Nimbahera


Nimbahera is a town and a municipality in Chittorgarh district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located around 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.

Geography

Nimbahera is located at. It has an average elevation of 437metres.

Demographics

India census, 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 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, 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

, Urdu, Rajasthani and Mewari are all spoken in Nimbahera, as well as a number of local languages.

Minor Languages