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Ayodhya

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Area · — km²
Population · 24,70,996
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Ayodhya — district of Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya is a district in Uttar Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

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About Ayodhya

Birthplace of Rama; Ram Mandir consecrated Jan 22, 2024.

District HQ
Ayodhya

Must-visit places in Ayodhya

temple

Ram Mandir

Consecrated Jan 2024 on Ram Janmabhoomi — Nagara-style sandstone.

  • temple
    Hanuman Garhi

    10th-c. hilltop Hanuman shrine — 76 steps up.

  • temple
    Kanak Bhawan

    "Golden palace" — wedding gift of Kaikeyi to Sita.

  • monument
    Sarayu Ghats

    River ghats hosting the Deepotsav (3-lakh-diya festival).

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Then & Now

Ayodhya district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
21,30,743
Census 2011 baseline
+18.9%
Population · 2026
25,32,643
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,65,711
Census 2011 baseline
+16.4%
Households · 2026
4,25,696
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,301 villages

Ayodhya district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
10,79,257Census 2011
Female population
10,51,486Census 2011
Sex ratio
974 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,65,711Census 2011
SC population
5,19,511Census 2011
ST population
721Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
25,32,643+18.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,25,696RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
7,24,936Census 2011
Cultivators
1,91,054Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,01,813Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
36,18,753 / 36,85,70498% complete
SBM-G toilets
8,97,697Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Ayodhya district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
9 of 1,301 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Temple· 22
  • Hospital· 11
  • PHC· 5
  • Shop· 5
  • Railway· 5
  • Fuel· 4
  • Restaurant· 3
  • School· 2
  • Bus stop· 1
  • Bank· 1
  • Church· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Ayodhya district.

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All 5 mandals of Ayodhya

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1301 villages · 772 GPs
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Top villages in Ayodhya

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Quick answers

People often ask about Ayodhya

How many mandals and villages are in Ayodhya district?

Ayodhya district has 5 mandals and 1,301 revenue villages across 772 gram panchayats in Uttar Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Ayodhya district?

The district headquarters of Ayodhya is —.

What is the pincode of Ayodhya district?

Ayodhya district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Ayodhya may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Ayodhya fall under?

Ayodhya district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Ayodhya district?

Ayodhya district had a population of 24,70,996 per the 2011 Census, across 1,301 villages.

When was Ayodhya district formed?

Ayodhya district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Ayodhya district?

Major rivers in Ayodhya district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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