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Urdu and 59 km from Varanasi. It is known for its carpets and brassware industries. The city is surrounded by several hills and is the headquarters of Mirzapur district. It is famous for the holy shrine of Vindhyachal, Ashtbhuja and Kali khoh and also Devrahwa Baba ashram. It has many waterfalls and natural spots.
A step towards the awareness for voting the District of Mirzapur came with the Guinness World Records for the biggest Rangoli (Alpana) created in an area of 39,125 m2 using approx 120,000 kg of color by across 3500 students and teachers from 50 schools on occasion of National Voters' Day (Hindi language: "राष्ट्रीय मतदाता दिवस").This city is situated at bank of river Ganga.
Mirzapur is located at . It has an average elevation of 80 metres (265 feet).The District of Mirzapur lies between the parallels of 23.52 & 25.32 North latitude and 82.7and 83.33 East longitude. It forms a portion of the Varanasi district. On the north and north-eastit is bounded by the Varanasi district; on the south bounded by Sonbhadra district; on the north-westby Allahabad district. The shape to the north and west is totally regular. In no direction, exceptfor about 13 km. in the north-east where the Ganges separates the Tehsil of Chunar from the district ofVaranasi, has Mirzapur a natural frontier. The Chanvar fields, considered to be one of the most fertile lands tracts in India, are located on Gangetic flood plains of the district. Also, Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5° E longitude, from a clock tower in Mirzapur
According to Central Statistical organisation the district of Mirzapur had an area of 4521 km2.
Some geographical locations around Mirzapur district is depicted below
2011 census of India, Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal municipality had a population of 233,691
For quite some years Mirzapur has been a destination for tourists, particularly for people from adjoining states, owing mainly to the ghats, temples, the famous clock tower(''Ghanta Ghar'')which are excellent examples of contemporary architecture.
;Vindhyachal
A few miles away from the city is a site of a pilgrimage for Hindus known as Vindhyachal where according to the mythology a part of Sati (Hindu goddess) (an Avatar of Durga) fell. The river Ganges flows through this city. Other sites of pilgrimage include Kali Khoh (literally 'the cave of the Goddess Kali') where a statue of the Kali has a mouth formed in the shape of a cave, hence the name. Very close to the city is a waterfall. The city itself has many Ghats (steps to a river).
;Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower)
The famous Ghanta Ghar of Mirzapur is located in the premises of city corporation, about 3 km from the Mirzapur Railway Station. Currently not functioning, it was constructed in the year 1891, with its entire structure made up of finely carved stone and a 1000 kg alloy bell hanging from the tall structure.
"Ojhala Bridge"
The Ojhala Bridge was constructed by Mahant Parshuram Giri in ''Vikram Samvat 1772''. This valuable heritage connecting the cities of Mirzapur and Vindhyachal, with fort like minarets and ramparts on the either side of the bridge, provide a fine instance of contemporary architecture.
Being a vast emerging centre of tradition, culture & civilisation the city which get blessed by Holy river Ganges accept itself as the need of time to deliver the adequate quality education. The youth of the city trend themselves as per the demand of modern era. The district itself is the centre of more than 75 colleges for the youth having more than 20,200 enrolments per year reported by the Department of Higher Education (India) Ministry of Human Resource Development survey for higher education in 2014.Due to connective with two major cities of Uttar Pradesh i.e. Varanasi & Allahabad the city itself get blessed by Vindhyavasini along with Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
The relation of education with Kashi and establishment of Banaras Hindu University start in 1878 when Madan Mohan Malaviya accept the daughter of city Sri Kundan Devi as Life partner. After well establishment of Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, Mirzapur benefitted as University known as Rajiv Gandhi South Campus at Barkachha acquired by Banaras Hindu University, on lease in perpetuity from Bharat Mandal Trust in April 1979 with an area of 1104 hectare situated about 8 km South West of Mirzapur City.At present RGSC (Rajiv Gandhi South Campus) is spread over 2700 acres and has been used to run special courses of Banaras Hindu University. This campus is situated in the lap of nature and gives a feeling of Gurukul in this modern era. Very soon a Veterinary college will also open as a part of RGSC, BHU. Ambika Devi Senior Secondary School in Panwari Kalan is also located in Mizapur.