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Awagarh

Awagarh
अवागढ़ (Hindi)
Awa Raj
Town
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
State Uttar Pradesh
District Etah
Founded by Raja Balwant Singh Ji
Government
 • Type Democratic
Population (2001)
 • Total 10,766
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Awagarh is a historic town and a Nagar Panchayat in Etah district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a town of many colours and contrasts. Here stands a 108-acre pristine fort of Jadon rulers of the Kshatriya clan, who after migration from Karauli had built this magnificent fortress in 12th century on a tiny mound, clamming the biggest moat encircling around it, 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 Agra. He donated hundreds of acres of land to the college. He also helped Rabindra Nath Tagore to set up Shantiniketan.

The main occupation of Awagarh is based on agriculture.Crops grown in the town are Wheat, Rice, Bajra etc. Many nearby villages like Sehvajpur,Gehrana Gadanpur,Mohanpur, Mandpura, Sehnaua, Veernagar, Kuberpur etc. depend on agriculture for their economy and through agricultural products. Apart from agriculture, other main occupation is business. Famous lines of business here includes Finance, Jewellery work, Seeds Production, Sweets Shops etc.

Bus and Taxis are available to major cities of state and other part of the country.



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