Chunar is a historic town, municipal board and tehsil in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Set on the southern bank of the Ganga at the foot of the Vindhya hills, it is best known for Chunar Fort, its sandstone and its traditional pottery.
Key facts about Chunar
- State: Uttar Pradesh
- District: Mirzapur
- Type: Town / Nagar Palika Parishad and tehsil
- Pin code: 231304
- Railway station: Chunar Junction
- River: Ganga
- Famous for: Chunar Fort, Chunar sandstone, clay pottery
Chunar in Uttar Pradesh
Chunar sits in the south-east of Uttar Pradesh, close to the Varanasi–Mirzapur–Prayagraj triangle. Its position on the Ganga made it a strategic garrison town for centuries, and today it is a small but historically rich stop on the tourist route around Varanasi.
Chunar sandstone
Chunar is famous for its fine, hard sandstone, quarried here since ancient times. The stone was prized by builders across the region and has long been associated with the monuments of the Ganga valley.
Chunar pottery
The town is also known for its glazed clay pottery and terracotta, a craft still practised by local artisan families.
Chunar Junction railway
Chunar Junction connects the town by rail to Varanasi, Prayagraj and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai), making Chunar easy to reach from across the region.
Internal links to add: link to Where is Chunar (Page 2), Chunar Fort (Page 1) and How to reach Chunar (Page 6).
FAQ
Chunar kis district mein hai? Chunar is in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh.
What is Chunar famous for? Chunar Fort, Chunar sandstone and traditional pottery.
What is the pin code of Chunar? 231304.