Murud (Ratnagiri), Maharashtra

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Murud is a town in Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra.

Murud is small town in the Dapoli sub district (taluka) of Ratnagiri district. Murud is commonly called Murud-Harnai to distinguish it from Murud Janjira (near Alibag, Thane).

Murud is a growing tourist spot famous for its scenic beaches, ancient temples and medival sea fort.

Famous social reformer Maharishi Dhondo Keshav Karve. (Bharat Ratna) grew up in Murud.