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Sigra
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Sigra
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Sigra
Sigra (Uttar Pradesh)
Coordinates: 25°18′N82°59′E / 25.300°N 82.983°E / 25.300; 82.983
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Varanasi
City Varanasi
Government
  Type Municipal Corporation
  Body Varanasi Nagar Nigam
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
221010
Website UP Official Website

Sigra is an urban locality in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The residence of the Mayor of Varanasi is also located in the Ghanti Mill Road of Sigra.

Facilities

The famous 10,000 seater Dr Sampurnanda Stadium, used mostly for cricket, is situated in Sigra. [1]

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References

  1. Dr Sampurnanda Stadium Cricket Archive. Retrieved 29 October 2021.