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Etah

This article is about the municipality in Uttar Pradesh, India. For its namesake district, see Etah district. For the settlement in Greenland, see Etah, Greenland.

Etah (Hindi pronunciation: [eːʈaː]) is a city in the western part of Uttar Pradesh, India, and the administrative headquarters of Etah District. The nearest major cities are Aligarh and Agra. Located approximately 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Agra and about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of the Ganges River, it occupies a strategic position in the region.

Geography

Etah is located at 27°38′N 78°40′E / 27.63°N 78.67°E / 27.63; 78.67.[1] It has an average elevation of 170 meters (557 feet). The upper and lower Ganga Canal flow through Etah.

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, Etah had a total population of 131,023, with 69,446 males and 61,577 females. The literacy rate was 85.62%.[2] Out of the total population, about 12,000 are of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.[3] The local languages are Brajbhasha and Kannauji.[citation needed]

See also: List of cities in Uttar Pradesh
Religions in Etah
Religion Percent
Hindus
 
 78.30%
Muslims
 
 17.92%
Jains
 
 2.80%
Others†
 
 0.6%
Distribution of religions
†Includes Sikhs (0.2%), Buddhists (<0.2%).

Government and politics

Etah is governed by the Etah Nagar Palika Parishad, a municipal body responsible for local governance.[4][5] The city covers an area of 13.49 km2 and is divided into 25 wards for administrative purposes.[3][6] The municipality is headed by either the municipal commissioner or president[7][8] It is represented by one Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha.[9]

Urban planning

The city's master plan (1984–2001) was created by the U.P. Town and Country Planning Department.[10]

Notable residents

The Urdu poet Amir Khusro was born in Patiyali, Kasganj.[11]

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Etah. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 2014-01-02.
  2. ^ "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Uttar Pradesh, Town Amenities (Excel – Row 901)". Censusindia.gov.in. 2011. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  4. ^ "NAGAR PALIKA PARISHAD ETAH | District Etah, Government of Uttarpradesh | India". Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Official Website of Nagar Palika Parishad, Etah". 5 September 2019. Archived from the original on 5 September 2019. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Official Website of Nagar Palika Parishad, Etah / About us / Mohalla & Wards covered by ETAH NPP". 11 September 2019. Archived from the original on 11 September 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  7. ^ "AMRUT Contact Details of Heads" (PDF). Amrut.gov.in. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Swachh Volunteering – MoHUA" (PDF). Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  9. ^ "बिजली की समस्या को लेकर सड़क पर उतरा अन्नदाता". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  10. ^ "Official Website of Town And Country Planning Department, Uttar Pradesh, India. / Etah (Etah)". uptownplanning.gov.in. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  11. ^ "Official Website of Nagar Palika Parishad, Etah / Etah City / History of Etah City". 17 September 2019. Archived from the original on 17 September 2019. Retrieved 17 September 2020.