The United Church, Nilokheri

The United Church, Nilokheri
The United Church, Nilokheri
29°50′N76°55′E / 29.83°N 76.92°E / 29.83; 76.92
Location	Goal Market, Nilokheri, Haryana -132117, Nilokheri, Haryana
Country	India
Denomination	The United Church, Nilokheri
Website	www.simlachandigarhdiocese.com
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.^{[ citation needed ]} 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

1. "The United Church – Nilokheri — Diocese of Delhi (CNI)". Diocese of Delhi. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
2. "Nilokheri Municipal Committee City Population Census 2011-2025 | Haryana". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 13 June 2025.