Gaddopur

Gaddopur
Village
Gaddopur Location in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 26°45′31″N82°07′03″E / 26.758716°N 82.117546°E / 26.758716; 82.117546
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Ayodhya
Assembly Segment	Ayodhya
Government
• Councilor	Ram Teerath [1]
Population
• Total	8,000 (approximate)
Languages
• Official	Hindi and English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	224001
Telephone code	+91-05278

Gaddopur is an industrial area and village in the Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh, India, located near the historic city of Ayodhya. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation and is part of the 10-Lala Lajpat Rai Nagar Ward, represented by corporator Ram Teerath (BJP). ^[2]

Demographics

Gaddopur is a typical village of Uttar Pradesh with a population of approximately 8,000. The residents belong to various communities, including Thakur, Brahmin, Yadav, Bania, Kumhar, and Dalit. The predominant groups in the village are Thakur, Brahmin, and Yadav.

Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for the majority of households. A smaller proportion of residents, particularly from the Brahmin, Thakur and Yadav communities, are employed in Central and State government services.

Transport

By road

Gaddopur lies on the East–West National Corridor along NH 27, which connects it to major cities such as Lucknow and Gorakhpur. The village is also well linked by road to nearby towns, markets, and regional centers, ensuring easy access for trade and travel.

By train

The nearest railway facility is the Ayodhya Cantt railway station, located approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) from the village. It serves as a major railhead connecting Gaddopur to several destinations across Uttar Pradesh and beyond.

By air

The closest airport is the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya, situated around 2 km (1.2 mi) away. The airport provides domestic connectivity and is an important link for travelers to and from the region.

Localities

Gaddopur comprises two main habitations — Bada Gaddopur and Chhota Gaddopur — which together form the core settlement of the village. These two habitations are closely interconnected, sharing common infrastructure, traditions, and community spaces. Despite being distinct in name, they function as a unified village, participating jointly in local governance, festivals, and economic activities under the Gaddopur Gram Sabha.

Neighboring villages of Gaddopur

Several villages lie on the outskirts of Gaddopur, some of which fall under the Gaddopur Gram Sabha, while others do not. These surrounding settlements maintain close cultural and economic ties with Gaddopur, contributing to a shared regional identity.

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References

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3. ANAND-TRANSFORMERS-PVT-LTD. ANAND-TRANSFORMERS-PVT-LTD GADDOPUR FAIZABAD
4. Jingle bell academy, Gaddopur, faizabad. Jingle bell academy, Gaddopur, faizabad
5. Janmorcha news office Gaddopur faizabad Archived 31 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine . Janmorcha news office Gaddopur faizabad
6. Times of india. times of india
7. "JINGLE BELL ACADEMY VISHNUPURI GADDOPUR MAJHAWAN PO FAIZABAD UTTAR PRADESH – the Learning Point".