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Fatehabad is located at {{Coord|27.1|N|78.19|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Fatehabad.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Fatehabad]</ref> It has an average elevation of 162 metres (534 [[foot (length)|feet]]). |
Fatehabad is located at {{Coord|27.1|N|78.19|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Fatehabad.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Fatehabad]</ref> It has an average elevation of 162 metres (534 [[foot (length)|feet]]).rong editing |
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Fatehabad, Agra
Fatehabad | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Agra |
| Elevation | 162 m (531 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 19,318 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 283 111 |
| Telephone code | 91 5612 |
| Vehicle registration | UP80 |
Fatehabad (Hindi: फतेहाबाद) is a city in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is nearly 35 km south-east of Agra in the direction of Bah.
History
Fatehabad was founded by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb after his victory over his brother Dara Shikoh on 29 May 1658.[1][2] Aurangzeb's Badshahi Bagh is located around 3 km away from Fatehabad. Later, Fatehabad was the stable of Maratha king Daulatrao Scindia (1794–1827) who ruled over Gwalior. The historical name of the city is Samugarh.[3]
Geography
Fatehabad is located at 27°06′N 78°11′E / 27.1°N 78.19°E.[4] It has an average elevation of 162 metres (534 feet).rong editing
Demographics
As of 2000[update] India census,[5] Fatehabad had a population of 19,318. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Fatehabad has an average literacy rate (adult) of 61.72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 70.87% of the males and 50.93% of females literate. A good 16.8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy
The major crops grown in the area are : Wheat, Maize, Potato, Tomato, Onion, Carrot, Louki, Karela, Tinda, Parwal, Mung, Urad, Chana, Rajma and Mustard.
Schools and colleges
- Ratan Devi Convent School
- Saraswati Gyan Mandir (Co-Education)
- Janta Inter College - Boys College
- Bhagwan Devi Kanya Inter College - For Girls
- Rajkeey Maha Vidhyalay (D.B.R.A.U. AGRA)
- Shanti Niketan Vidhya Mandir, Hanuman Nagar
- Saraswati Vidya Mandir, PITAVALI POKHAR
- Mtek computer institute,Purani Galla MAndi
- Usha Devi convent school,purani state bank,purani galla mandi
- Taxila vidyapeeth school fatehabad agra
- Tech world computer institute,near ghandhi chock choraha
- S.S.L Convent Public School, Sarangpur Road
- Kanya Inter College,near Bag Colony,Fatehabad Agra
- Gopinath School, Jamuna Gali, Fatehabad Agra