Gaddopur
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Gaddopur | |
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Village | |
  Gaddopur Location in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
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| Coordinates: 26°45′31″N 82°07′03″E / 26.758716°N 82.117546°E | |
| 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]
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.
