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{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
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| Clean Survey Mission Rank (स्वच्छ सर्वेक्षण मिशन) = 4th In India , 1st In Uttar Pradesh
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'''Awagarh''' is a historic town and a [[municipal board|Municipality Council]] [[Nagar Panchayat|(नगर पालिका परिषद)]] in [[Etah district]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://etah.nic.in/history/|title=History of Etah {{!}} District Etah , Government of Uttarpradesh|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> 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 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wanderlustcraving.com/2017/02/07/awagarh-royal-fort/|title=Awagarh - The Lost Royalty|last=Ayandrali|date=2017-02-07|website=SCATTERED EXPRESSIONS…|language=en|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> The fort, surrounded by lush green fields, is an ideal destination for nature lovers and a perfect getaway from a chaotic city life.
'''Awagarh''' is a historic town and a [[municipal board|Municipality]] [[City]] in [[Etah district]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://etah.nic.in/history/|title=History of Etah {{!}} District Etah , Government of Uttarpradesh|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> 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 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wanderlustcraving.com/2017/02/07/awagarh-royal-fort/|title=Awagarh - The Lost Royalty|last=Ayandrali|date=2017-02-07|website=SCATTERED EXPRESSIONS…|language=en|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> The fort, surrounded by lush green fields, is an ideal destination for nature lovers and a perfect getaway from a chaotic city life.


[[Balwant Singh of Awagarh|Raja Balwant Singh Ji of Awagarh]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://infolog.in/awagarh-jagir/|title=AWAGARH|website=infolog.in}}</ref> 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.
[[Balwant Singh of Awagarh|Raja Balwant Singh Ji of Awagarh]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://infolog.in/awagarh-jagir/|title=AWAGARH|website=infolog.in}}</ref> 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.
Awagarh is the largest town after the district.
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* Ramlila
* Ramlila
* Urs Mahotsav is very big fair in the city.
* Urs Mahotsav is very big fair in the city.
*Annat Chaturdasi is very big Grand Procession in the city.
*Annat Chaturdasi is second very big Grand Procession in the city.
*Dev Chhat
*Dev Chhat
*Devi Pujan (Navratri)
*Devi Pujan (Navratri)
*Ram Barat is second big grand procession in the city .
*Ram Barat is big grand procession in the city . Thakuron ka mela
*Hanuman Jayanti
*Hanuman Jayanti
*Mahavir Jayanti  
*Mahavir Jayanti  
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7 Etah Road Market
7 Etah Road Market
8 Kila Road Market


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
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[[Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|• Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] Bus Stand
[[Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|• Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] Bus Stand


==== Railway ====
=== Railway ===


* [[Awagarh Railway Station]]
* [[Awagarh Railway Station]]
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* [[Agra Cantonment railway station|Agra Cantonment]]
* [[Agra Cantonment railway station|Agra Cantonment]]
* [[Tundla Junction railway station|Tundla Junction]]
* [[Tundla Junction railway station|Tundla Junction]]
== See also ==
* [[List of forts in Uttar Pradesh]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 10:08, 21 October 2022

Awagarh
Municipal Council
Municipal Council
Awagarh
Nickname: 
Awa
Awagarh is located in Uttar Pradesh
Awagarh
Awagarh
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27°27′26″N 78°29′14″E / 27.45722°N 78.48722°E / 27.45722; 78.48722Coordinates: 27°27′26″N 78°29′14″E / 27.45722°N 78.48722°E / 27.45722; 78.48722
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictEtah
Founded byRaja Balwant Singh Ji
Government
 • TypeMLA , Chairman
 • BodyMunicipal council
Area
 • Total6 km2 (2 sq mi)
 • Rank2nd
Population
 (2011)
 • Total59,990
 • Rank2nd in District
DemonymAwgarhites
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUP-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.

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[edit]

Tourist Places[edit]

  • Awagarh Fort
  • Awagarh Fort Garden
  • Jain Tempel's

Fairs , Festivals and Grand Procession[edit]

  • 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[edit]

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[edit]

Road[edit]

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[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "History of Etah | District Etah , Government of Uttarpradesh". Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  2. ↑ Ayandrali (7 February 2017). "Awagarh - The Lost Royalty". SCATTERED EXPRESSIONS…. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  3. ↑ "AWAGARH". infolog.in.


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