The district headquarters is in Chandauli town. Chandauli district is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi Division includes the district of Chandauli. The district of Chandauli was established on May 20, 1997.

The busiest railway station in Northeast Uttar Pradesh is located in the city of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar. The area is home to several waterfalls, including those at Devdari and Rajdari, as well as the Chandraprabha (nature) Sanctuary.