Nabha
City in Patiala (Punjab), India
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Geography
Nabha is located at 30°22′N 76°09′E / 30.37°N 76.15°E. It has an average elevation of 246 metres (807 feet).
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Demographics
As of 2001 India census, 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
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.
Transport
Nabha railway station is situated at Nabha town on Bathinda–Rajpura line.