Awagarh

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Awagarh
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27°27′26″N78°29′14″E / 27.45722°N 78.48722°E / 27.45722; 78.48722
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Etah
Founded byRaja Balwant Singh Ji
Government
  TypeMLA , Chairman
  BodyMunicipal council
Area
  Total6 km2 (2 sq mi)
  Rank2nd
Population
 (2011)
  Total59,990
  Rank2nd in District
Demonym Awgarhites
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration UP-82

Awagarh is a historic town and a Municipality City in Etah district [1] 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 Rajputs rulers of the Kshatriya clan, who after migration from Karauli had built this magnificent fortress in the 12th century on a tiny mound, claiming the biggest moat encircling around it. [2] The fort, surrounded by lush green fields, is an ideal destination for nature lovers and a perfect getaway from a chaotic city life.

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Raja Balwant Singh Ji of Awagarh, [3] built a college named after him as Raja Balwant Singh College at Agra. He donated hundreds of acres of land to the college. He also helped Rabindra Nath Tagore to set up Shantiniketan. This city ranked first in district in Swachh Bharat Mission (Sahari) 2019 and second in state.

Awagarh is the largest town after the district.

Culture

Tourist Places

Fairs , Festivals and Grand Procession

(Gupta's mela)

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

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References

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