👗 Clothing	Bitto Chitto Kapra Ghar	Ghazipur City	Cloth & Fabric, Sarees, Dress Material
👗 Clothing	D Mega Market	Ghazipur City	Readymade Garments, Fabric
📱 Electronics	Akhilesh Electronic	Ghazipur City	Electronics, Mobile Accessories, Appliances
📱 Electronics	Ashoka Electronic	Ghazipur City	Electronics, Home Appliances
📱 Electronics	Aayusmaan Mobile Sell & Repair	Ghazipur City	Mobile Phones, Repair Services
📱 Electronics	Priyanka Mobile Center	Ghazipur City	Mobile Phones & Accessories
🍬 Sweet Shop	Rafiullah Sweet Corner	Ghazipur City	Traditional Indian Sweets, Mithai
🎁 Gift & Toys	Chaurasia Gift Corner	Ghazipur City	Gift Items, Decorative Articles, Toys
🛍️ General Store	Sultan Stores	Ghazipur City	General Merchandise, Groceries
🛍️ General Store	Zamania Bangles	Zamania, Ghazipur	Bangles, Jewellery Accessories

🌾 Agricultural Mandis (Wholesale Markets)

📊 Krishi Mandi Network — Ghazipur District

Ghazipur district has 8 regulated wholesale agricultural markets (Mandis) under the UP Agricultural Market Committee. The vegetable/fruit wholesale auction begins at 6:30 AM and closes by 1:30 PM daily.

🌾 Ghazipur (Main Mandi) 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM

🌾 Jangipura Mandi Morning hours

🌾 Yusufpur Mandi Morning hours

🌾 Zamania Mandi Morning hours

🌾 Saidpur Mandi Morning hours

🌾 Jangipur Mandi Morning hours

🌾 + 2 more mandis across the district blocks

📈 For live mandi rates: mandibhavkhabar.com | commodityonline.com

📦 Products Traded in Ghazipur Mandis

🌾 Grains & Cereals

• Wheat (Gehun)
• Rice / Paddy (Dhan)
• Maize (Makka)
• Barley (Jau)
• Millets (Bajra)

🥦 Vegetables

• Potato (Aloo)
• Onion (Pyaz)
• Tomato (Tamatar)
• Brinjal, Cauliflower
• Leafy greens

🫘 Pulses & Oilseeds

• Arhar / Toor Dal
• Moong, Urad
• Mustard (Sarson)
• Linseed (Alsi)

🌸 Speciality

• Roses (for Gulab Jal)
• Sugarcane
• Spices (Masala)
• Kewra flowers

📊 Sample Wholesale Prices (2026):

Onion: ₹700–1800 /qtl Potato: ₹500–1300 /qtl Tomato: ₹4000–4700 /qtl

Prices fluctuate daily. Check live rates at mandibhavkhabar.com

📅 Weekly Markets (Haats) — Ghazipur District

Traditional weekly bazaars (haats) are held across all tehsils of Ghazipur — a centuries-old marketplace tradition where farmers, artisans and traders gather to sell seasonal produce, livestock, clothes, and household goods at very affordable prices. 71 markets operate across the district.

Ghazipur City Haat

Main city haat — multiple days per week. Fresh produce, clothes, utensils, household goods.

Saidpur Haat

Near Bhitari, weekly haat serving rural Saidpur tehsil with grains, vegetables, and cloth.

Zamania Haat

Weekly market on the Ganga riverbank at Zamania — agricultural produce and daily goods.

Muhammadabad Haat

Serves Muhammadabad tehsil — livestock, grain, vegetables and essential goods.

Kasimabad Haat

Local weekly market catering to Kasimabad and surrounding villages.

Dildarnagar Haat

Busy market at Dildarnagar, near Varanasi-Buxar road — grains, vegetables, cloth.

💡 Tip: Haats typically run from early morning (6 AM) to afternoon. Best time to visit is before noon for freshest produce and widest selection.

🏨 Hotels, Resorts & Stay in Ghazipur

Hotel / Property	Category	Highlights	Price Range
Hotel Atithi Continental	Mid-range	Near Railway Station · Well-reviewed comfort	₹1,500–3,000/night
Comfort Inn Shubhra Ghazipur	Mid-range	Listed on MakeMyTrip, Agoda, EaseMyTrip	₹2,000–4,000/night
Hotel Nand Residency	Budget	City centre location · Family-friendly	₹800–1,500/night
Hotel Shyam	Budget	Wi-Fi · Room service · Laundry · Breakfast · Parking	₹700–1,200/night
Motel Just Inn	Budget-Plus	Large lawn · In-house restaurant	₹1,000–2,000/night
The Diamond Hotel & Banquet	Mid-range	Hotel + banquet hall combo · Events	₹1,500–3,500/night
Hotel Vishal & Banquet Hall	Budget-Plus	Budget stay + event space	₹800–1,500/night

💒 Marriage Halls & Banquet Venues

👑 Pearl Grand Emperor

One of the most popular wedding and event venues in Ghazipur. Premium banquet facilities for large gatherings, weddings, and receptions.

