23-502: Murthal , also known as Morthal Khas , is a village in Sonipat district of the Indian state of Haryana . 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. As per the 2011 Indian Census , Murthal (or Morthal Khas) had
46-608: A lone municipal corporation , Sonipat, and 3 municipal committees : Ganaur , Gohana and Kharkhoda . The following villages are under the Sonipat district. The district is one of the major education hubs in India. Apart from a number of schools and colleges, the district is home to many universities. Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology in Murthal was founded in 1987, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya in Sonipat
69-493: A population of 35,603 with 18,991 males and 16,612 females. Population of Children with the age of 0-6 is 4459 which is 12.52% of total population of Ganaur (MC). In Ganaur Municipal Committee, Female Sex Ratio is of 875 against state average of 879. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Ganaur is around 804 compared to Haryana state average of 834. Literacy rate of Ganaur city is 83.56% higher than state average of 75.55%. In Ganaur, Male literacy
92-471: 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
115-493: Is a vibrant town located in the Sonipat district of Haryana, India, and has the PIN code 131101. It lies approximately 60 kilometers from the national capital, Delhi, making it a strategically positioned town with both urban influences and rural charm. Ganaur is primarily known for its agricultural heritage, as it is surrounded by fertile farmlands that produce a variety of crops, including wheat, rice, and vegetables. The town’s proximity to
138-1175: Is also would be constructed in the district as per the Act of state legislative Assembly also one of the country's premier Union of India sports institute namely SAI center is also located in sonipat. Sonipat Junction Railway Station is located on the Northern Railways ' Ambala-Panipat-Delhi rail route. It lies on one of the most busiest railway line in North India that is Delhi - Chandigarh. . A number of passengers and express trains daily passes through it like Shatabadi Express, Shaan-e-Punjab, Malwa Express, Muri Express, Saryu Yamuna Express, Himalayan Queen, Sachkhand Express, Paschim Express, Kalka Mail, Jammu Mail, Unchahar Express, Amritsar Express, Jhelum Express, Tata Jat Express, Jan Shatabi, Shahid Express etc. In total, 64+ trains available from Sonipat daily. National Highway 1 and National Highway 71A , NH 334B, NH 44 , Western Peripheral Expressway and Eastern Peripheral Expressway pass through this district. Government of India plans to make first Bus Port in
161-472: Is around 90.15% while female literacy rate is 76.12%. Ganaur Municipal Committee has total administration over 6,863 houses. It has a great connectivity to the national capital through National Highway and Railway. Every train from ganaur connect with the national capital. The craze for government jobs is paramount in the town. Most of the government employees work in the central government department located in delhi. Around 10 private libraries have been opened in
184-471: Is bordered by Delhi , Panipat , Rohtak , Jind , Jhajjar and Baghpat ( Uttar Pradesh ). The district borders union territory of Delhi in south, Panipat District in the north, Jind District in the north-west, Uttar Pradesh state in the east with the Yamuna River acting as a border and Rohtak District in the west. The district is named after its administrative headquarters, Sonipat. Sonipat
207-420: Is covered with soil consisting of sand or sandy loam. Parts of this region have high PH values leading Kallor land. The district comprises three sub-divisions: Ganaur , Sonipat , and Gohana . They are further divided in four tehsils: Ganaur , Sonipat , Kharkhoda and Gohana . The tehsils of Kharkhoda and Sonipat fall under jurisdiction of Sonipat sub division, while tehsils of Ganaur and Gohana fall under
230-530: The essence of Haryanvi traditions. The town celebrates local festivals with enthusiasm, and you’ll often find fairs, folk performances, and other community gatherings that reflect its deep-rooted cultural values. An interesting personal connection to Ganaur is that it is the birthplace of Lokesh Vats, also known as “The Boy Who Travel.” Lokesh, born and raised here, is recognized for his love of travel, which has taken him to various parts of India and beyond. Despite his explorations, Ganaur remains close to his heart as
253-412: 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. Sonipat district Sonipat district is one of the 22 districts of Haryana state in northern India . Sonipat town is the district headquarters. It is a part of National Capital Region . It
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#1732930878655276-573: The industrial city of Sonipat also contributes to its growing economic landscape, with several small-scale industries emerging in the region. In recent years, Ganaur has seen development in infrastructure, education, and transport. The town is well-connected via the Grand Trunk Road (NH44), which links it to major cities like Delhi, Panipat, and Chandigarh. Ganaur’s railway station is a key stop for local and express trains, facilitating travel to various parts of North India. Culturally, Ganaur embodies
