Awagarh
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Awagarh is a historic town and municipality 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 of the Rajput 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.
Awagarh
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| Awagarh | |
| Nickname: Awa | |
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| Country | File:Flag of India.svg India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Etah |
| Established | 12TH CENURTY thumbnail |
| Founded by | Raja Balwant Singh Ji |
| Government | |
| • Type | MLA, Chairman |
| • Body | Municipal council |
| Area | |
• Total | 6 km2 (2.3 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 2nd |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 59,990 |
| • Rank | 2nd in District |
| • Density | 6/km2 (16/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Awgarhites |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 207301 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-82 |
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.
Amenities
[edit | edit source]The town has two police stations: Thana Kotwali, Kachpura and Mahila Thana, Main Chauraha.
Awagarh was built around a market which is roughly 3 kilometers in length.
Transport
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[edit | edit source]Buses and taxis are available to major cities of state and other parts of the country.
Railway
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