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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.[2]

Geography

Nabha is located at 30°22′N 76°09′E / 30.37°N 76.15°E / 30.37; 76.15.[3] It has an average elevation of 246 metres (807 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[4] 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.[5]

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.[6]

References

  1. ^ Chaba, Anju Agnihotri (25 September 2021). “Punjab: Rich in culture but politically neglected, Puadh region now hopes it will finally get its due”. The Indian Express. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  2. ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). “Nabha” . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 19 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 147.
  3. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Nabha
  4. ^ “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.
  5. ^ “Rare facts about the History of Nabha”. Mintage World. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  6. ^ “Nabha Railway Station Map/Atlas NR/Northern Zone – Railway Enquiry”. indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 8 April 2026.