Nokha, Bikaner

27°36′N 73°25′E / 27.6°N 73.42°E / 27.6; 73.42Country IndiaStateRajasthanDistrictBikanerFounded byMaharaja Ganga SinghGovernment • BodyMunicipalityElevation325 m (1,066 ft)Population • Total120,000 • Density70/km² (200/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)Vehicle registrationRJ-50

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.

See also

• List of villages in Nokha Tehsil

References