Ayodhya is a city situated on the banks of holy river Saryu. In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, It is the headquarter of Ayodhya District and Ayodhya division. Ayodhya, also known as Saket, is an ancient city of India, is the birthplace of Bhagwan Shri Ram and setting of the great epic Ramayana. Ayodhya used to be the capital of the ancient Kosala Kingdom. It has an average elevation of 93 meters (305 feet).
Owing to the belief as the birthplace of Bhagwan Shri Ram, Ayodhya (Awadhpuri) has been regarded as first one of the seven most important pilgrimage sites (Mokshdayini Sapt Puris) for Hindus.
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Area
2,341 Sq. Km -
Population
24,70,996 -
Language
Hindi Awadhi -
Literacy
68.73% -
Villages
1,272 -
Blocks
11
Shri Narendra Modi
Hon'ble Prime Minister of India
Shri Yogi Aditya Nath
Hon'ble Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh
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Tele-MANAS Helpline: 14416
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Citizen Call Center: 155300
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Census 2027: 1855
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