Nokha, Bikaner

Summary

Nokha is a town and municipality in Bikaner district in the state of Rajasthan. It is a planned tehsil of Bikaner. Nokha was established as a krishi mandi by the contemporary king of Bikaner state Maharaja Ganga Singh. Maharaja Ganga Singh confer title of "chandigarh" to nokha because it was well planned city like chandigarh. Raods and mapping of this city is incomparable. Nokha Bhujia(Snacks) is also famous world-wide. City is directly connected to Salasar Balaji temple and Tal Chhapar Sanctuary. It is connected to all major cities of India by rail and road network. a famous shiva temple Sengal Dhora shiv temple is located around 30 km from this town.

Nokha
City
Nickname: 
Dharam Nagri
Nokha is located in Rajasthan
Nokha
Nokha
Location in Rajasthan, India
Nokha is located in India
Nokha
Nokha
Nokha (India)
Coordinates: 27°36′N 73°25′E / 27.6°N 73.42°E / 27.6; 73.42
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictBikaner
Founded byMaharaja Ganga Singh
Government
 • BodyMunicipality
Elevation
325 m (1,066 ft)
Population
 (2017)[1]
 • Total120,000
 • Density70/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationRJ-50

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References edit

  1. ^ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.