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Etah
City in Uttar Pradesh, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Geography
Etah is located at 27.63°N 78.67°E.[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]
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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]
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