{{pp|small=yes}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2025}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Murthal | native_name = | native_name_lang = | other_name = Morthal Khas | nickname = | settlement_type = Village | image_skyline = | image_alt = | image_caption = | pushpin_map = India Haryana#India3 | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Haryana, Sonepat, India | coordinates = {{coord|29|2|N|77|5|E|display=inline,title}} | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = India | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Haryana | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name2 = Sonipat | established_title = <!-- Established --> | established_date = | founder = | named_for = | government_type = | governing_body = | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_rank = | area_total_km2 = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | population_total = 16722 | population_as_of = | population_rank = | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = | population_footnotes = <ref name="Census2011Gov"/> | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_info1 = Hindi<ref name=nclmanurep2010>{{cite web |url = http://www.nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf |title = Report of the Commissioner for linguistic minorities: 52nd report (July 2014 to June 2015) |pages = 85–86 |publisher = Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |access-date = 16 February 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161115133948/http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf |archive-date = 15 November 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | demographics1_title2 = Official | demographics1_info2 = English, Punjabi<ref name="punjabiofficial">{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/haryana-grants-second-language-status-to-punjabi/story-MTUeEQDE4fRCbEyPkAm63N.html |title=Haryana grants second language status to Punjabi |work=Hindustan Times |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |date=28 January 2010 |access-date=2 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105012411/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/haryana-grants-second-language-status-to-punjabi/story-MTUeEQDE4fRCbEyPkAm63N.html |archive-date=5 November 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> | demographics1_title3 = Regional | demographics1_info3 = Haryanvi<ref>{{cite web |title=Haryanvi |url=https://www.ethnologue.com/language/bgc |website=Ethnologue |access-date=8 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref> | timezone1 = IST | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = PIN | postal_code = 131027 | area_code_type = Telephone code | area_code = 130 | registration_plate = HR | blank1_name_sec1 = Nearest city | blank1_info_sec1 = Sonipat, New Delhi | blank2_name_sec1 = Lok Sabha constituency | blank2_info_sec1 = Sonepat | blank3_name_sec1 = Vidhan Sabha constituency | blank3_info_sec1 = Rai | website = {{URL|haryana.gov.in}} | iso_code = IN-HR | footnotes = }}
'''Murthal''', also known as '''Morthal Khas''', is a village in Sonipat district of the Indian state of Haryana.<ref name="Census2011Gov"/> It is located {{convert|6|km}} north of Sonipat, {{cvt|45|km}} from the national capital New Delhi, and {{cvt|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.<ref name="Census_1991"/>
== 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.<ref name="Census2011Gov">{{cite web |title=Census of India: Murthal |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/census.website/data/population-finder |website= Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=15 November 2023<!--Search for 'Morthal Khas' in the URL-->}}</ref>
===Communities=== According to the 1883 gazetteer of the Gurgaon District, the inhabitants of this village were Jats, mainly those of Antal clan.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YacIAAAAQAAJ&q=Antal |title=Gazetteer of the Gurgaon District: 1883 |date=1883 |language=en}}</ref>
==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.<ref name="Census_1991">{{cite web |title=CENSUS OF INDIA 1991 - Haryana |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/32658/download/35839/29955_1991_SON.pdf |website=The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India |access-date=Aug 19, 2025}}</ref>
==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.<ref>{{Cite news|title = Food Safari: In search of Murthal ke paranthe|url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/food-safari-in-search-of-murthal-ke-paranthe/article4364734.ece|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 2 February 2013|access-date = 22 September 2015|issn = 0971-751X|language = en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title = Breakfast at Murthal|url = http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/article1437552.ece|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 17 August 2008|access-date = 22 September 2015|issn = 0971-751X|language = en}}</ref>
==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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cabinet meet: Haryana govt approves Delhi-Panipat rapid transport system |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/cabinet-meet-haryana-govt-approves-delhi-panipat-rapid-transport-system/story-GB7vH7sdaJRukIezPcI2EL.html |access-date=28 December 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=23 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
==Education== ===Universities=== * Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, also known as DCRUST. Many colleges are affiliated to this university. * Tau Devi Lal Government Women College, Murthal<ref>{{cite news |title=Annual academic presentation day |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/annual-academic-presentation-day-35710 |access-date=18 May 2022 |work=Tribune |date=4 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
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Category:Cities and towns in Sonipat district