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{{About|the district|its eponymous headquarters|Etawah}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Etawah district
| settlement_type = [[List of districts of Uttar Pradesh|District]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| total_type = Total
| native_name =
| image_skyline = Ravines in Etawah.jpg
| image_caption = Ravines near Etawah
| image_map =
| mapframe = yes
| mapframe-zoom = 7
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| coordinates =
| coor_pinpoint = Etawah
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Administrative divisions of India|Division]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kanpur division|Kanpur]]
| established_title = Established
| established_date =
| seat_type = Headquarters
| seat = [[Etawah]]
| parts_type = [[Tehsils of India|Tehsils]]
| parts_style = para
| p1 = [[Tehsil Sadar Etawah]], [[Bharthana]], [[Jaswantnagar]], [[Chakar Nagar]], [[Saifai]], [[Takha]]
| area_total_km2 = 2311
| area_footnotes = {{citation needed|date=September 2020}}
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_total = 1,581,810
| population_footnotes = <ref name=districtcensus />
| population_urban = [[Etawah]], [[Bharthana]], [[Saifai]], [[Jaswantnagar]], [[Bakewar]], [[Sarsai Nawar]], [[Mahewa]]
| population_density_km2 = auto
| demographics_type1 =
| demographics1_title1 = [[Literacy in India|Literacy]]
| demographics1_info1 =
| demographics1_title2 = Sex ratio
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| leader_title =
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| leader_title1 = [[Lok Sabha|Lok Sabha constituencies]]
| leader_name1 = [[Etawah (Lok Sabha constituency)|Etawah]], [[Mainpuri (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mainpuri]]
| leader_title2 = [[Vidhan Sabha|Vidhan Sabha constituencies]]
| leader_name2 = [[Jaswantnagar]] [[Bharthana]] And [[Etawah]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +05:30
| registration_plate = [[UP-75]]
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| blank_info_sec1 = [[National Highway 19 (India)|NH 19]], [[Agra–Lucknow Expressway]], [[National Highway 719 (India)|NH 719]] & [[State Highway 83 (Uttar Pradesh)|State Highway 83]]
| blank_name_sec2 = Average annual precipitation
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| website = http://etawah.nic.in/
}}

'''Etawah district''' is one of the [[Districts of Uttar Pradesh|districts]] in the western portion of [[Uttar Pradesh]] [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[India]]. [[Etawah]] town is the district headquarters. The district covers an area of 2311 km{{sup|2}}. It has a population of 1,581,810.<ref name=districtcensus />

==Administration==
Etawah district is administered by an [[Indian Administrative Service|Indian Administrative Service (IAS)]] officer serving as the [[District magistrate|District Magistrate (DM)]], who is responsible for the overall administration, [[Law and order (politics)|law and order]], and [[implementation]] of government [[policies]] in [[District|the district]].

For effective governance, the district is subdivided into six [[Sub- divisions of India|sub-divisions]] or [[Tehsil|tehsils]], each managed by a [[Sub-divisional magistrate|Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM)]]. These tehsils serve as the primary revenue and administrative units, handling tasks such as maintenance of land records, revenue collection, and overseeing local governance.

Further, the tehsils are organized into eight development blocks, each headed by a [[Block (district subdivision)|Block Development Officer (BDO)]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Administrative setup, District: Etawah |url=https://etawah.nic.in/administrative-setup/ |access-date=10 October 2022}}</ref>. The BDOs are tasked with planning, implementing, and monitoring development programs, rural infrastructure projects, and government welfare schemes at the grassroots level.

The tehsils and blocks collectively ensure that administrative functions, public services, and developmental activities reach the local population efficiently. This hierarchical structure facilitates coordinated governance, promotes accountability, and allows for effective execution of central and state government initiatives within the district.

