Location
Surrounded by natural beauty, Mirzapur is located about 60 km from Varanasi and Allahabad, and is equidistant (650 km) from Delhi and Kolkata.
Geography
Everage elevation of 265 feet (80 meters) from sea level. District area of 4521 sq.km. Population over 1 million (Census 2001).
Nature's Abundance
Rich in sandstone, red sand and ordinary sand. Flora includes mahua, neem, saal, teak, mango, guava and more.
Heritage
The Municipal Corporation building is a fine example of British architecture. The Holy River Ganges meets the Vindhya Range here.
A Land of Faith & Pilgrimage
Vindhyachal, a Shakti Peeth, is a center of pilgrimage in Mirzapur District, Uttar Pradesh. The Vindhyavasini Devi temple located here is a major draw and is thronged by thousands of devotees during the Navratris of Chaitra and Ashwin months to invoke the blessings of the Goddess.
Vindhyavasini Devi Temple
Ashtbhuja Temple
Budeh Nath Temple
Narad Ghat
Sita Kund
Kal Bhairav Temple
Other Sacred Places
* Ashtbhuja Temple
* Sita Kund
* Kali Khoh
* Budeh Nath Temple
* Narad Ghat
* Gerua Talab
* Motiya Talab
* Lal Bhairav Temple
* Kal Bhairav Temple
* Ekdant Ganesh
* Sapta Sarovar
* Sakshi Gopal Temple
* Goraksha-Kund
* Matsyendra Kund
* Tarkeshwar Nath Temple
* Kankali Devi Temple
* Shivashiv Samooh Awadhoot Ashram
* Bhairav Kund
A Proud Moment
Mirzapur Administration was awarded the Guinness World Record for the Largest Rangoli Pattern on 25th January 2017.
An immense Rangoli (Alpana) created in an area of 39,125 sq mts using approx 115,000 kg of color by across 2500 students and teachers from 50 schools on the occasion of National Voters Day (राष्ट्रीय मतदाता दिवस).
Did You Know?
Mirzapur is the closest railhead to Vindhyachal
Regular bus services connect Vindhyachal to nearby towns.
Guinness World Record for the Largest Rangoli (Alpana) created in India.
This city is situated at the bank of Holy River Ganga.
Festivals in Mirzapur
Kajari Mahotsav
The biggest festival celebrated with great enthusiasm.
Deep Mahotsav
A festival of lights that illuminates the entire district.
Jhulan Utsav
Celebrating the divine swing of Radha-krishna with devotion.
Chhat Puja
A sacred festival dedicated to Surya Dev.
Grand Fairs
Mirzapur is also known for its grand fairs that attract devotees and visitors from far and wide.
- Lohandi Mela
- Ojhala Mela
- Kantit Mela
Lohandi Mela
Ojhala Mela
Kantit Mela
How to Reach Mirzapur
By Train
Mirzapur is well connected by rail. Important trains like Kalka Mail, Chambal Express, Bagmati Express, Kolkata Mail, Puri Express, Purushottam Express, Shipra Express, and Magadh Express pass through Mirzapur Raiilway Station.
By Road
Mirzapur has a large bus depot with regular services to all major nearby cities. Vindhyachal is well connected by road with frequent bus services.
By Air
There are no direct flights to Mirzapur. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport also known as Varanasi Airport.