299-653: The jurisdiction of their respective sub divisions. These are further divided into seven blocks: Ganaur, Sonipat , Rai, Kharkhoda , Gohana, Kathura and Mundlana. The district comprises 343 villages, out of which 15 are uninhabited. There are six Vidhan Sabha constituencies in this district, namely, Ganaur, Rai, Kharkhauda, Sonipat, Gohana and Baroda. All of these are part of Sonipat Lok Sabha constituency . The other three Vidhan Sabha constituencies which are part of Sonipat Lok Sabha constituency, namely, Julana, Safidon and Jind are in Jind District . The district comprises
322-465: The leadership of Banda Singh Bahadur . Broadly speaking, the entire district is a part of the Punjab plain, but the area is not level in some parts. Over most of the district, the soil is fine loam of rich colour. However, some areas have sandy soil and others Kallar. The plain has a gradual slope to the south and east. The district may be roughly divided into three regions: The Khadar, the upland plain and
345-461: The pattern of Airport in Sonipat. According to the 2011 census Sonipat district has a population of 1,450,001, roughly equal to the nation of Gabon or the US state of Hawaii . This gives it a ranking of 338th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 697 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,810/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011
368-485: The place where his journey began. His story adds a unique dimension to the town’s legacy, inspiring young travelers and locals to dream big while appreciating their roots. Ganaur, with its blend of tradition, agriculture, and evolving modernity, is a town that beautifully balances the old and new, fostering a community that remains closely knit yet forward-thinking. Battle of Ghanaur was fought between Mughals and Sikhs at this place. As of 2011 India census , Ganaur had
391-639: The sandy region. Along the River Yamuna which is a narrow flood plain ranging from 2 to 4 miles in width and is formed by the river along its course. The Khader plain is 20 to 30 ft. lower adjoining upland plain. The soil is fine clay loam left by the receding floods of the Yamuna. Farmers in the Khadar area cultivate rice and sugar cane. Recently, the farmers have started planting Banana, Pappaya and other fruits trees in this area. It consists of Sonipat tehsil lying to
414-501: The west of the Khadar, and is the most extensive of the three regions: The Upland Plain is covered with old alluvium, which if properly irrigated, is highly productive. There is extensive Farming of crops, oil seeds, horticultural plants, vegetables and flowers in this region. The ridges in Gohana tehsil represent the northernmost extension of the Aravallis. A much smaller part of the district
437-441: Was 15.71%. Sonipat has a sex ratio of 853 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 80.8%. Scheduled Castes make up 18.62% of the population. Languages of Sonipat district (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 66.89% of the population in the district spoke Haryanvi , 30.15% Hindi and 1.24% Punjabi as their first language. List of films , Chandrawal , Jagat Jakhar ) Ganaur Ganaur
460-522: Was 69.3%. The Scheduled Castes population was 3,258. Murthal had 3,274 households in 2011. According to the 1883 gazetteer of the Gurgaon District, the inhabitants of this village were Jats , mainly those of Antal clan. Since Murthal falls in between many routes, it has become notable for its highway dhabas (small restaurants) and its food delicacies. In December 2020, the Haryana government approved
483-412: Was earlier known as Sonprastha , which later became Swarnprastha (Golden City), which is derived from two Sanskrit words, Svarna (Gold) and Prastha (Place). Over a period of time, the classical name Swarnprastha 's pronunciation degraded into Svarnpat , and then to its current form, Sonipat . The earliest reference of this city comes in the historical book of Mahabharata , and at that time, it
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#1732930878655506-544: Was founded in 2006 and O. P. Jindal Global University near Rathdhana was founded in 2009. Recently in 2012, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, NIFTEM, a world class institute was founded in Kundli which falls near Delhi border, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Delhi NCR Sonepat in Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Sonipat near Delhi was founded in 2013.Haryna sports University
529-501: Was one of the five villages demanded by the Pandavas in lieu of the kingdom of Hastinapur . This district was carved out of the erstwhile Rohtak district on 22 December 1972, with Sonipat as its headquarters. The one and only battle fought in Sonipat was Battle of Sonipat . Dahiya Jats of Khanda, Sonipat village witnessed the Battle of Sonipat against Mughals and won the battle under
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