MGNREGA data for VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH

District-wise indicators for MGNREGA (Ministry of Rural Development programme). Figures below are taken from the synced row for this district in DeshSeva; units follow the published field definitions.

Last synced to DeshSeva: · Reporting period in table: 2025-2026 · Feb

Indicator Value
Period (financial year) 2025-2026
Month (as reported) Feb
State code 31
District code 3,161
Approved labour budget 1,082,605
Average wage rate per day per person (INR) 253.29
Average days of employment per household 30
Total households worked 35,845
Total individuals worked 43,248
Total active job cards 78,470
Total active workers 122,293
Job cards issued 163,971
Total workers 232,848
Works taken up 17,711
Completed works 5,910
Ongoing works 11,801
Person-days of central liability (so far) 1,108,885
Women person-days 575,859
SC person-days 395,362
ST person-days 8,312
SC workers (against active workers) 44,666
ST workers (against active workers) 844
Differently abled persons worked 163
HHs completed 100 days of wage employment 457
Wages (crore / as per source) 2,808.68
Material and skilled wages 1,796.21
Total expenditure 4,913.23
Administrative expenditure 308.34
Category B works (%) 32
Expenditure on agriculture & allied works (%) 54.32
NRM expenditure (%) 58.27
Payments generated within 15 days (%) 100.87
Remarks NA

Frequently asked questions

How many MGNREGA person-days did VARANASI generate?
VARANASI generated approximately 11.09 lakh person-days of MGNREGA wage employment in 2025-2026 (Feb).
What is the average MGNREGA wage in VARANASI?
The average MGNREGA wage rate per day per person in VARANASI was ₹253.29 in 2025-2026 (Feb), as reported in the official district indicators.
How many households worked under MGNREGA in VARANASI?
35,845 households were active under MGNREGA in VARANASI during 2025-2026 (Feb). Of these, 457 households completed the full 100 days of wage employment.
What share of MGNREGA work in VARANASI went to women?
Women accounted for approximately 51.9% of MGNREGA person-days in VARANASI during 2025-2026 (Feb) — a key gender-inclusion indicator tracked by the Ministry of Rural Development.
How many MGNREGA works were taken up in VARANASI?
VARANASI reported 17,711 works taken up under MGNREGA in 2025-2026 (Feb). Of these, 5,910 works were completed.
Where can I apply for an MGNREGA job card in VARANASI?
Eligible adult members of rural households in VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH can apply for an MGNREGA job card at the Gram Panchayat office or via the official NREGA portal at nrega.nic.in.
Where does the MGNREGA data for VARANASI come from?
Figures are sourced from the Ministry of Rural Development's public NREGA dataset (data.gov.in), refreshed periodically by DeshSeva. For real-time queries, refer to the official NREGA portal at nrega.nic.in.

Official programme information: NREGA portal (nrega.nic.in).