Awagarh is a historic town and a

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Etah district Etah district is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh, India, since 1854. Etah City is the district headquarters. Etah district is a part of Aligarh Division. About According to the 2011 census Etah district has a population of 1,761,152. ...

in the state of

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. It is a tehsil of many colours and contrasts. Here stands a 108-acre pristine fort of

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Rajputs rulers of the

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had built this magnificent fortress in the 12th century on a tiny mound, claiming the biggest moat encircling around it. The fort, surrounded by lush green fields, is an ideal destination for nature lovers and a perfect getaway from a chaotic city life. Raja Balwant Singh Ji of Awagarh, built a college named after him as Raja Balwant Singh College at

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. He donated hundreds of acres of land to the college. He also helped

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. This city ranked first in district in

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(Sahari) 2019 and second in state. Awagarh is the largest town after the district.

Culture

Tourist Places

* Awagarh Fort * Awagarh Fort Garden * Jain Tempel's *

Fairs , Festivals and Grand Procession

* Ramlila * Urs Mahotsav is very big fair in the city. *Annat Chaturdasi is second very big Grand Procession in the city. *Dev Chhat *Devi Pujan (Navratri) *Ram Barat is big grand procession in the city . Thakuron ka mela *Hanuman Jayanti *Mahavir Jayanti *Janmastami

Amenities

There are two police stations: Thana Kotwali, Kachpura and Mahila Thana, Main Chauraha. Awagarh city has been built around a market which is roughly 3 km in length. 1 Main Market 2 Fort Road 3 Block Market 4 Yadav Nagar Market 5 Raj Market 6 Agra Road Market 7 Etah Road Market 8 Kila Road Market

Transport

Road

Bus and taxis are available to major cities of state and other parts of the country. • Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation Bus Stand

Railway

Awagarh Railway Station Awagarh is a historic town and a municipal board, Municipality City in Etah district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a tehsil of many colours and contrasts. Here stands a 108-acre pristine fort of Jadaun rajput, Jadaun Rajputs ruler ...

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Tundla Junction Tundla Junction is an important station in Uttar Pradesh. It is located on the Delhi–Howrah main line 25 km from Agra City. Tundla is a technical halt for changing drivers and guards for almost all of the trains on the New Delhi–Mugha ...

References

Cities and towns in Etah district Forts in Uttar Pradesh {{Etah-geo-stub