Jaleshar is a small town in district Etah of Uttar Pradesh.
Jaleshar is easily approachable as it is just 45 kms. far
from Agra and approx. 55 kms. From Aligarh. It can be easily
reached during the day but during night there is no public
transport available. Jaleshar has mostly narrow lanes. approximately
80% of population is muslim.
Jaleshar is famous for making metal ghungroos though any
metal thing can be casted here. Generally the artisans make
Ghungroo and bells. The bells make of various sizes and
wieights i.e. from 50 gms. to 5 quintals. Jaleshar has very
close proximity to places famous for handicrafts. Purdil
Nagar is very near to it known for making glass beads. It
is very near to Aligarh and Hathras famous for brass metal
handicrafts and it is very near to Agra known for variety
of handicrafts. Jaleshar has a big potential for development
of metal casting handicrafts
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