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Durgakund is one of Varanasi's most established and spiritually significant residential pockets, wrapped around the famous 18th-century Durga Temple (Durga Kund) and just north of Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Sitting in the central-south belt between Lanka, Bhelupur and Assi, it blends old Banaras character — temples, ponds and narrow lanes — with steady demand from BHU students, faculty, doctors at Sir Sunderlal Hospital and pilgrims. For buyers it offers a rare mix of religious prestige, walkability to the ghats, and rock-solid rental demand, which is why plots and old houses here rarely stay long on the market.
As an established central-south locality, Durgakund is a premium tier. Indicatively, 2BHK flats run ₹55-90 lakh, 3BHK flats and independent houses ₹90 lakh-1.6 crore, and residential plots ₹6,000-10,000 per sq ft depending on lane width and distance from Durgakund Road. Figures are indicative and vary with exact location and property age.
Yes, for buyers who value location over new construction. Its proximity to BHU, Durga Temple and the ghats gives it durable demand and strong resale, though most stock is older housing and plots rather than new towers. It suits end-users wanting a prestigious Kashi address and investors after reliable rental income.
Rental demand is exceptionally steady because of the BHU student and faculty base plus pilgrim footfall. A 2-3BHK typically fetches ₹9,000-18,000/month, while student rooms and 1BHK units earn ₹5,000-8,000/month. Splitting a house into student PG units often maximises yield, making it a favourite for NRI investors seeking passive returns.
Circle rates — the government's minimum property valuation used for registration and stamp duty — in Durgakund vary by sub-locality, road width and property type, and are revised periodically by the Uttar Pradesh government. For the exact current figure, check the official UP registration portal (igrsup.gov.in). For a quick market-value estimate, use Kashi Property's free online Property Valuation tool. Indicative market prices in Durgakund: ₹55-90 lakh (2BHK flat) • ₹90 lakh-1.6 cr (3BHK / independent house) • plots ₹6,000-10,000/sq ft • rentals ₹9,000-18,000/month (2-3BHK), ₹5,000-8,000/month (student rooms/1BHK).
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