Hospitals
Hospitals in Varanasi — specialities, emergency services, contact and directions.
1 listedVaranasi has a mix of large public hospitals and private ones. The biggest public centres are Sir Sunderlal Hospital at BHU (IMS-BHU, the regional referral and trauma centre), the district hospitals at Kabir Chaura (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay) and Shiv Prasad Gupt (SPG), plus the Tata-run Mahamana cancer centre.
This section lists hospitals with their specialities, emergency availability and contact. For any medical emergency in Uttar Pradesh, the free ambulance number is 108. If you hold an Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) card, check whether the hospital is empanelled for cashless treatment.
Good to know
- Free ambulance: dial 108 in UP — 102 for pregnant women and infants.
- Sir Sunderlal (BHU) is the main 24x7 trauma and referral hospital; expect a heavy patient load.
- Carry ID and any Ayushman Bharat / insurance card to use cashless treatment where empanelled.
- For a non-emergency, confirm OPD days and registration timing by phone before going.
Frequently asked
What is the emergency ambulance number in Varanasi?
Dial 108 for a free emergency ambulance anywhere in Uttar Pradesh, and 102 for pregnant women and newborns. 112 is the all-in-one emergency helpline (police, fire and medical).
Which is the largest government hospital?
Sir Sunderlal Hospital at IMS-BHU is the main government referral and trauma centre. The district hospitals at Kabir Chaura (DDU) and SPG also provide government care.
Is treatment free under Ayushman Bharat?
At empanelled hospitals, eligible card-holders get cashless treatment up to the scheme limit. Confirm empanelment and carry the card and ID; not every hospital or procedure is covered.