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 | |||||||
History | |||||||
• Established | c. 1894 | ||||||
1948 | |||||||
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Today part of | India |
Maurha | |
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Village | |
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.
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