Chunar
Chunar | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Coordinates: 25°08′N 82°54′E / 25.13°N 82.9°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mirzapur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local self government |
| • Body | Nagar Palika Parishad |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 37,185 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Additional official | Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 231304 |
| Telephone code | 05443 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-63 |
| Website | https://mirzapur.nic.in/public-utility/chunar/ |
Chunar is a city located in Mirzapur district of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is nearby Mirzapur city. The railway tracks passing through Chunar Junction railway station leads to major destinations of India, including Howrah, Delhi, Tatanagar and Varanasi. National Highway 35 (old NH7) also passes through Chunar. It is connected to the city of Mirzapur and Varanasi by roads and rails. Chunar is well known for its handicraft products made from clay and plaster of paris. It is also well known for its historic Chunar Fort.