Ethapur (Yethapur) is a panchayat town in Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk in Salem District in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Ethapur is also referred to as "Vasishtronum" named by Vashista one of the Saptarishis (seven great Rishis).

As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Ethapur had a population of 10,054.

Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%.

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