Bhadohi
Bhadohi is a city and municipal corporation in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. As the district headquarters of Bhadohi, it is home to the largest hand-knotted Carpet weaving industry hub in South Asia. The city is known for its long-standing tradition of carpet weaving that results in high-quality craftsmanship, durability, and unique patterns. Bhadohi has huge geographical significance and position attached to it due to its location between two culturally important and rich heritage cities of Prayagraj and Varanasi.
Bhadohi | |
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City | |
Bhadohi Location in Uttar Pradesh, India Bhadohi Bhadohi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25.42°N 82.57°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Bhadohi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Bhadohi Nagar Palika |
| Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 94,620 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Additional official | Urdu |
| • Regional | Awadhi |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 221401 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-66 |
| Website | Official Website |
The city is 45 km west of Varanasi, and 82 km east of Prayagraj.
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