Amethi is a town and a nagar panchayat in the Lucknow district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Geography

Amethi is located at 26°46′N 81°09′E / 26.76°N 81.15°E / 26.76; 81.15.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Amethi had a population of 11,366. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Amethi has an average literacy rate of 75%. In Amethi, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Notable people

• Hashmat Ali Khan, Islamic scholar