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Maurha
Maurha is a village and a Gram panchayat in Ballia district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Its population is 555, per the 2011 Census.[1] Maurha's nearest railway station is Belthara Road. During British India it was a Taluqdari
| Maurha Estate | |||||
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| Taluqdar of British India | |||||
| c. 1894–1948 | |||||
Flag Coat of arms | |||||
| History | |||||
• Established | c. 1894 | ||||
| 1948 | |||||
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| Today part of | India | ||||
Maurha | |
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Village | |
Maurha Fort | |
Maurha Location in Uttar Pradesh, India Maurha Maurha (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°03′13″N 83°55′07″E / 26.053624°N 83.918529°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Ballia |
| Founded by | Raja Mohar Singh |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 555 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi and Bhojpuri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 221718 |
| Vehicle registration | UP |
| Website | up |
Maurha has an ancient temple of Lord Shiva on its outskirts, which is believed to have been constructed in the 16th century AD.
References edit
- ^ "Chak Mehar Ali Urf Maurha Village in Belthara Road (Ballia) Uttar Pradesh - census2011". census2011.
External links edit
- Maurh (Taluk) Homepage with Pictures and Map