Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University is an university in Sadar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Banaras Hindu University is situated nearby to the Hindu temple Shri Vishwanath Mandir, as well as near the locality Susuwahi.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: University
- Also known as: “BHU” and “Kashi Hindu Vishwavidyalaya”
- Address: Varanasi, Varanasi, 221005
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Shri Vishwanath Mandir and Ramnagar Fort.
Shri Vishwanath Mandir
Hindu temple
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Shri Vishwanath Mandir also known as Vishwanath Mandir, Vishwanath Temple, New Vishwanath Temple and Birla Temple is another prominent Hindu temple in the holy city of Varanasi. Shri Vishwanath Mandir is situated 750 metres west of Banaras Hindu University.
Ramnagar Fort
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The Ramnagar Fort is a fortification in Ramnagar, Varanasi, India. It is located near the Ganges on its eastern bank, opposite to the Tulsi Ghat. The sandstone structure was built in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh. Ramnagar Fort is situated 3 km east of Banaras Hindu University.
Tulsi Manas Mandir
Hindu temple
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Tulsi Manas Mandir is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism since the ancient Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas was originally written at this place by Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century. Tulsi Manas Mandir is situated 2½ km north of Banaras Hindu University.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Susuwahi and Sigra.
Susuwahi
Locality
Susuwahi is a census town in Varanasi tehsil of Varanasi district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The census town falls under the Susuwahi gram panchayat. Susuwahi is situated 2½ km southwest of Banaras Hindu University.
Sigra
Locality
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Sigra is an urban locality in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The residence of the Mayor of Varanasi is also located on Ghanti Mill Road in Sigra. Sigra is situated 5 km north of Banaras Hindu University.
Amara Khaira Chak
Locality
Amara Khaira Chowk is a census town in Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The census town and village falls under the Amara Khaira Chowk gram panchayat. Amara Khaira Chak is situated 5 km west of Banaras Hindu University.
Banaras Hindu University
- Category: education
- Location: Sadar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Plains, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
25.26644° or 25° 15′ 59″ northLongitude
82.99542° or 82° 59′ 44″ eastElevation
87 metres (285 feet)Inception
1916Open location code
7MQ47X8W+H5OpenStreetMap ID
way 26681638OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=universityGeoNames ID
11237718
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In Other Languages
“Banaras Hindu University” goes by many names.
- Hindi: “काशी हिन्दू विश्वविद्यालय”
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