Etah district

Located at the midpoint of Delhi-Kanpur Highway, Etah district spreads across 2,651 square kilometers of fertile agricultural land in Uttar Pradesh.

During the Vedic Age, the district formed part of Surasena Mahajanapada and later came under the control of Mauryas, Guptas, and Rajput rulers.

The district contains numerous temples, mosques, and gurudwaras where different communities gather to celebrate their respective traditions and festivals throughout the year.

The district headquarters in Etah city manages administrative services through 25 municipal wards and maintains connections via National Highway 91 and railway stations.

The district name evolved from 'Aintha' following an incident where a fox confronted royal hunting dogs, leading to its current designation.

Location: Aligarh division

Capital city: Etah

Shares border with: Hathras district, Farrukhabad district

Website: http://Etah.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 27.50000,78.75000

Latest update: March 11, 2025 03:45