The United Church, Nilokheri
| The United Church, Nilokheri | |
|---|---|
The United Church, Nilokheri | |
| 29°50′N 76°55′E / 29.83°N 76.92°E | |
| Location | Goal Market, Nilokheri, Haryana -132117, Nilokheri, Haryana |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | The United Church, Nilokheri |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Founded | 31 July 1950 |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Cathedral style |
| Administration | |
| District | Karnal |
| Province | Province of Karnal |
| Diocese | Diocese of Delhi |
| Laity | |
| Youth ministry coordinator | NCYS Seventh-day Adventist camps |
The United Church, Nilokheri is one of the two Protestant churches in the Gole market area of Nilokheri, Haryana, India. It is the only Church of North India (CNI) church in the area.[1]
History
With the establishment of Nilokheri township the CNI Church was established in 1950 by the Protestant Indian Christians. It is under the Diocese of Delhi.[1] The Nilokheri municipality has an estimated population of approximately 26,000 in 2025 and 1.17 per cent are Christians.[2]
Building
The church building has been renovated and includes a spacious hall and an altar.
Parish members
There are 50 families and total strength of 250 people. Christian devotees are the people from various regions of India such as Jharkhand, Punjab, South India apart from local Christians who settled here due to the reason of employment.
References
- ^ a b "The United Church – Nilokheri — Diocese of Delhi (CNI)". Diocese of Delhi. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ "Nilokheri Municipal Committee City Population Census 2011-2025 | Haryana". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 13 June 2025.