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
Taluqdar of British India
c. 1894–1948
Flag of Maurha Estate
Flag
Coat of arms of Maurha Estate
Coat of arms
History 
• Established
c. 1894
1948
Succeeded by
India
Today part ofIndia
Maurha
Village
Maurha Fort
Maurha Fort
Maurha is located in Uttar Pradesh
Maurha
Maurha
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Maurha is located in India
Maurha
Maurha
Maurha (India)
Coordinates: 26°03′13″N 83°55′07″E / 26.053624°N 83.918529°E / 26.053624; 83.918529
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictBallia
Founded byRaja Mohar Singh
Government
 • BodyGram panchayat
Population
 (2011)
 • Total555
Languages
 • OfficialHindi and Bhojpuri
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
221718
Vehicle registrationUP
Websiteup.gov.in
Religions in Maurha
Religion Percent
Hindus
99.10%
Muslims
00.90%

Maurha has an ancient temple of Lord Shiva on its outskirts, which is believed to have been constructed in the 16th century AD.

References

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  1. ^ "Chak Mehar Ali Urf Maurha Village in Belthara Road (Ballia) Uttar Pradesh - census2011". census2011.
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