Ambedkar Nagar district

Ambedkar Nagar is an administrative district in Ayodhya division, located in northeastern Uttar Pradesh and bordered by Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Gorakhpur, Sultanpur, and Ayodhya districts. The landscape consists of flat terrain with agricultural fields, small settlements, and a network of roads connecting scattered towns and villages.

The district was carved out of Faizabad district on September 29, 1995, during Chief Minister Mayawati's tenure. Its creation formed part of a regional administrative reorganization aimed at improving local governance in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

The name honors B.R. Ambedkar, architect of the Indian Constitution, whose legacy remains visible in public life across the region. Akbarpur serves as the main town, where administrative buildings and government offices form the center of daily bureaucratic activity.

Akbarpur sits centrally and houses the district administration, where visitors can find information about local matters and orientation within the region. Most towns are accessible by paved roads, though travel between settlements takes varying amounts of time depending on road conditions.

Hindi and Awadhi shape everyday communication in markets, government offices, and residential neighborhoods, with Awadhi especially audible in rural areas. Religious festivals from both communities draw residents from surrounding towns and create regular highlights throughout the year.

Location: Ayodhya division

Capital city: Akbarpur

Website: http://ambedkarnagar.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 26.43000,82.64000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:30