About Nokha
Nokha is a town in Rohtas district of Bihar. The city s located 21 km towards North from district headquarters Sasaram and about 137 km from the State capital Patna towards East. Nokha and its adjoining regions are known for the production of parboiled rice.
Geography of Nokha
Nokha is located at 25.101513 degrees North and 84.122756 degrees East. The average elevation of the place is 97 meters or 318 feet above the mean sea level (MSL). Nokha is bounded by Sanjhouli towards East, Rajpur towards North, Akhorigola towards South and Kargahar towards west.Nokha experiences sub-tropical type climate. The summer months are hot and dry while winters are chilly with very low temperature during the night. The region experiences moderate monsoon.
Demography of Nokha
According to census 2011, the population of Nokha is about 27,302. The literacy rate stands at a healthy 82.94%. Maithili and Hindi are spoken in this part of BiharTourism in Nokha
The place is popular for its rice production. The quality of rice being produced in the place is significantly exceptional in the entire area. It produces huge amount and the production is exported to the nearby areas of Bihar and even farther. One can find number of rice mills at this place. The place has many hotels operating at affordable rates in the town.Maa Kali Temple: Age old temple, it is visited by devotees all through the years.
Surya Mandir: Dedicated to Sun god this temple is known for its architectural style and the historical importance as it is more than 200 years old.
Sasaram: A fast developing city near Rohtas it is famous for its historical monuments including the Tomb of Sher Shah Suri.
Rohtaas Fort: Ruins of Rohrtas fort once ruled by famous Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri is another attarction near Nokha.