Etah
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Etah is a town which is also the district headquarters of Etah district
of Uttar Pradesh
state
, India
.
Etah is nearest district of Aligarh, Mainpuri
, Firozabad
, Kashiram nagar.
The primary occupation of the people of the district is Agriculture. The area is situated between Ganga and Yamuna (Doaab) which is highly fertile land (Alluvial soil). The farmers are taking even three crops in a year. The water for irrigation is available round the year.
Etah is the developing city. It is the district headquarter since the English rule. NH 91
passes through Etah. The Padav maidan (open field ) is the field used for the army during army movements.
, Etah had a population of 107,098. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Etah has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 63%. In Etah, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The famous Kailsah Mandir at Etah was built by King Dil SuKh Rai Bahadur and is 148 years old.
Noah Kera village was famous place for god Srikrisha, who came here for marrying Rookminy.
Etah District
Etah district is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India, and Etah town is the district headquarters. Etah district is a part of Aligarh Division. It is dominated by Yadavs and Rajputs.-Economy:...
of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
state
States and territories of India
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, India
India
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.
Geography
Etah is located at 27.63°N 78.67°E. It has an average elevation of 170 metres (557 feet).Etah is nearest district of Aligarh, Mainpuri
Mainpuri
Mainpuri is a city and a municipal board in Mainpuri district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the Mainpuri district and is situated to the north-east of Agra.-Geography:...
, Firozabad
Firozabad
Firozabad is a city in India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh.The ancient name of this town was Chandwar nagar; it is said that once in reign of Akbar the great, revenue was being brought through the city. it was looted by the people who lived here...
, Kashiram nagar.
The primary occupation of the people of the district is Agriculture. The area is situated between Ganga and Yamuna (Doaab) which is highly fertile land (Alluvial soil). The farmers are taking even three crops in a year. The water for irrigation is available round the year.
Etah is the developing city. It is the district headquarter since the English rule. NH 91
National Highway 91 (India)
National Highway 91 is a National Highway in India entirely within the state of Uttar Pradesh. NH 91 links Ghaziabad, on the outskirts of New Delhi to Kanpur. The total length of NH 91 runs to...
passes through Etah. The Padav maidan (open field ) is the field used for the army during army movements.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Etah had a population of 107,098. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Etah has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 63%. In Etah, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Religious Places
Kailsh Mandir, Hanumangarhi, Soron (birth place of Tulsi Das), Janta Durga Mandir, Vijaynagar, Pathwari MandirThe famous Kailsah Mandir at Etah was built by King Dil SuKh Rai Bahadur and is 148 years old.
Noah Kera village was famous place for god Srikrisha, who came here for marrying Rookminy.