Nurkot | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Nurkot | |
| Coordinates: 32°12′6″N 75°7′7″E / 32.20167°N 75.11861°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Narowal |
| Tehsil | Shakargarh |
| Union Council | UC No.95 Maingri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01171 km2 (0.39062 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 12,876 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code | 0542 |
Nurkot (also spelled Noorkot or Noor Kot, Urdu: نورکوٹ) is a town located on the western bank of the Nullah Baein torrent, 30 km by road northeast of Narowal city, and around 5 km southwest of Shakargarh city in Shakargarh Tehsil, Narowal District, Punjab. Situated at an elevation of 258 meters,[1] Nurkot has grown together with the neighbouring town of Maingri, and the two are often collectively referred to as a single entity. Together, they form the largest and the most significant town of the Constituency PP-56 of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab.
Nurkot serves as an economic, educational, social, and transport hub for nearby small towns and villages. Due to its proximity to the Indian border and the presence of military forces in the cantonment area, the town holds strategic importance.