Ambedkar Nagar

Ambedkar Nagar is a district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is part of the Ayodhya Division and was created on 29 September 1995 from parts of the former Faizabad (now Ayodhya) district. The district was named after B. R. Ambedkar.

## Population According to the 2011 Census of India, the population of Ambedkar Nagar District was 2,397,888 (about 24 lakh people).

## Area Ambedkar Nagar covers an area of approximately 2,350 square kilometers (907 square miles).

## Tehsils Ambedkar Nagar district is divided into five tehsils: Akbarpur, Tanda, Jalalpur, Alapur, and Bhiti.

## Major Cities & Towns Ambedkar Nagar district is divided into five tehsils: Akbarpur, Tanda, Jalalpur, Alapur, and Bhiti.

## Languages The main languages spoken in Ambedkar Nagar are:

Hindi – the official and most widely spoken language. Awadhi – the predominant local language and dialect. Urdu – spoken by a significant section of the population. English – used in education, administration, and official communication.

## Education Ambedkar Nagar has a growing education system with government and private schools, colleges, and professional institutions.Ambedkar Nagar has a growing education system with government and private schools, colleges, and professional institutions.

Key Points:

The district has many primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools. Several degree colleges provide undergraduate and postgraduate education. Technical and vocational institutes are also available. The literacy rate (2011 Census) was about 74%.

Major Educational Institution:

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University is the university to which many colleges in the district are affiliated.

## Tourism Tourism in Ambedkar Nagar District (Uttar Pradesh)

Ambedkar Nagar is known mainly for its religious and cultural tourism. Visitors come to the district to see important shrines and pilgrimage sites.

Major Tourist Attractions:

Kichhauchha Sharif Dargah – A famous Sufi shrine visited by devotees from across India. Govind Sahab – A respected religious site and fairground. Shravan Kshetra Dham – An important Hindu pilgrimage destination.

## Famous Food The cuisine of Ambedkar Nagar is mainly influenced by Awadhi food. Popular dishes include biryani, kebabs, puri-sabzi, kachori, samosa, jalebi, and rabri.