1. Kamathipura, Mumbai
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Located in Mumbai, Kamathipura is one of Asia's oldest red-light districts. It has a long-standing history dating back to the colonial era. Despite efforts to eradicate the trade, Kamathipura continues to operate, highlighting the complexities surrounding the issue of sex work in India's financial capital.
2. Sonagachi, Kolkata
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3. GB Road, Delhi
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Delhi's Garstin Bastion Road, popularly known as GB Road, has a notorious reputation as one of the largest red-light areas in the capital. It attracts people from various parts of the country, and efforts have been made to regulate and address the challenges faced by sex workers operating in this area.
4. Budhwar Peth, Pune
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Budhwar Peth, located in Pune, has a historical significance intertwined with its status as a red-light area. Over the years, several organizations have worked towards empowering and rehabilitating sex workers in the region, focusing on skill development and providing alternative livelihood options.
5. Meerganj, Allahabad
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6. Shivdaspur, Varanasi
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Shivdaspur, situated in Varanasi, is known for its red-light area adjacent to the sacred city's religious sites. Despite the challenges posed by the proximity of this district to revered places of worship, various organizations work towards providing healthcare, education, and social support to the sex workers and their families.
7. Chaturbhujsthan, Muzaffarpur
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8. Itwari, Nagpur
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9. Reshampura, Gwalior
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10. Sukumvit, Kochi
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