Jalesar is a Nagar Palika in

Etah Etah () 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 mile ...

Sub District,

Etah district Etah district () is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh, India, since 1854. Etah City is the district headquarters. Etah district is a part of Aligarh Division. About According to the 2011 census Etah district has a population of 1,761 ...

in the

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. There is a fort of Awagarh near Jalesar, Awagarh is from Jalesar It is connected by road to other towns such as

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and Agra. Jalesar is located on National Highway 321G approximately from Agra. There is road connectivity from Agra, Tundla, Awagarh, Etah, Kasganj, Soron, Ujhani, Badaun, and Bareily. Rail Connectivity exists from Jalesar to Tundla, Etah. Recently a new line also added to connect Jalesar through Rail Network to Agra.

History

Jalesar was listed in the ''

Ain-i Akbari The ''Ain-i-Akbari'' (), or the "Administration of Akbar", is a 16th-century detailed document regarding the administration of the Mughal Empire under Emperor Akbar, written by his court historian, Abu'l Fazl, in the Persian language. It forms V ...

'' ( 1595) as a '' mahal'' under '' sarkar''

Agra Agra ( ) is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, about south-east of the national capital Delhi and 330 km west of the state capital Lucknow. With a population of roughly 1.6 million, Agra is the ...

. It was listed with an assessed revenue of 6,835,400 ''

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''s and was expected to supply 5,000 infantry and 400 cavalry to the Mughal army.

Demographics

Jalesar is a Nagar Palika Parishad in district of Etah, Uttar Pradesh. The Jalesar is divided into 25 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Jalesar has population of 38,130 of which 20,173 are males while 17,957 are females as per report released by Census of India 2011. Jalesar has total administration over 13,980 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.

Areas

Jalesar town has several markets. Main shoppings area are Maharana Pratap circle agra road, katra chungi, sherganj, Posti khana, Bara Bazar, Nala Bazar, Gandhi chowk, Mandi Jawahar Ganj, Mahaveer Ganj etc.

Tourism

Patna Bird Sanctuary Patna Bird Sanctuary is a protected area in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district encompassing a lentic lake that is an important wintering ground for migrating birds.. It is situated near a town Jalesar which is also known as Ghungroo Nagari or Bell C ...

is approximately away on Sikandra Rao Road. In December and January, it becomes a residence of migrated birds from European and American zones. Jalesar is a town of brass and famous for its 'Pital Udhyog' which has never faded its shine. Jalesar is known for its cast Temple bells, Famous Temples are Ram Mandir in Gali Boharan, Chintaharan Mandir & Laxmi Narayan Mandir near Govt. Hospital, Pathwari Mandir situated on road to Hathras Junction and Hanuman Mandir in Mahavir Ganj Other temples in the area are Bhairo Bagichi, Dwarkadheesh Mandir. Famous Mosque Sunheri Masjid in Kila Road, Jama Masjid Nearby Kotwali Thana, Ek Minar Masjid in Bazar bisat Khana & Masjid Markaz in Memran. Jalesar is famous for Saturday Jaat for which people from farther towns and villages visit to devote their respect. This has been custom for many years and being continued. Another attraction is Dargah Place which is located near old Basant Vatika and has been a place to Organize Urs Mela which is enjoyed by residents. Nearby Dargah place a Famous Shani Mandir is also situated well known for Saturday Aarti.

References

{{Reflist Cities and towns in Etah district Parganas of sarkar Agra listed in the Ain-i-Akbari