# Nurpur

> city in Himachal Pradesh, India

**Wikidata**: [Q2391202](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2391202)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nurpur,_Himachal_Pradesh)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/nurpur

## Summary
Nurpur is a city located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India, situated at an elevation of 643 meters above sea level. It is historically notable for Nurpur Fort and serves as a significant settlement in the region. The city is identified by coordinates 32.3° N latitude and 75.9° E longitude.

## Key Facts
- **Country**: India (reference: Q328)  
- **State**: Himachal Pradesh  
- **District**: Kangra district (reference: Q328)  
- **Coordinates**: 32.3° N, 75.9° E (reference: Q328)  
- **Elevation**: 643 meters above sea level (reference: Q328)  
- **Postal Code**: 176202 (reference: Q11920)  
- **Local Dialing Code**: 1893 (reference: Q11920)  
- **Timezone**: UTC+05:30  
- **Instance Of**: City  
- **Notable Landmarks**: Nurpur Fort, temples within the fort  
- **Geonames ID**: 1261121 (reference: Q830106)  
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 245773120  
- **Wikipedia Title**: "Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh"  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Bengali, Bishnupriya Manipuri, Catalan, German, English, Spanish, Persian, Hindi, Italian, Malay, Newari, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Urdu, Vietnamese, Chinese, Min Nan Chinese  

## FAQs
- **Where is Nurpur located?**  
  Nurpur is in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India, at coordinates 32.3° N, 75.9° E.  

- **What are Nurpur’s key geographical features?**  
  The city has an elevation of 643 meters and is part of the UTC+05:30 timezone.  

- **What administrative details define Nurpur?**  
  Its postal code is 176202, and the local dialing code is 1893.  

- **How is Nurpur represented online?**  
  It has a Wikipedia page in 19 languages, a Commons category, and identifiers like GeoNames ID 1261121 and OpenStreetMap Node ID 245773120.  

## Why It Matters  
Nurpur holds historical significance due to its fort and temples, reflecting regional architectural and cultural heritage. As a city in Kangra district, it contributes to the administrative and geographical landscape of Himachal Pradesh, serving as a notable settlement with distinct identifiers in cartographic and digital databases. Its elevation and location underscore its strategic and natural importance in the region.  

## Notable For  
- **Historical Landmarks**: Home to Nurpur Fort and ancient temples.  
- **Administrative Identity**: Recognized by unique identifiers like GeoNames ID 1261121 and postal code 176202.  
- **Geographical Distinction**: Elevation of 643 meters in the Kangra district.  
- **Multilingual Online Presence**: Featured on Wikipedia in 19 languages.  

## Body  
### Geography and Location  
Nurpur is situated in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India, at coordinates 32.3° N latitude and 75.9° E longitude. The city lies at an elevation of 643 meters above sea level, contributing to its unique topography within the region.  

### History and Landmarks  
The city is historically distinguished by **Nurpur Fort**, a prominent landmark featuring temples such as the one depicted in related images (e.g., *Another temple inside Nurpur Fort.JPG*). These structures highlight its architectural and cultural heritage.  

### Administrative and Infrastructure Details  
Administratively, Nurpur is defined by:  
- **Postal Code**: 176202 (reference: Q11920)  
- **Local Dialing Code**: 1893 (reference: Q11920)  
- **Timezone**: UTC+05:30  

### Online Presence and Identifiers  
Nurpur is cataloged across multiple platforms:  
- **Wikipedia**: Titiled "Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh," available in 19 languages (e.g., English, Hindi, Spanish).  
- **Wikimedia Commons**: Category "Nurpur, India" (reference: Q48183) with images like *Entrance_Nurpur_Fort.JPG* and *NurpurH.JPG*.  
- **Geonames ID**: 1261121 (reference: Q830106)  
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 245773120  
- **Other Identifiers**: SNARC ID 1577, Freebase ID /m/0f5vxf (published 2013-10-28), and GNS Unique Feature ID -2106462.  

### Related Entities and Classifications  
- **Instance Of**: City (class: large human settlement, sitelink count: 20).  
- **Related Projects**: Quora topic "Nurpur" (reference: Q51711).  

This structured overview ensures comprehensive coverage of Nurpur’s factual, administrative, and cultural dimensions as documented in the source material.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. GeoNames
3. Quora