Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi is an internationally reputed University. Also called by the name of BHU in short, this University has developed into one of the supreme centers of learning in India. Varanasi Banaras Hindu University has produced many Nation builders and great freedom fighters. It has enormously contributed to the development of the country through a large number of celebrated scholars, scientists and artists. The structure of Varanasi Banaras Hindu University has a high rank amongst the Monuments in Varanasi.
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India was founded in the year 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the great nationalist leader. In the formation of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Dr Annie Besant also played a significant role.
The Banaras Hindu University boasts of a sprawling campus spread on 1300 acres of land. It has roads that are well maintained and cross each other at right angles. You will find extensive greenery within the premises of this University. A temple, an airstrip and buildings are some of the other architectural delights at this place. The BHU consists of 3 Institutes. These comprise of 14 Faculties spread across 124 Departments, 4 Interdisciplinary Centers as well as 3 Constituent Schools. An exhaustive range of subjects are offered at BHU that pertains to all branches of social sciences, science, humanities, technology, medicine, performing arts and fine arts.
Under Banaras Hindu University, there are 6 centers of advanced studies too besides 10 Departments that are under Special Assistance Program. Several specialized Research Centers are also a part of BHU. There are four Degree Colleges in this city which are affiliated to the University. The Bharat Kala Bhavan, a popular art and archaeological museum, houses rare collections and is a real treasure trove.
The Varanasi Banaras Hindu University also has an engineering institute (called the Institute of Technology) and a medical college (by the name of Institute of Medical Sciences). Sir Sundar Lal Hospital (having 927 beds) is set with all the contemporary amenities and caters to the medical requirements of a large population. The University also offers a well-developed sports infrastructure. Several facilities for different sports and hobbies are offered at BHU. This place has big playgrounds, a flying club, a big auditorium and several other services as well as utilities like Subsidized Canteens, Printing Press, Fruit Preservation Center, Employment and information Bureau, Security, Publication Cell etc.
The Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi is home to nearly 15000 students, coming from various streams of life, religions, castes and races. This University has around 2000 teachers besides 5000 non-teaching staff. Another significant characteristic of the BHU is the large number of foreign students. A majority of these students come from Europe, Asia, the U.S.A., Middle East and Africa. So, to see all these and more, book yourself for a tour to Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi at your earliest.
Varanasi is the cultural capital of India and the melting pot of Indian civilization. Varanasi or Benaras has a well-developed transport network and is well connected to all the major Indian cities and states by air, road and rail.
Best time to be in Varanasi is October – February end. Temperature dips down to chilly cold and people can be seen fully covered in woolens. Cold winds coming from Himalayas and the water of Ganges makes it a pleasantly cool place to spend days here.
