Murud, Raigad
Murud
Murud-Janjira ,MJ | |
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Town | |
| Coordinates: 18°20′N 72°58′E / 18.33°N 72.96°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Raigad |
| Taluka | Murud |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Murud Municipal Council |
| • Mayor | Sneha Patil (Shivsena) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 15,658 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 02144 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-06 |
| Website | http://www.murudjanjira.com/ |
Murud is a town and a municipal council in Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Situated at a distance of 150 km (93 mi) from Mumbai, Murud is a tourist destination. The Palace of Nawab is located in Murud. The palace was built in 1885 for administration purposes. The palace is still owned by the descendants of the Nawab and is a private property.