Nabha is a city and municipal council in the Patiala district in the south-west of the Indian state of Punjab. It was the capital of the former Nabha State. Nabha is also a sub-division city which comes under Patiala district. Geography Nabha is located at . It has an average elevation of 246 metres (807 feet). Demographics India census, Nabha had a population of 67,972. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Nabha has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Nabha, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Landmarks of the city Hira Mahal : Royal Palace of Maharaja Hira singh of Nabha State is famously known as Hira Mahal, This is current Residence of the royal family. The gardens and orchards surrounding it have developed into the Hira Mahal Colony. 18 Bhuja Durga Shiv Mandir: It is one of the old temples of Nabha city. Located near Patiala Gate opposite Hira Mahal. Tapia Mandir: It is about 100 years old temple. It is a strong belief among people of Nabha that visiting this temple brings happiness in their lives. Qila Mubarak: Situated at the heart of the city in a dilapidated condition. Various government offices are housed here including the courts shifted to new building at Mini-Secretariat. Hira Singh Park: Now known as municipal park, near Duladdi Gate. The park is home to the statue of Maharaja Hira Singh Nabha. Royal Samadhis: on a circular road, built-in memory of the deceased rulers of Nabha, now in a state of disrepair. The Courthouse of Nabha, the original residence of Wazir Ishwari Singh Katoch, Prime Minister of Kangra, father of Maharani Lilavati and cousin of Maharaja Sansar Chand of Kangra (father-in-law of Maharaja Ranjit Singh). Old Temple of Shri Hanuman Ji (near Civil Hospital), Old Temple of Attharan Bhuji Mata Rani (Patiala Gate), Shri Vedas Mandir (Sadar Bazar), and Kali Mata Mandir (near Dulladi Gate) are famous Hindu worship places. Gurdwara Dera Baba Ajaypal Singh, famously known as Gurdwara Ghodhiyan Walla and Gurdwara Akalgarh Sahib. Mahtab Nagar Nabha, named after Sardar Mehtab Singh Grewal, Mandi Minister with Nabha Maharaja Hira Singh Court. King George V Silver Jubilee Park, near Santoshi Mata Mandir, Dulladi Gate Mata Rajrajeshwari Balasundari Ji Mandir, popularly known as wala mandir, is a great mighty temple