Lunkaransar
Loonkaransar | |
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Coordinates: 28°26′00″N 73°45′00″E / 28.4333°N 73.7500°E | |
Country | India |
State | Rajasthan |
District | Bikaner |
Elevation | 191 m (627 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 213,627 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi, English |
• Regional | Bagri language (बागड़ी)) |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 334603 |
Telephone code | 01528 |
ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
Vehicle registration | RJ-07 |
Lunkaransar is a town, near city of Bikaner in the Bikaner district of Indian state of Rajasthan. Lunkaransar lake in Rajasthan is a playa lake formed due to deflation. Lunkaransar is most popular for Peanuts in Rajasthan.[citation needed]
Lunkaransar is a Sub division & a Tehsil Head Quarter in Bikaner District.[1] Salt is called "Lun" in the local language. There once was a salt lake at this location. It is dry now. Lunkaransar is located on the Bikaner-Sri Ganganagar road (National Highway 62). It is famous for peanut crop production, therefore it is called Rajkot of Rajasthan.[citation needed] Its land and weather are suitable for oily crops. Jojoba plantation has been established. A Government olive oil refinery also been established. An olive oil plantation of 500 hectares is in production.[citation needed]