Murthal

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Murthal, also known as Morthal Khas, is a village in Sonipat district of the Indian state of Haryana. It is located 6 km north of Sonipat, 45 km from the national capital New Delhi, and 202 km southwest of Chandigarh, the state capital. It is notable for its cuisine.

Etymology

The name Murthal (or Morthal) means peacock's abode. It was named as such by Malhan, a Rajput who was fascinated by the scenery and numerous peacocks present in the area.

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.

Communities

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

Economy

Situated on the on Delhi-Amritsar National Highway, the Haryana Breweries, the Haryana Agro-Industries and various small scale industries are present in and around Murthal set up by the Haryana State Small Industries and Export Corporation.

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.

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.

Education

Universities

References

References

  1. "Report of the Commissioner for linguistic minorities: 52nd report (July 2014 to June 2015)". Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India.
  2. (28 January 2010). "Haryana grants second language status to Punjabi". [[Hindustan Times]].
  3. "Haryanvi".
  4. "Census of India: Murthal".
  5. (1883). "Gazetteer of the Gurgaon District: 1883".
  6. "CENSUS OF INDIA 1991 - Haryana".
  7. (2 February 2013). "Food Safari: In search of Murthal ke paranthe". The Hindu.
  8. (17 August 2008). "Breakfast at Murthal". The Hindu.
  9. (23 December 2020). "Cabinet meet: Haryana govt approves Delhi-Panipat rapid transport system". Hindustan Times.
  10. (4 February 2020). "Annual academic presentation day". Tribune.

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