City summary. Varanasi is governed by Varanasi Nagar Nigam (VNN). VNN has 90 wards across 5 zones; India's spiritual capital. Online portal: https://nnvns.org/. State context: Uttar Pradesh state RTI hub.
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Municipal body | Varanasi Nagar Nigam (VNN) |
| About | VNN has 90 wards across 5 zones; India's spiritual capital |
| Online portal | https://nnvns.org/ |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Second Appeal | Uttar Pradesh State Information Commission |
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.