It was the ancestral estate of the medieval Elefánthy family, who built a 13th-century castle and a 14th-century monastery in the village.

The village lies in the centre of a west facing valley, at an altitude of around 190 metres and covers an area of 18.603 km2.

A small stream runs through the village, and drains into the Nitra River.

The village has a public library a gym and football pitch.

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