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Nuh, India — city — Coordinates 28°07′N 77°01′E / 28.12°N 77.02°ECoordinates: 28°07′N 77°01′E / 28.12°N 77.02°E Country India State Haryana District(s) Mewat Population 11,038 (2001[update]) Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Area
• 199 metres (653 ft)
Nuh is the district headquarters of the Mewat district in the Indian state of Haryana. It lies on the Delhi-Alwar highway and is about 45 kilometres from Gurgaon.The town assumed importance in the time of Bahadur Singh of Ghasera because of the trade in Salt which was manufactured in the neighbouring villages.
To the west of the town is a fine masonry tank of red sandstone with a chhatri possibly connected with the name of Chuhi Mal, adorned with beautiful floral designs. The tomb of Sheikh Musa, an exemplary structure combining the Muslim and Rajput forms of architecture, is at a distance of about 2 and a half kilometres from town. It is famous for its shaking minarets. The shaking of the minarets can be felt distinctly.
If you’re keen to go a bit further around the town of Nuh, make it a point to go the two monuments in village Kotla about 6.5 KM south of the town of Nuh. These are the mosque and the tomb of Bahadur Khan Nahir. In these buildings, red sandstone and Grey quartzite are skilfully combined in a well-built structure. Over the ruined gateway is an inscription giving the date of its building as A.D. 1392-1400.
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Geography
Nuh is located at 28°07′N 77°01′E / 28.12°N 77.02°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 199 metres (652 feet). It is just 70 km from the Indian capital New Delhi. It is located in the far south west area of Haryana.
Climate
Climate in City is Extreme. Lowest Temperature: 0-1 degrees Highest Temperature: 44-45 degrees
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], 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.
Villages of Nuh
Adbar - Akera - Alawal Pur - Alduka - Atta - Babupur Nuh - Bai - Bainsi - Bajhera - Bajhrka - Barka Alimudian - Baroje - Barota - Basai - Beer Shika - Bhapaly - Bhirawati - Binwa - Chandeni - Chhachera - Chhapera - Devla Nagli - Dhandhuka - Dhanikali - Dihana - Dubalu - Endree - Firoj Purnamak - Gajjarpur - Gangoli - Ghasera - Golpuri - Hasanpur Sohan - Hillalpur - Hirmathla - Hussain Pur - Jai Singh Pur - Kairaka - Kalinger - Kaliyaka - Kanwarsika - Khanpur - Khara Khalilpur - Kherala - Kheri Kankar - Kherli Dosa - Kira - Kiranj - Kotalaka - Kotla - Kurthala - Kutub Garah - Maharaula - Malab - Manuwash - Marora - Mewli - Muradbas - Nalhar - Norsera - Palla - Rahana - Rai Puri - Ranika - Rewasan - Rithaora - Rojka - Sadai - Sahpur - Salaheri - Salamba - Sangel - Suraka - Tain - Tapkan - Udaka - Ujina - Uleta - Untka.[3]
Sightseeing & monuments
Very few people know that various ancient monuments of historical importance are scattered in this region and need further research & attention. Some of them are;-
- Shaking Minarets-These minarets are one of its kind in India, as these can vibrate/shake. If person shake pillars of one minar, the person standing inside the adjacent minar will automatically feel vibrations. The condition of these minars are not good due to lack of maintenance by concerned authorities and immediate action required otherwise within next 2–3 years we may lose this example of ancient engineering.
- Chui Mal's water tank or pond: Its rectangular ancient water tank, with beautiful cenotaph (chhatri) of red stone and having beautiful carvings.
In the back you can see old range of Aravalli mountains across green farms. It's good to go for hiking and enjoy sunset on other side across valley and swaying yellow mustard fields.
There is also a natural reservoir in Nallad, a village 2 km from Nuh under the Aravalli Hills. The most interesting factor is that water keeps flowing out of this reservoir and it is located in the rocks of Aravalli Hills. There is also a lord Shiva temple which has a religious significance for the Hindu minority of the district. It is also claimed that Pandavas stayed there and drank the water of it during a visit in their 14 years long exile. The place is worth watchable in rainy season when the water flows down from the Aravalli Hills.
Transport
Nuh city is well connected to neighbouring states Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh by high frequency bus service. It is connected to gurgaon and alwar through a 4-lane state highway(SH 13). Night bus services are also provided by Rajasthan Roadways. Nuh is situated on the Delhi Alwar highway. A good frequent bus service is provided by Haryana and Rajasthan Roadways from ISBT Delhi. Nearest airport is IGI airport, New Delhi. Nearest railway station is Palwal (32 km) and Gurgaon (45 km).
The Delhi-Gurgaon-Alwar-Jaipur highway used to pass through Mewat until late 1960s when the new national highway (NH 8) was constructed bypassing Mewat.
Education
SCHOOLS
- Delhi Public School Mewat,Nuh.
- Sardar Gurmukh Singh Memorial School.
- Hindu High School.
- Meo High School.
- Gupta Nursery School.
- Maria Manzil School.
- Green Field Public School.
- Girl High School.
- Kasturba Gandhi Girls School.
- Aravali Public School.
HIGHER EDUCATION
- Yasin Meo Degree College.
- Mewat Wakf Engineering College, Nuh
- Govt. Medical College(Under Construction).
- Industrial Training Institute.
- Teachers Training Institute.
Nearby cities & towns
- Sohna (20 km) in north
- Taoru (11 km) in west
- Palwal (35 km) in east
- Gurgaon (45 km) in north
- F.P.Jhirka (37 km) in south
- Pinangwan (28 km) in south east
- Faridabad (57 km) in north East
- Delhi (75 km) in North East.
External links
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Nuh
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ http://www.gloriousindia.com/unleashed/place.php?id=68026
Categories:- Cities and towns in Mewat district
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