Nimbahera
Nimbahera is a town and a municipality in Chittorgarh district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located around 350 km (220 mi) south-west of the state capital, Jaipur. Nimbahera is well connected through both rail and road; it lies on the railway line connecting Ajmer to Ratlam.
Nimbahera | |
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Town | |
| Nickname(s): Cement City | |
  Nimbahera Location in Rajasthan, India  Nimbahera Nimbahera (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24.62°N 74.68°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Chittorgarh |
| Government | |
| • MLA | Udailal Anjana (INC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24 km2 (9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 437 m (1,434 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 86,453 |
| • Density | 3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 312601, 312617 (Kailash Nagar) |
| Telephone code | +91-1477 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-09 |
Geography
Nimbahera is located at 24.62°N 74.68°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 437metres (1433feet).
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[2] Nimbahera had a population of 78,123. In Nimbahera, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History
Nimbahera was named after the local river Nimba. However, Nimbahera was a district in the princely state of Tonk (princely state) before independence, and later it was merged into the Chittorgarh district of the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Economy
Nimbahera is known for its stone, Nimbahera stone, a kind of limestone which is used as a building material and raw material in cement manufacturing, thus making it a suitable destination for cement industries. Limestone being available in plenty serves as a good source of employment for the people of Nimbahera. Nimbahera is one of the highest cement manufacturing centres in Asia. At present, four major cement plants, JK Cement, Mangrol, Wonder Cement, and Lafarge Cement are in production. Two cement plants, Imami Cement and Dalmiya Cement, are upcoming. There is no doubt Nimbahera is the cement hub of India
The city is also known for its largest Krishi Upaj Mandi (which in English means Agricultural products market), not only the largest mandi of the district, but also a major mandi of the state. In 2009 The Krishi Upaj Mandi become the first and only district mandi with direct sale and purchase of commodities, wheat, corn, soybeans, and all other major raw food product.
Many small scale industries are located in the RIICO industrial area of the town, providing local employment, as well as a number of medium-sized industries including fertilizer, soybean oil processing, and plastics.
Major Languages
Hindi, Urdu, Rajasthani and Mewari are all spoken in Nimbahera, as well as a number of local languages.
Minor Languages
References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Nimbahera
- "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.