Lunkaransar
Lunkaransar
Town in Rajasthan, India
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]