Area Overview
What makes Awas Vikas Colony special
Awas Vikas Colony is UP Awas Evam Vikas Parishad — the state housing board — stock: planned, serviced, laid out to a scheme, and generally the most orderly housing in a UP district town. On this sheet it is the best-provisioned address by some distance.
THE PROBLEM IS THE NAME. Every sizeable UP city has an Awas Vikas Colony, and larger districts have more than one. The board allots by SCHEME AND SECTOR OR PLOT NUMBER, and that is what the allotment letter and the registration name — not the words “Awas Vikas Colony”.
THE DOCUMENTARY QUESTION IS TENURE. Housing board stock is often allotted on terms that restrict transfer until dues are cleared and freehold conversion is completed. ASK FOR THE CONVERSION DEED rather than accepting an assurance that it is freehold — the same advice given on DDA stock in Delhi and LDA stock in Lucknow.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled population in the Ayodhya twin-city belt.
Languages
Official language: Hindi. Awadhi is the everyday spoken language; Urdu is the additional official language of the district.
Communities
North Indian (Other)
Large professional population
North Indian (Punjabi)
Established community
Awadhi
Substantial long-settled community
South Indian
Corporate and IT community
Others
Communities from across India
An established Ayodhya locality under Ayodhya Nagar Nigam, with a long-settled population.
Typical Residents
46%
Families
Local households and society residents
26%
Young Professionals
Ram Path, the ADA offices and the hospitality belt
12%
Investors
Buy-to-let and held units
10%
Students & Staff
The institutional belt
6%
Trade & Services
Local business
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Awas Vikas Colony
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹2500 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Local market outlets₹40–180
Rolls, Chaat, Chinese
- Local dhabas₹80–250
North Indian, Parathas
- Local South Indian outlets₹60–180
Idli, Dosa
- Street food carts₹20–100
Chaat, Golgappe, Momos
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Patties, Chai
Popular Restaurants
- Local market restaurants₹400–900
Multi-cuisine
- Ram Path restaurants (5 km)₹700–1600
Multi-cuisine, Fine dining
- Society retail restaurants₹350–800
Multi-cuisine
- Chowk & Tedhi Bazar₹150–450
Awadhi, Street food
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
Cafes & Bars
- Local market cafes₹200–500
Coffee, Snacks
- Ram Path cafes (5 km)₹250–600
Coffee, Adda
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Chai
- Mall cafes₹250–600
Coffee, Snacks
- Local tea stalls₹15–60
Chai, Snacks
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Awas Vikas Colony
Exceptionally Connected
Rail, road and air • NO METRO — Metro Lite proposed only • Ayodhya Dham Junction • Airport 12 km
Local Train
Ayodhya Dham Junction is the main station, rebuilt and reopened in December 2023. Ayodhya Cantt (the former Faizabad Junction) serves the western side of the twin-city belt.
Metro
Ayodhya has NO METRO. UPMRC has proposed a Metro Lite for Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura, but it is at study stage — no line is under construction and no date is fixed. Connectivity runs on rail and road: Ayodhya Dham Junction was rebuilt and reopened in December 2023, and Maharishi Valmiki International Airport opened the same month. Judge this locality on road distance, not on a line that does not exist.
Airport
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, opened December 2023, is about 12 km — around 25 minutes off peak, longer on festival days.
Roads
The EM Bypass, VIP Road, Diamond Harbour Road and Barrackpore Trunk Road form the arterial network, with Chowringhee through the centre.