The six [[Tehsil|tehsils]] of Etawah district are:

* [[Tehsil Sadar Etawah]]
* [[Bharthana]]
* [[Jaswantnagar|Jaswant Nagar]]
* [[Saifai]]
* [[Chakar Nagar]]
* [[Takha]]

===Blocks===
The eight [[Community development block|Blocks]] in Etawah are as follows:

* Barhpura
* [[Basrehar]]
* [[Jaswantnagar]]
* [[Mahewa]]
* [[Saifai]]
* [[Chakar Nagar|Chakarnagar]]
* [[Takha]]
* [[Bharthana]]

==Demographics==
{{historical populations|11=1901|12=4,43,489|13=1911|14=4,17,882|15=1921|16=4,03,197|17=1931|18=4,10,018|19=1941|20=4,85,410|21=1951|22=5,33,569|23=1961|24=6,42,294|25=1971|26=7,82,666|27=1981|28=9,39,030|29=1991|30=11,30,340|31=2001|32=13,38,871|33=2011|34=15,81,810|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=center}}

{{bar box
|title=Religions in Etawah district (2011)<ref name="religion"/>
|titlebar=#Fcd116
|left1=Religion
|right1=Percent
|float=left
|bars=
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|darkorange|92.17}}
{{bar percent|[[Islam in Uttar Pradesh|Islam]]|green|7.20}}
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.63}}
|caption=Distribution of religions
}}

According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] Etawah district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 1,581,810.<ref name="districtcensus">{{cite web |year=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Etawah|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1202/download/3822/DH_2011_0930_PART_A_DCHB_ETAWAH.pdf|access-date= |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 316th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name="districtcensus" /> The district has a population density of {{convert| 157 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name="districtcensus" /> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was 12.91%.<ref name="districtcensus" /> Etawah has a [[sex ratio]] of 970 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name="districtcensus" /> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 70.14%. 23.16% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes make up 24.55% of the population.<ref name="districtcensus" />

Hindus predominate in rural areas (nearly 97%). The vast majority of Muslims are urban and make up 20% of urban population in the district.<ref name="religion">{{Cite web|date=2011|title=Table C-01 Population by Religion: Uttar Pradesh|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11394/download/14507/DDW09C-01%20MDDS.XLS|website=censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>

{{Pie chart
| caption = Languages of Etawah district (2011)<ref name="languages"/>
| label1 = [[Hindi]]
| value1 = 98.18
| color1 = orange
| label2 = [[Urdu]]
| value2 = 1.75
| color2 = green
| label3 = Others
| value3 = 0.07
| color3 = gray
| thumb = left
}}

At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], 98.18% of the population in the district spoke [[Hindi]] (or a related language) and 1.75% [[Urdu]] as their first language.<ref name="languages">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Uttar Pradesh|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10224/download/13336/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-0900.XLSX|website=www.censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>

==Nagar Panchayat==
* [[Bakewar]]
* [[Ekdil]]
* [[Lakhna]]

== Villages ==
* [[Aheripur]]
* [[Bijauli]]
* [[Saifai]]

==Temples==
[[Image:Rathore Park.jpg|thumb|upright|Hajari Mahadev Temple]]
*[[Hajari Mahadev Temple]] at [[Sarsai Nawar]]
*[[Kedareshwar Mandir]] at [[Etawah]]
*[[Kundeshwar Mahadev Mandir]] at Kundeshwar Agra Road Etawah

== Tourism ==
* [[Sarsai Nawar Wetland]] is a bird sanctuary and a protected area.<ref>{{cite news |date=2 March 2020 |title=Six UP wetlands declared Ramsar sites this year - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/6-up-wetlands-declared-ramsar-sites-this-year/articleshow/74431796.cms |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref>
* [[Etawah Safari Park]]
* [[National Chambal Sanctuary]]
{{see also|Wildlife sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh}}

== Infrastructure ==
===Regional Transport Office===
*[[UP-75|UP-75 Etawah RTO]]

=== Railways ===
* [[Etawah Junction railway station]]
* [[Saifai railway station]]
* [[Jaswantnagar railway station]]

=== Road and Highway Network ===
Etawah district has a well-developed road transportation network comprising [[National highways of India|national highways]], [[Expressways of India|expressways]], and [[State highways in India|state highways]]. These roads connect the district with major cities of [[Uttar Pradesh]] and neighbouring states, supporting trade, commuting, and regional development.

The district lies on an important east–west transport corridor of northern India and is directly connected to [[Delhi]], [[Kanpur]], [[Agra]], [[Lucknow]], and [[Prayagraj]].

