10 Biggest Red-Light Areas in India

Sonagachi, Kolkata

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Kamathipura, Mumbai

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G.B. Road, Delhi

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Budhwar Peth, Pune

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Falkland Road, Mumbai

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Chaturbhujsthan, Muzaffarpur

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Reshampura, Gwalior

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Meerganj, Allahabad

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Itwari, Nagpur

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Natpurwa, Uttar Pradesh

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These areas are some of the most recognized in India, reflecting the diversity and scale of the country's red-light districts.

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10 Biggest Red-Light Areas in India

Sonagachi, Kolkata

The largest and most infamous red-light district in India, home to thousands of sex workers and known for its scale and organization.

Kamathipura, Mumbai

One of the oldest and largest red-light areas in India, Kamathipura has a long history and is located in the heart of Mumbai.

G.B. Road, Delhi

Officially known as Garstin Bastion Road, it is Delhi’s largest red-light district, lined with brothels and shops.

Budhwar Peth, Pune

A well-known red-light district in Pune, Budhwar Peth is also home to numerous small businesses and shops.

Falkland Road, Mumbai

Another significant red-light area in Mumbai, Falkland Road is known for its narrow lanes and high-density brothels.

Chaturbhujsthan, Muzaffarpur

One of the oldest red-light districts in Bihar, known for its historical significance and ongoing social issues.

Reshampura, Gwalior

A prominent red-light area in central India, Reshampura is known for its community of sex workers and related challenges.

Meerganj, Allahabad

A historic red-light district in Uttar Pradesh, Meerganj has been a part of the city's underbelly for decades.

Itwari, Nagpur

Nagpur's largest red-light area, Itwari, is known for its proximity to the railway station and bustling market.

Natpurwa, Uttar Pradesh

A village known for its long history of sex work, Natpurwa is a unique red-light area with a distinctive community structure.

These areas are some of the most recognized in India, reflecting the diversity and scale of the country's red-light districts.