🌿 Classic Garden & Marriage Banquet

Wedding farmhouse near Dullahapur, Ghazipur City. Open lawns, stage, catering services. Popular for outdoor weddings and baraats.

🎉 Tarang Banquets

Well-reviewed banquet hall in Ghazipur. Suitable for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and family functions. AC hall with decoration services.

📍 Additional marriage halls at: Mau Road Kaithwaliya, Bakharipuar, Station Road Permeth, Pokhra Mahuabagh, and Saidpur. 10+ wedding venues listed on WeddingWire.in for Ghazipur.

💡 Shopping Tips for Visitors

🕐 Market Hours: Most shops open 10 AM–8 PM; Mandis start at 6:30 AM

📅 Best Days: Weekdays are less crowded than Sundays at traditional markets

💳 Payment: UPI (PhonePe, GPay) widely accepted; carry cash for haats

🌹 Specialty Buy: Purchase authentic Gulab Jal (rose water) and Paan locally

🤝 Bargaining: Bargaining expected at traditional bazaars and haats

🛵 Transport: E-rickshaws and autos readily available for market areas

⭐ Heritage

Notable Personalities

Prominent figures from Ghazipur who have shaped history, politics, and culture

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Social Reformer & Educationist

Established India's first Scientific Society in Ghazipur (1862) to promote modern science. Founder of Aligarh Muslim University. A towering figure of 19th-century Indian reform.

VNR

Vibhuti Narain Rai

Author & IPS Officer

Noted Hindi novelist and retired IPS officer born in Ghazipur. Known for critically acclaimed crime fiction set in UP's social milieu. Former Director General of Police.

Manoj Sinha

Politician & Lt. Governor, J&K

Three-time MP from Ghazipur (1996, 1999, 2014). Served as Minister of Railways and Telecom. Known for development projects in Ghazipur. Appointed Lt. Governor of Jammu & Kashmir in 2020.

Afzal Ansari

Member of Parliament

Current MP from Ghazipur Lok Sabha constituency (Samajwadi Party, 2024). Grandson of Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari — Congress president (1926–27) and co-founder of Jamia Millia Islamia.

Lord Cornwallis

Governor-General of India

Governor-General of British India (died in Ghazipur, Oct 5, 1805). His mausoleum in Ghazipur is an ASI-protected monument — making Ghazipur unique as the burial place of a major British ruler in India's interior.

1857

Freedom Fighters of 1857

First War of Independence

Several local chieftains, zamindars, and community leaders from Ghazipur actively participated in the 1857 uprising against the British — a proud chapter in the district's rich freedom struggle history.

Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari

Freedom Fighter & Congress President

Ancestrally linked to Ghazipur. Served as President of both the Indian National Congress (1927) and All-India Muslim League (1920). Co-founder of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

❓ Help

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Ghazipur from Varanasi? ▼

Ghazipur is approximately 80 km from Varanasi city. By road it takes about 2–2.5 hours. By train (from Ghazipur City Station to Varanasi Junction/BSB), multiple trains run daily and take 1.5–2.5 hours. Regular UPSRTC buses operate every 30 minutes.

What is the nearest airport to Ghazipur? ▼

The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi (VNS) — approximately 80 km from Ghazipur city. The second nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna (PAT) — approximately 150 km away. Cabs and buses connect Ghazipur to both airports.

What is the famous product of Ghazipur? ▼

Ghazipur is internationally famous for two unique products: (1) Gulab Jal (Rose Water) — produced using traditional deg-bhapka distillation for over 200 years; considered among the finest in the world, exported to Middle East and beyond. (2) The Government Opium & Alkaloid Works (est. 1820) — the world's largest legal opium factory, producing morphine, codeine and other pharmaceutical alkaloids for global medical use.

What is the railway station code for Ghazipur City? ▼

The railway station code for Ghazipur City Railway Station is GZGI (also written as GCT). It falls under the North Eastern Railway zone, Varanasi Division. The station has 5 platforms and 151 trains pass through it, with 14 trains originating from here. For train enquiries, call the Railway Helpline: 139.

Which university are Ghazipur colleges affiliated to? ▼

Most degree and post-graduate colleges in Ghazipur are affiliated to Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (VBSPU), Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. The medical college (ASMC Ghazipur) is an autonomous state medical college. Technical institutes (Polytechnic, ITI) are governed by the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh (BTEUP).

What is the PIN code of Ghazipur? ▼

The PIN code of Ghazipur city (district headquarters) is 233001. Different areas of the district have different PIN codes — for tehsil towns like Saidpur, Zamania, Muhammadabad, the PIN codes differ. Contact the local post office or visit the India Post website for specific PIN codes.

Is there a medical college in Ghazipur? ▼

Yes. Maharshi Vishwamitra Autonomous State Medical College (ASMC), Ghazipur is a government medical college with 430 beds and full emergency services. Additionally, there is the State Homeopathic Medical College, Rauza and S.G.M. Unani Medical College, Saheri. For advanced super-specialty care, BHU Medical College in Varanasi (~80 km) is the nearest major referral center.

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DIET — District Institute of Education & Training

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S.G.M. (Sham-e-Ghausia) Minority Unani College

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