Nuh (city)
|
Nuh नूह |
|
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Nuh
Nuh
|
|
| Coordinates: 28°07′N 77°01′E / 28.12°N 77.02°E | |
| Country |
 India
|
| State | Haryana |
| District | Nuh |
| Government | |
| • Type | democratic |
| Elevation | 199 m (653 ft) |
| Population (2011)मेवाती(अरा लाला) | |
| • Total | 16,260 |
| Demonym(s) | mewati |
| Languages Hindi, Haryanvi | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-HR |
| Vehicle registration | HR |
| Website | haryana |
| http://www.mewat.gov.in | |
Nuh is the district headquarters of the Nuh district (officially known as Nuh district) in the Indian state of Haryana ,. It lies on the National Highway 248-A i.e. Delhi-Alwar highway about 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Gurgaon. The town assumed importance at the time of Bahadur Singh of Ghasera because of the trade in salt manufactured in neighboring villages.
To the west of the town is a masonry tank of red sandstone tank featuring a chhatri adorned with floral designs, possibly connected with the name of Chuhi Mal. The tomb of Sheikh Musa combines Muslim and Rajput forms of architecture, and is about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) from the town.
Nuh is located at 28°07′N 77°01′E / 28.12°N 77.02°E. It has an average elevation of 199 metres (652 feet). It is 70 km from the capital New Delhi. It is located in the far south west area of Haryana.
Climate in City is Extreme. Lowest Temperature: 0-1 degrees Highest Temperature: 44-45 degrees
As of 2001[update] India census, Nuh had a population of 11,038. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Nuh has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63%, and female literacy is 44%. In Nuh, 20% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Various ancient monuments of historical importance are scattered in this region, including:
...
Wikipedia