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{{Short description|City in Patiala (Punjab), India}} | |||
{{More citations needed|date=November 2019}} | {{More citations needed|date=November 2019}} | ||
{{EngvarB|date=October 2013}} | {{EngvarB|date=October 2013}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date= | {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}} | ||
{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Nabha | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = Punjabi | ||
| other_name | Hindi | ||
| settlement_type | | other_name = | ||
| image_skyline | | settlement_type = City | ||
| image_alt | | image_skyline = Hira Mahal, Nabha.jpg | ||
| image_caption | | image_alt = | ||
| nickname | | image_caption = Hira Mahal of Nabha | ||
| pushpin_map | | nickname = | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_map = India Punjab | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| coordinates | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Punjab, India | ||
| subdivision_type | | coordinates = {{coord|30.37|N|76.15|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_name = {{flagu|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type1 = State | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] | ||
| established_title | | subdivision_name2 = [[Patiala district|Patiala]] | ||
| established_date | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| founder | | established_date = | ||
| named_for | | founder = Sardar Armaan Singh | ||
| government_type | | named_for = | ||
| governing_body | | government_type = Democratic | ||
| leader_title1 | | governing_body = Municipal Council Nabha | ||
| leader_name1 | | leader_title1 = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)]] | ||
| leader_name1 = Gurdev Singh (Dev Maan) | |||
| area_footnotes = | |||
| area_footnotes | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_rank = | ||
| area_rank | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_m = 246 | ||
| elevation_m | | population_total = 95,000 | ||
| population_total | | population_as_of = 2023 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_demonym | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| timezone1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| utc_offset1 | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code = 147201 | ||
| postal_code | | area_code = 91-(0)1765 | ||
| area_code | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code_type | | registration_plate = PB-34 | ||
| registration_plate | | website = | ||
| website | | demographics1_info1 = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] | ||
| demographics1_info1 | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Nabha''' is a | '''Nabha''' is a city and [[municipal council]] in the [[Patiala district]] in the south-west of the Indian state of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. It was the capital of the former [[Nabha State]]. Nabha is also a sub-division city which comes under Patiala district.<ref name="EB1911">{{cite EB1911|wstitle=Nabha|volume=19|page=147}}</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Nabha is located at {{Coord|30.37|N|76.15|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Nabha.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Nabha]</ref> It has an average elevation of 246 | Nabha is located at {{Coord|30.37|N|76.15|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Nabha.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Nabha]</ref> It has an average elevation of 246 metres (807 feet). | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2001}} India census,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Nabha had a population of 67,972. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Nabha has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Nabha, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. | {{As of|2001}} India census,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Nabha had a population of 67,972. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Nabha has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Nabha, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
== Modern Nabha == | == Modern Nabha == | ||
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In 1947, Nabha formed a part of [[Patiala]] and East Punjab States Union ([[PEPSU]]). At a subsequent reorganization, Patiala was created as a district and Nabha formed a subdivision in [[Patiala District]]. | In 1947, Nabha formed a part of [[Patiala]] and East Punjab States Union ([[PEPSU]]). At a subsequent reorganization, Patiala was created as a district and Nabha formed a subdivision in [[Patiala District]]. | ||
The modern Nabha is a thriving if somewhat dusty town (about 25 kilometers from [[Patiala]]). Nabha is famous as a manufacturing hub of [[combine harvester]]s | The modern Nabha is a thriving if somewhat dusty town (about 25 kilometers from [[Patiala]]). Nabha is famous as a manufacturing hub of [[combine harvester]]s. | ||
Like many other cities of India, Nabha has landmarks called "gates" which roughly circumscribe the city. In Nabha, these are Patiala Gate, Alhoran Gate, Dulladi Gate, Mehs Gate and Bouran Gate. | Like many other cities of India, Nabha has landmarks called "gates" which roughly circumscribe the city. In Nabha, these are Patiala Gate, Alhoran Gate, Dulladi Gate, Mehs Gate and Bouran Gate. | ||
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{{Authority control}} | {{Authority control}} | ||
[[Category: Cities and towns in Patiala district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Patiala district]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:48, 8 March 2026
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Nabha | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Hira Mahal of Nabha | |
  Nabha Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 30°22′N 76°09′E / 30.37°N 76.15°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Patiala |
| Founded by | Sardar Armaan Singh |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic |
| • Body | Municipal Council Nabha |
| • Member of the Legislative Assembly (India) | Gurdev Singh (Dev Maan) |
| Elevation | 246 m (807 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 95,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 147201 |
| Telephone code | 91-(0)1765 |
| Vehicle registration | PB-34 |
Nabha is a city and municipal council in the Patiala district in the south-west of the Indian state of Punjab. It was the capital of the former Nabha State. Nabha is also a sub-division city which comes under Patiala district.[1]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Nabha is located at 30°22′N 76°09′E / 30.37°N 76.15°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 246 metres (807 feet).
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Nabha had a population of 67,972. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Nabha has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Nabha, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Modern Nabha[edit | edit source]
| This section does not cite any sources. (October 2016) |
In 1947, Nabha formed a part of Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU). At a subsequent reorganization, Patiala was created as a district and Nabha formed a subdivision in Patiala District.
The modern Nabha is a thriving if somewhat dusty town (about 25 kilometers from Patiala). Nabha is famous as a manufacturing hub of combine harvesters.
Like many other cities of India, Nabha has landmarks called "gates" which roughly circumscribe the city. In Nabha, these are Patiala Gate, Alhoran Gate, Dulladi Gate, Mehs Gate and Bouran Gate.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 19 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 147.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Nabha
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.