Commute Times from Awas Vikas Colony
Ram Janmabhoomi complex
20 min • Road
Ram Ki Paidi (Naya Ghat)
22 min • Road
Ram Path
8 min • Road
Chowk Ayodhya (main market)
16 min • Road
Ayodhya Dham Junction
16 min • Road
Ayodhya Cantt station
8 min • Road
Maharishi Valmiki Airport
12 min • Road
NH-27 (Lucknow–Gorakhpur)
12 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Regional universities6 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
- Regional institutes (Sector 62)4 km
Engineering • Private
- Dr Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University8 km
State University
- Rajarshi Dashrath Medical College10 km
Medical Campus
- JSS Academy (Sector 62)4 km
Engineering • Private
- Saket Mahavidyalaya8 km
Institutes
Schools (K–12)
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 2 km
CBSE • Established
- Delhi Public School Ayodhya8 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- Regional international school6 km
CBSE • Premium
- Step by Step School (Sector 132)10 km
IB • International
- Somerville School (Sector 22)8 km
CBSE • Established
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 3 km
CBSE • Established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Local parks
- Riverfront (2 km)
- The Ram Katha Park
- Ram Ki Paidi
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Local hospitals — 2 km
- Fortis Hospital (Sector 62) — 5 km
- Kailash Hospital (Sector 27) — 4 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Local parks
- Ram Path (5 km) (retail & dining)
- Ram Ki Paidi & Ram Janmabhoomi
- Prinsep Ghat
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹400/day • Gyms • Ayodhya Nagar Nigam jurisdiction
Coworking Spaces
- Local shared offices
- Naya Ghat Sector V
- New Town IT parks
- Day passes from ₹400
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Local dining
- Ram Path restaurants
- Strong pub and bar culture
- Late-night adda tradition
Awas Vikas Colony vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Awas Vikas Colony is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Awas Vikas Colony | Ranopali | Rani Bazar Colony | Karsewakpuram | Ashapur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹6K–10K | ₹6K–10K | ₹5K–8K | ₹5K–8K | ₹3K–6K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹10K–21K | ₹10K–21K | ₹8K–17K | ₹8K–17K | ₹6K–13K |
| Premium Rent | ₹26K–67K | ₹26K–67K | ₹21K–54K | ₹21K–54K | ₹16K–42K |
| Luxury Rent | ₹45K–1.36L | ₹45K–1.36L | ₹36K–1.1L | ₹36K–1.1L | ₹27K–84K |
| Train Station | Ayodhya Dham Jn (5 km) | Ayodhya Dham Jn (7 km) | Ayodhya Dham Jn (4 km) | Ayodhya Dham Jn (9 km) | Ayodhya Dham Jn (6 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | None — proposed only | None — proposed only | None — proposed only | None — proposed only |
| Airport Distance | None — proposed only | 12 km | 14 km | 10 km | 16 km |
| Nightlife | 13 km | Restricted — dry belt | Restricted — dry belt | Restricted — dry belt | Restricted — dry belt |
| Education Hub | Restricted — dry belt | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Moderate | Temple Distance | 4 km | 5 km | 3 km | 6 km |
| Safety Rating | 4 km | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.0/5 | Pure-veg belt | Pure-veg belt | Pure-veg belt | Pure-veg belt |
| Green Spaces | Pure-veg belt | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Good | Pilgrim Footfall | Very High | High | Very High | Moderate |
Why choose Awas Vikas Colony?
“AWAS VIKAS COLONY” NAMES A SCHEME TYPE, NOT A UNIQUE PLACE. Almost every UP city has one; the useful address is the scheme and sector number.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Local parks
Neighbourhood parks maintained by Ayodhya Nagar Nigam.
Best for: Morning walks & families
Green belts
Planted belts about 2 km, part of the city’s grid layout.
Best for: Cycling & walking
The Ram Katha Park
The vast central green at the heart of the city.
Best for: Walks & evenings
Entertainment & Things to Do
Local market, Chowk Ayodhya (5 km), Naya Ghat market
Ram Janmabhoomi (2 km),, Ram Ki Paidi,, Hanuman Garhi
Local sports grounds, the Ayodhya stadium, Ayodhya sports ground
Sector temples, Local shrines & gurudwaras
Daily Living in Awas Vikas Colony: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Local market
- Chowk Ayodhya (5 km)
- Chowk Ayodhya wholesale
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Local gyms from ₹1000/mo
- Hotel gyms
- Cult.fit (Ayodhya)
- Yoga studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Parking varies by street
- Wide planned roads
- Market parking tight
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Local library
- School libraries
- Society libraries
- Local reading rooms
Property Prices in Awas Vikas Colony
Average monthly rents in Awas Vikas Colony (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹3K – ₹3K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹4K – ₹6K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹6K – ₹10K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹10K – ₹21K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹16K – ₹35K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹26K – ₹67K | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹45K – ₹1.36L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: “AWAS VIKAS COLONY” IS A SCHEME TYPE, NOT A UNIQUE PLACE NAME. Nearly every UP city has one and larger districts have several. THE BOARD ALLOTS BY SCHEME AND PLOT NUMBER, and that is what the allotment letter and the registration name. ALSO ESTABLISH WHETHER FREEHOLD CONVERSION HAS BEEN COMPLETED — transfer may be restricted until it has.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Awas Vikas Colony
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Planned layout with proper roads, drainage and plot geometry
- ✓The most serviced address on this sheet
- ✓Established resale market with comparable transactions to work from
- ✓Close to the Ayodhya–Faizabad axis and its schools and hospitals
What to Watch Out For
- THE NAME IS A TYPE, NOT A UNIQUE PLACE — GET THE SCHEME AND SECTOR
- HOUSING BOARD ALLOTMENT MAY RESTRICT TRANSFER until dues are cleared
- ASK FOR THE FREEHOLD CONVERSION DEED, not an assurance
- Ayodhya has more than one board scheme — confirm which one is meant
- CHECK THE HEIGHT AND FACADE CONTROL POSITION — Master Plan 2031 caps non-religious buildings at 17.5 m and controls facades on the main paths
- Establish Ayodhya Nagar Nigam or ADA jurisdiction for the specific property
Renting in Awas Vikas Colony: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.2
Connectivity
3.2
Lifestyle
4.0
Safety
4.2
Environment
