Ramnagar | |
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city | |
  Ramnagar Location in Uttar Pradesh, India  Ramnagar Ramnagar (Uttar Pradesh) | |
| Coordinates: 25°17′N 83°02′E / 25.28°N 83.03°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Varanasi |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 49,142 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | UP-65 |
| Website | up |
Ramnagar is a city, just outside Varanasi city and a municipal board in Varanasi district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Ramnagar has a fort known as Ramnagar Fort which is still the residence of King of Varanasi (Benares). He was known as Kashi Naresh meaning king of Kashi (Ancient name of Beneres) and is still regarded by old residents of the city of Varanasi. Ramnagar Fort and its museum are the repository of the history of the kings of Benares and since the 18th century has been the home of Kashi Naresh.[2] Even today the Kashi Naresh is deeply revered by the people of Benares.[2] He is the religious head and the people of Benares consider him the incarnation of Shiva.[2] He is also the chief cultural patron and an essential part of all religious celebrations.[2] Ramnagar is popular for Ramlila that is held annually under the aegis of King of Varanasi.[3]
Recently Ramnagar has emerged as a favourite spot for shooting movies because of the scenic location of the Ramnagar Fort (residence of the King of Varanasi) near the Ganges. Chokher Bali, Raanjhanaa are one of the popular movies shot here. Amazon Prime web series Mirzapur and Anurag Kashyap Gangs of Wasseypur was also shot in Ramnagar. The town has many century-old houses and structures near the fort area.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ a b c d Mitra, Swati (2002). Good Earth Varanasi city guide. Eicher Goodearth Limited. p. 216. ISBN 978-81-87780-04-5.
- ^ Ramlila of Varanasi bharatonline.com.