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Etah
Etah is a town which is also the district headquarters of Etah district of Uttar Pradesh state, India. The driving distance from New Delhi to Etah is 207 km and it takes 8 hours approx by public transport to reach there.[1] Etah is dominated by Yadavs and Rajputs.

Etah is located at 27.63°N 78.67°E.[3] It has an average elevation of 170 metres (557 feet).

History
It is the midpoint of Kanpur-Delhi Highway. Historically, it is known for The revolt of 1857 because it was its one of the centre. It is also famous for Kachhala- a bank of Ganga in Soron.In Kachhala, a festival known as Shooker Mahostasava is celebrated which is also very famous among near by cities. The markets of Kasganj is also very famous.

on the previous time the actual name of etah was "aintha". it was when the king of awagarh going for hunting in the forest, he saw a fox who is chasing 2 dogs that's why he gave the name of this place "aintha". as the time pass it become Etah. it is very nice city and its Gurukul Vidhyalaya is world famous and also it has some exciting places. There is a historical fort which is built by the king of awagarh, Awagarh is a place whice is 24 km from Etah and a historical mandir is kelash madir. Etah District Facts

It is the one of the 34 most backward district of Uttar Pradesh that is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program. Etah District comes under Aligarh Division. Majority people are Yadavs and Rajputs. NH 91 passes through this district.Etah's nearest district and surrounded by Budaun, Aligarh, Farrukhabad, Mainpuri, Firozabad, Mahamaya Nagar, Kasganj.Previously Kasganj was a part of district Etah. Kasganj was established on 15 April 2008 by separating Kasganj, Patiali and Sahawar tehsils from district Etah. There are 8 blocks Jaithara, Marehara, Nidhauli Kalan, Sakit, SheetalPur, Awagarh, Aliganj, Jalesar. Raja Ka rampur is also one major town there. Agriculture

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.Major Agricultural Products: Rice, wheat, barley, jowar, bajra, maize. Raja Ka Rampur is having good fertility for producing the Tobacco.

Dress
The people of Etah dress in a variety of traditional and Western styles.[212] Traditional styles of dress include colourful draped garments – such as sari for women and dhoti or lungi for men – and tailored clothes such as salwar kameez for women and kurta-pyjama for men.[212] Men often sport head-gear like topi or pagri.[212] Sherwani is a more formal male dress and is frequently worn along with chooridar on festive occasions. European-style trousers and shirts are also common among the men.[212]

Etah District Density 2011
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Etah district for 2011 is 717 people per km2. In 2001, Etah district density was at 636 people per km2. Etah district administers 2,456 square kilometers of areas. Cultural

Ravana awaits his destruction in Ramlila Ground Etah
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Etah is a developing city. It is the district headquarters since the British times. National Highway 91 (India)(NH 91) passes through city Etah. The Padav maidan (open field ) is the field used for the army during army movements. Every year this field is use for Ram-Lila at Dussehra in month September and October and for exhibitions in month from December to February. Only these are the two events in a year when public of district Etah can enjoy the events like Kavisammelan, Dance competition and Fair.

Demographics
As per provisional data of 2011 census, Etah urban agglomeration had a population of 131,023, out of which males were 69,446 and females were 61,577. The literacy rate was 85.62 per cent.[4] Religions in Etah Religion 			Percent Hindus                          -66% Muslims                         -32% Jain                            -1.4% Others†                         -0.6% Distribution of religions †Includes Sikhs (0.2%), Buddhists (<0.2%). See also: List of cities in Uttar Pradesh

As of 2001 India census,[5] Etah has 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. Demographics

As per provisional data of 2011 census, Etah urban agglomeration had a population of 131,023, out of which males were 69,446 and females were 61,577. The literacy rate was 85.62 per cent.[4] Religions in Etah Religion 			Percent Hindus 66% Muslims 32% Jains 1.4% Others† 0.6%

Distribution of religions
†Includes Sikhs (0.2%), Buddhists (<0.2%). See also: List of cities in Uttar Pradesh

As of 2001 India census,[5] Etah has 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
Famous Sufi Sant Hazrat Abdul Gafoor Shah's Dargaah Situated in Holi Gate.

Bada Jain Mandir, Kailash Mandir, Hanumangarhi, Kaali Mandir, Soron (birthplace of Goswami Tulsi Das), Janta Durga Mandir, Vijaynagar, Pathwari Mandir. Patiali is the birthplace of Amir Khusro.

The famous Kailash Mandir at Etah was built by King Dil Sukh Rai Bahadur and is 148 years old.

Noah Kera village was famous for marriage of Lord Sri Krishna with Rukmini.

Etah is also known for world famous Gurukul. It is said to be providing education using traditional methods. Gurukuls are ancient residential schools.

Food
Etah food consists of the food prepared in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It consists of the famous Mughlai near in Agra cuisines and comprises vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods. The Etah cuisine is similar to the foods prepared in Punjab and Kashmir. Dum biryani, kababs, and kormas are some of the famous dishes made in this region. Education An illustrated manuscript of one of Amir Khusrau's poems.

Schools in the town include Apex Public School(Etah),Sri Ram Bal Bharati higher secondary school aruna nagar, St. Paul's Sr. Sec. School, Tulip Public School Etah, Assisi Convent School,s.b public school. Sarswati VIdya Mandir and Dr. Lokman Das Public School (The place Where Aazar Studies.christion agricultural inter college(famus for agricultural study). a.s.a inter college .g.i.c inter college. gandhi smark inter college.spacily for girls printis school and g.g.inter college are the most awesome schools in Etah. Ganjdundwara PG College and Dr. Z.H. Degree College and Jawaharlal Nehru Degree College Etah is the best college in the district for Science students.

Places To Visit
There is bird sanctuary about 10.0 km from this village called Patna Pakshi Vihar maintained by Govt of Uttar Pradesh. Its a point of money collection goes in to pocket of forest officer posted over there. There is no parking facility over there and you have to pay Rs.250/- to the officer posted to park your vehicle/car.forest area near railway station.nadrai bridge(pul) built by british.two ganga canal river are situated 10km from city on agra road here jalabi and cold water without freezing are popular.

Hangouts
Mehta Park and Thandi Sadak, Ghanta Ghar and Hathi Gate, are famous hangout places for people here. Mehta Park is famous for its Indian dish Samaosa.and forest area near railway station.