==== National Highways ====
The following national highways pass through or serve Etawah district:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Highway No.
! Name / Former Name
! Major towns covered in Etawah district
! Direction / Connectivity
|-
| [[National Highway 19 (India)|NH-19]]
| Grand Trunk Road (formerly NH-2)
| Etawah, Jaswantnagar
| [[Delhi]] – [[Agra]] – [[Kanpur]] – [[Prayagraj]] – [[Kolkata]]
|-
| [[National Highway 91A (India)|NH-91A]]
| —
| Etawah
| Etawah – [[Kannauj]]
|-
|NH-719
|
|[[Bhind]]
|Etawah – [[Gwalior]]
|}

==== Expressways ====
Etawah district is one of the key districts connected by high-speed expressways in Uttar Pradesh:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Expressway
! Entry / Coverage in district
! Connectivity
! Status
|-
| [[Agra–Lucknow Expressway]]
| Passes through central Etawah district
| Agra – Etawah – Kannauj – Lucknow
| Operational
|-
| [[Bundelkhand Expressway]]
| Originates near Etawah district
| Etawah – [[Jhansi]] – [[Chitrakoot district|Chitrakoot]]
| Operational
|-
|[[Atal Progress-Way]]
|Originates near Etawah district
|Etawah([[Uttar Pradesh]]) – [[Bhind]]([[Madhya Pradesh]]) – [[Kota, Rajasthan|Kota]]([[Rajasthan]])
|Operational
|}

==== State Highways ====
Several state highways provide regional and intra-district connectivity within Etawah district:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! State Highway
! Major towns / areas covered
! Connectivity
|-
| SH-83
| Etawah – Bharthana
| Connects Etawah with Auraiya district
|-
| SH-92
| Etawah – Chakarnagar
| Connects rural and ravine areas
|-
| SH-126
| Jaswantnagar region
| Local inter-district connectivity
|}

==Education==
{{Main|:Category:Universities and colleges in Etawah district}}
===Universities===
[[File:CAET Main Building.jpg|Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (in Etawah) of C.S.A. University of Agriculture & Technology|thumb]]
*Faculties of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Dairy Technology and Fisheries Science of [[Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology]] named [[Baba Saheb Dr. B.R.A. College of Agriculture Engineering & Technology]], [[College of Dairy Technology (Etawah)|College of Dairy Technology]] and [[College of Fisheries Science and Research Centre]], established during 1994–95, 2015–16 and 2015–16 respectively.
*[[Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences]] (formerly [[U.P. Rural Institute of Medical Sciences and Research]]) [[Saifai]], Etawah is a [[medical research]] [[public university]], established by [[Government of Uttar Pradesh]] under Act 15 of 2016. The university is running full-fledged [[Medical College]], Paramedical College, Nursing College, Pharmacy College, Multi Specialty 850 bedded [[hospital]], 150 bedded [[Trauma center|trauma]] and [[burn centre]] and 500 bedded super specialty hospital established in the university by [[Government of Uttar Pradesh]].<ref name="AU2016">{{cite web|title=रिम्स सैफई बना आयुर्विज्ञान विश्वविद्यालय|website=अमर उजाला|date= 6 June 2016|url=http://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/etawah/rims-becomes-ayurvigyan-university|language=hi}}</ref><ref name="BS2015">{{cite news | title= UP govt to establish medical science university in Saifai | newspaper= Business Standard India | date= 13 March 2015 | url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/up-govt-to-establish-medical-science-university-in-saifai-115031301071_1.html | agency= Press Trust of India }}</ref><ref name="NBT2016">{{cite web | title= सैफई मेडिकल यूनिवर्सिटी को गवर्नर का ओके |website=NBT | date= 3 May 2016 | url=http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/politics/saifai-medical-university-of-governor-ok/articleshow/52080483.cms |language=hi}}</ref>

