Nokha, Bikaner
Nokha | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Nickname: Dharam Nagri | |
| Coordinates: 27°36′N 73°25′E / 27.6°N 73.42°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Bikaner |
| Founded by | Maharaja Ganga Singh |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Nokha Municipality |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 120,000 |
| • Density | 70/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-50 |
| Website | Nokha Municipality |
Nokha is a town and Municipality in Bikaner District in the state of Rajasthan. 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. Nokha is famous for its Razai[quilts] which are warm and feather weight. .Roads 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 via State Highway-20. 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.