Khurja is a city (and a municipal board) in Bulandshahr district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

[2] The name Khurja is derived from the Urdu word kharija meaning, cancelled or condemned, as the revenue for this town was waived because this land included many swamps and the agricultural possibilities were rare.

The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) for Khurja supervises revenue collection and maintains law and order at the local level.

These councilors form the Nagar Palika's governing body, focusing on issues specific to their wards, such as road maintenance, waste disposal, and water supply.

Current MLA: Mrs. Meenakshi Singh Khurja is also a segment of the Gautam Buddha Nagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary representation.

Current MP: Dr. Mahesh Sharma The history of Khurja pottery goes back to around 14th century, when some retreating (wounded) soldiers and commanders from Timur's army decided to remain.

During World War II, ban was imposed on various metals for making household utensils and import of ceramic goods was drastically curtailed.

The Government of Uttar Pradesh set up a panel in Nov.1990 to examine the working of the corporation and to consider the proposal of the passing of the commercial activities back to the Pottery Development Centre (Local Office of Directorate of fisheries.)

The second biggest annual fair of Khurja is held during the Hindu festival of Navratri after the establishment of a new temple Nav Durga Shakti Mandir.

Inter college is also said to be a piece of art and Diwan JI Ka Mandir Near by Padam Singh gate it is very old Temple like 100-150 year old.

of U.P and UPPCL for setting up 2 x 660 MW Super critical Thermal Power Project in Tehsil Khurja, District Bulandshahar, U.P.

Arshiya International Ltd's upcoming FTWZ (Free Trade and Warehousing Zone) in Khurja is strategically located connecting the Western and Eastern freight corridors with the manufacturing hub of India in the NCR.

Khurja being a significant town is linked by rail on the Delhi – Calcutta line and via the old GT Road to many major cities in India.

Time can be saved by taking the expressway from Delhi to Noida, then the Dankaur station road to Sikandrabad, which is 37 km from Khurja.