===Schools and colleges===
*[[Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College]], [[Saifai|Heonra-Saifai]], Etawah or [[Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College|Chaudhary Charan Singh Degree College]] is a college offering under-graduate and post-graduate courses in Science, Arts, Law, Commerce, Computer, Management, Education and Physical Education faculties. The college is situated in Heonra village which is part of Saifai Block (Vikas Khand) and neighbour village of Saifai village. The college is affiliated to [[Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University|Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (formerly Kanpur University)]].<ref name="CCSPG College">{{cite web|title=www.ccspg.org (Website of Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College)|website=Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College|url=http://www.ccspg.org/}}</ref>
*[[Government Girls Post Graduate College, Etawah]] is government women's college offering BA, BCom and MA courses in [[Etawah]].
*[[Janta College Bakewar, Etawah]] is a college offering courses in Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial chemistry, Biotechnology, Commerce and Agriculture. The college is affiliated to [[Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University|Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (formerly Kanpur University)]]. It is considered as a top notch institution for science. It is accredited 'B' grade from NAAC.
*[[Karm Kshetra Post Graduate College]] or [[K.K. P.G. College, Etawah]] is a college offering under-graduate and post-graduate courses in Science, Arts, Commerce faculties. The college is affiliated to [[Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University|Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (formerly Kanpur University)]].
*[[Major Dhyan Chand Sports College, Saifai]] (Etawah) is a residential sports college in [[Saifai]], established in 2014. It offers teaching from 6th to 12th standard and by the curriculum of [[Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh|Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh (U.P. Board)]] and sports training in [[cricket]], [[association football|football]], [[Field hockey|hockey]], [[wrestling]], [[sport of athletics|athletics]], [[badminton]], [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]] and [[kabaddi]].
*[[Pharmacy College Saifai]], established in 2015, only government aided pharmacy college run by UP Government. Earlier affiliated with [[UPTU]], now part of [[Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.upums.ac.in/StaticPages/CollegeofPharmacy.aspx|title=Official website of the Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences|access-date=8 February 2019|archive-date=30 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190130142353/http://www.upums.ac.in/StaticPages/CollegeofPharmacy.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*
*[[S.S. Memorial Educational Academy, Saifai]], Etawah is a private B.T.C. training college. It offers 2 year B.T.C. which is also known as Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) outside [[Uttar Pradesh]].{{citation needed|date=December 2018}}
*[[S.S. Memorial Senior Secondary Public School, Saifai]], Etawah is a co-ed institute with English as the medium of instruction. The school is affiliated to [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE, New Delhi]] and [[National Council of Educational Research and Training|NCERT]] published books are introduced form class VI and onwards.<ref name="SSMSSPS">{{cite web|title=www.ssmssps.com (Website of S.S. Memorial Senior Secondary Public School)|website=S.S. Memorial Senior Secondary Public School|url=http://www.ssmssps.com}}</ref>

== Notable people ==


* [[George Adamson]], wildlife conservationist
* [[K. Asif]], film director was born in Etawah
* [[Sarita Bhadauria]] (b 1963) - politician and member of [[17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh]]
* [[Pia Bajpiee]] (b 1993) - Indian actress and model
* [[Babu Gulabrai]], a significant figure in modern Hindi literature was born in Etawah
* [[Allan Octavian Hume]], the founder of Indian National Congress was district collector in 1857
* [[Zakir Husain|Dr. Zakir Hussain]], President of India completed his high schooling in Etawah
* [[C. K. Jain]], former Secretary-General was born in Etawah
* [[Imdad Khan]], Sitar and Surbahar player, founder of [[Etawah Gharana]], lived in Etawah
* [[Mohsin-ul-Mulk]], prominent in Aligarh Movement
* [[Kaptan Singh]], born in Etawah
* [[Akhilesh Yadav]] (b 1973) - politician and member of [[17th Lok Sabha]]
* [[Akshay Yadav]], former MP born in Etawah
* [[Dimple Yadav]] (born 1978) - Indian politician and member of [[17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh|18th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh]]
* [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]] (1939-2022) - politician and founder of the [[Samajwadi Party]]
* [[Ram Gopal Yadav]] (born 1946) - Indian politician
* [[Shivpal Singh Yadav]] (born 1955) - Indian politician



== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{Official website|http://etawah.nic.in}}

{{Geographic location
|Centre = Etawah district
|North = [[Mainpuri district]]
|Northeast = [[Kannauj district]]
|East = [[Auraiya district]]
|Southeast = [[Jalaun district]]
|South =
|Southwest = [[Bhind district]], [[Madhya Pradesh]]
|West = [[Agra district]]
|Northwest = [[Firozabad district]],
[[Dhaulpur district]], [[Rajasthan]]
}}

{{Etawah district}}
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