Murthal
Morthal Khas
Village
Murthal is located in Haryana
Murthal
Murthal
Location in Haryana,Sonepat,India
Murthal is located in India
Murthal
Murthal
Murthal (India)
Coordinates: 29°2′N 77°5′E / 29.033°N 77.083°E / 29.033; 77.083
CountryIndia
StateHaryana
DistrictSonipat
Population
[1]
 • Total16,722
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
131027
Telephone code130
ISO 3166 codeIN-HR
Vehicle registrationHR
Nearest citySonipat and New Delhi,Panipat,Merrut
Lok Sabha constituencySonepat
Vidhan Sabha constituencyRai
Websiteharyana.gov.in

Murthal, also known as Morthal Khas, is a village in Sonipat district of the Indian state of Haryana.[1] It is located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of Sonipat, 45 km (28 mi) from the national capital New Delhi, and 202 km (126 mi) southwest of Chandigarh, the state capital. It is famous for its parathas.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Indian Census, Murthal (or Morthal Khas) had a total population of 16,722, of which 8,920 were males and 7,802 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 2,221. The total number of literates in Murthal was 11,325, which constituted 67.7% of the population with male literacy of 74.1% and female literacy of 60.4%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Murthal was 78.1%, of which male literacy rate was 85.9% and female literacy rate was 69.3%. The Scheduled Castes population was 3,258. Murthal had 3,274 households in 2011.[1]

Communities

According to the 1883 gazetteer of the Gurgaon District, the inhabitants of this village were Jats, mainly those of Antal clan.[2]

Culture

Cuisine

The Dhabas

Since Murthal falls in between many routes, it has become notable for its highway dhabas (small restaurants) and its food delicacies.[3][4]

Transport

Regional Rapid Transport System

In December 2020, the Haryana government approved the implementation of Delhi-Panipat Corridor for its Regional Rapid Transport System. The construction will be undertaken in two stages namely, Sarai Kale Khan to Murthal depot and Murthal to Panipat.[5]

Education

Universities

References

  1. ^ a b c "Census of India: Murthal". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  2. ^ Gazetteer of the Gurgaon District: 1883. 1883.
  3. ^ "Food Safari: In search of Murthal ke paranthe". The Hindu. 2 February 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  4. ^ "Breakfast at Murthal". The Hindu. 17 August 2008. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  5. ^ "Cabinet meet: Haryana govt approves Delhi-Panipat rapid transport system". Hindustan Times. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Annual academic presentation day". Tribune. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
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