Chandauli District
Chandauli is an administrative district of Uttar Pradesh with its headquarters located at Chandauli town. The district
derives its name from the founder, Chandra Sah, a Barhaulia Rajput of
the family of Narotam Rai, and his descendants, Shujan Sah and Bhupat
Sah, who built the fort which is now in ruins.
Chandauli district is bounded on the east by Bihar State, on the north-east by Ghazipur District, South by Sonebhadra District, South-east by Bihar and on the South-West Mirzapur. Karmanasa River separates the district from Bihar State.
Attractions
Monuments : Dhanapur Martyr Memorial, Baba Kinaram Sacred Place, Chakiya Kali Mandir, Baba Latifshah.
Waterfalls :
- Rajdari
- Devdari
- Aurvatard
- Karmasha Waterfall
Lakes :
- Chandraprabha
- Bhaisoda
- Naugarh
- Mushakhard
- Latifshah and others
Facts & Figures
Area |
2484.70 sq. km |
Latitude |
24° 56' to 25° 35' north |
Longitude |
81° 14' to 84° 24' east |
Population (1991) |
1148732 |
No. of Tehsil |
03 |
No. of Blocks |
09 |
No. of Villages |
1633 |
Postal Code |
232104 |
STD Code |
05412 |
How to Reach
By Air : The nearest airport is Babatpur in Varanasi, approximately 40 km away from Mughal Sarai. There is a direct, daily flight connection from Varanasi and New Delhi.
By Rail : The nearest major railway stations are Mughal Sarai and Varanasi, located 8 km and 15 km respectively. Chandauli is served by trains from all metros and major cities across the country.
By Road : Chandauli
is well connected by a network of well maintained roads to most parts
of the state. Government owned buses and private buses ply regularly to
almost all parts of the state.