Ayodhya District, Uttar Pradesh
Ayodhya District is an administrative district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated about 130 km from Lucknow, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh. The district headquarters is located at Ayodhya. Hindi and Avadhi are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 2,341 km², including 2,266.23 km² of rural area and 74.77 km² of urban area.
List of Tehsils in Ayodhya District
Ayodhya District is divided into 5 Tehsils for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 1,301 villages under these tehsils. The table below lists each tehsil along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Tehsil | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bikapur | 351 | 486.45 |
| 2 | Faizabad | 265 | 425.46 |
| 3 | Milkipur | 280 | 546.44 |
| 4 | Rudauli | 246 | 504.54 |
| 5 | Sohawal | 159 | 378.10 |
Population of Ayodhya District
As per the Census 2011, Ayodhya District has a total population of 24,70,996 people, consisting of 12,59,628 males and 12,11,368 females. There are 4,23,375 households in the district with an average population density of 1,056 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,70,996 | 21,30,743 | 3,40,253 |
| Male Population | 12,59,628 | 10,79,257 | 1,80,371 |
| Female Population | 12,11,368 | 10,51,486 | 1,59,882 |
| Total Households | 4,23,375 | 3,65,711 | 57,664 |
| Population Density | 1,056 / km² | 940 / km² | 4,551 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 14,50,901 literate people and 3,60,082 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,55,047 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 931 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,60,082 | 3,21,675 | 38,407 |
| Literate Population | 14,50,901 | 12,09,329 | 2,41,572 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,20,095 | 9,21,414 | 98,681 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,55,047 | 5,19,511 | 35,536 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 931 | 721 | 210 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.