VARANASI (varanasi.nic.in): Desk Directory, Contacts and Services
VARANASI
Updated 13 Nov 2026. Contacts checked 13 Nov 2026.
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Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. Mark Twain, the English author and literature, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Benaras, once wrote : “Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend & looks twice as old as all of them put together. ”
Reach the department
The right desk for your problem
| For | Published desk | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner Varanasi Division / Commissioner Office Katchehry Varanasi - 221002 | Shri S. Rajalingam (I.A.S.) | 0542-2282333 | [email protected] |
| District Magistrate, Varanasi / Collectorate Katchehry Varanasi - 221002 | Shri Satyendra Kumar (I.A.S.) | 0542-2508585 | [email protected] |
Do it online: useful services and information
As per the survey 2018 conducted by the district level office following persons found eligible for National Health Protection Scheme. To see the list please click on the link given below:
Provides a centralized platform for a number of services for citizens.
Basic Information- As per Provisional population figures of 2011 Census
As per the survey 2018 conducted by the district level office following persons found eligible for Old Age Pension /Farmer Pension. To see the list please click on the links given below:
Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department As per the survey 2018 conducted by the district level office following disabled persons found eligible for pension. To see the list please click on the link given below: Persons Eligible for Disabled Pension-Urban (PDF) Persons Eligible for Disabled Pension-Rural (PDF)
The website

Official sources
- District Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi the city Eternal | India. Read 12 Nov 2026.
- Contact Us | District Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Who's Who | District Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Officers Phone Directory | District Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Police Phone Directory | District Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Directory | District Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Services | District Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Pension Scheme for Destitute Women | District Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- National Health Protection Scheme | District Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Apply for Birth/Death Certificate | District Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Census Information | District Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Pension for Old Age / Farmer | District Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Pension for Disabled | District Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India. Read 13 Nov 2026.