Lunkaransar
Lunkaransar
Loonkaransar | |
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| Coordinates: 28°29′42″N 73°44′54″E / 28.4950°N 73.7484°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Bikaner |
| Elevation | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 213,627 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| • Regional | Bagri language (बागड़ी)) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 334603 |
| Telephone code | 01528 |
| ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-07 |
Lunkaransar is a town, near city of Bikaner in the Bikaner district of Indian state of Rajasthan. Lunkaransar lake in Rajasthan is a playa lake formed due to deflation. Lunkaransar is most popular for Peanuts in Rajasthan.
Lunkaransar is a Sub division and tehsil headquarters in Bikaner District. Salt is called "Lun" in the local Rajasthani language. There once was a salt lake at this location. It is dry now. Lunkaransar is located on the Bikaner-Sri Ganganagar road (National Highway 62). It is famous for peanut crop production, therefore it is called Rajkot of Rajasthan. Its land and weather are suitable for oily crops. Jojoba plantation has been established. A Government olive oil refinery also been established. An olive oil plantation of 500 hectares is in production.