Etah
Etah | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Coordinates: 27°38′N 78°40′E / 27.63°N 78.67°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Etah |
| Founded by | King Dil Sukh Rai Bhadur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Etah Municipal Corporation |
| • Member of Parliament | Devesh Shakya (SP) |
| • Municipal Commissioner | Sudha Gupta (BJP) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 131,023 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | UP-82 |
Etah (Hindi pronunciation: [eːʈaː]) is a city in the western part of Uttar Pradesh, India, and the administrative headquarters of Etah District. The nearest major cities are Aligarh and Agra. Located approximately 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Agra and about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of the Ganges River, it occupies a strategic position in the region.