Etah district एटा ज़िला
Location of Etah district in Uttar Pradesh
State	Uttar Pradesh, India
Administrative division	Aligarh
Headquarters	Etah
Area	4,446 km2 (1,717 sq mi)
Population	1,761,152[1] (2011)
Literacy	73.27%.[1]
Lok Sabha constituencies	Etah
Official website

Etah district (Urdu: ایٹا ضلع, Hindi: एटा ज़िला) 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[link]

In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Etah one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).^[2] It is one of the 34 districts in Uttar Pradesh currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).^[2]

Demographics[link]

According to the 2011 census Etah district has a population of 1,761,152,^[1] roughly equal to the nation of The Gambia^[3] or the US state of Nebraska.^[4] This gives it a ranking of 272nd in India (out of a total of 640).^[1] The district has a population density of 717 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,860 /sq mi) .^[1] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 12.77 %.^[1] Etah has a sex ratio of 863 females for every 1000 males,^[1] and a literacy rate of 73.27 %.^[1]

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		Kanshiram Nagar district
	Mahamaya Nagar district		Farrukhabad district
		Etah district    East
	Agra district	Firozabad district	Mainpuri district

Coordinates: 27°30′N 78°45′E / 27.5°N 78.75°E / 27.5; 78.75

Etah
—  city  —
Etah Location of Etah in Uttar Pradesh and India
Coordinates	27°38′N 78°40′E / 27.63°N 78.67°E / 27.63; 78.67Coordinates: 27°38′N 78°40′E / 27.63°N 78.67°E / 27.63; 78.67
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District(s)	Etah
Population	107,098 (2001[update])
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)

Etah (Urdu: ایٹا, Hindi: एटा) is a town which is also the district headquarters of Etah district of Uttar Pradesh state, India.

Geography[link]

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 metres (557 feet).

Etah's nearest district and surrounded by Aligarh, Farrukhabad, Mainpuri, Firozabad, Mahamaya Nagar, Kashiram nagar.

Previously Kashiram nagar was a part of district ETAH. Kashiram nagar was established on 15 April 2008 by separating Kasganj, Patiali and Sahawar tehsils from district Etah. The district is named after a politician, Kanshi Ram. The decision taken by Mayawati, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and president of the BSP provoked protests by lawyers who had proposed to call it in honor of Sant Tulsidas, who was born here.

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 a developing city. It is the district headquarter 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[link]

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[2] 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.

The opening of railway line by the first president Mr.Rajendra Prasad.....Here is only one small railway line from ETAH to Tundla

Religious Places[link]

Bada Jain Mandir, Kailash Mandir, Hanumangarhi, Kaali Mandir, Soron (birth place of Goswami Tulsi Das), Janta Durga Mandir, Vijaynagar, Pathwari Mandir

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.

Famous Personalities[link]

Amir Khusro was born in Patiyali, Etah and is considered as one of the best poets of Urdu.

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