Anjar, India
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Anjar is a town and a municipality
in Kutch district
in the state of Gujarat, India
. The country is dry and sandy, and entirely depends on well irrigation for its water supply. The town is situated nearly 10 miles from the Gulf of Kutch
. The town was third time made capital of Kachchh on Vikram Sawant Magsar vad 2, 1602 (Approx. 1545 CE) by Maharao Khengarji.Previously two time it was capital in Vikram Samvant 862. In Vikram Samvant 1061 by Kathis. It has history for more than 1400 years. It is the oldest city of Kachchh.
- Chauhan
King Ajepal (Ajay Pal). The city was originally known as Ajay Vas after him but over the years name changed to Anjar. Chauhan Ajepal brother of King of Ajmer
, Rajasthan
came and settled here to protect the country and defend against the invasion of Khalifa across the sea. He established the first coastal security center in Kutch. He died due to a mortal wound suffered while fighting Khalifas in Vikram Samvat 741 equivalent to around 685 A.D. He is worshiped as a Peer
and his Samadhi
and temple is located on Road to Anjar Railway Station and worshiped by all the communities of town. This clearly shows that Anjar is most senior town of Kachchh.
The first ones to arrive with Chauhan Ajeypal were Rajput
clans like Chauhan
, Chawda
, Chudasama
, Jethwa
, Rathod, Vadher, Vaghela, Sawaria, Solanki
, Khodiyar
, Vegad, etc. entered Kutch from 7th to 12th Century a major group of whom entered in 12th century AD and established themselves at Dhaneti
. Later from 7th Century to 12th century onwards they moved out of Dhaneti
to settle themselves between Anjar and Bhuj
.
Among these after decline of Chauhan
rule later Solanki
, Vaghela and Chawda dynasties came to rule Kutch before arrivals of Jadeja
Rulers. Further, Kathi
Rajputs also became ruler of Kutch in 1000 AD and they also declared Anjar as it's capital.
Some of them were skilled masons, expert in building forts apart from being warriors and most of historical architecture was built under their supervision. Though being Rajputs they came to be known as Mistri
s later in 1550 AD onwards because of these architect skills because Mistry
means Master Builder in Gujarati
. They were granted eighteen/nineteen villages by the erstwhile rulers. The names of the villages are Anjar, Sinugra
, Chandiya
, Khambhra
, Khedoi
, Nagalpar
, Reha
, Vidi
, Hajapar
, Madhapar
, Jambudi
, Kukma
, Ratnal
, Nagor
, Galpadar
, Kumbharia
, Devaliya, Meghpar and Lovaria. They are today known as Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
. Later from 12th century onwards they moved to settle themselves between Anjar
and Bhuj
and founded the villages of Anjar
, Sinugra
, Khambhra
, Nagalpar
, Khedoi, Madhapar
, Hajapar
, Kukma
, Galpadar
, Reha
, Vidi
, Ratnal
, Jambudi
, Devaliya, Lovaria, Nagor
, Chandiya
, Meghpar
and Kumbharia
.
The Brahmin
s, Kathi
, Ahir, Rabari
s, Darbar
, Jadeja
, Lohana
, Patidar
, Muslims, arrived respectively in later centuries.
Even today the "parias" of these all community are there in outskirts of city and in the compound wall of Jesal-Toral Samadhi and Ajeypal Dada Mandir etc. are standing as a mute witness to history of the war they must have fought for defense of this land and their community. The Kuldevis of these communities are also located within different areas of city.
The town was declared Capital of Kutch Raj again on Vikram Sawant Magsar vad 8, SUNDAY (RAVI, Iit vaar) 1602 (Approx. 1545 CE) by Maharao Khengarji-I.
Anjar Has a history of more than 1400 years. It was announced capital four times. First in Vikram samvat 721 (Chauhan
Ajaypal), then in 862, then in Vikram Samvat 1062 by Kathi
s and there after that in Vikram Samvat 1602 by the Maharao shri Khengarji Jadeja
.
Kutch Anjar suffered severely from an earthquake
in 1819, which destroyed a large number of houses, and occasioned the loss of several lives. In 1901 the population was 18,014. The town and district of Anjar were both ceded to the British in 1816, but in 1822 they were again transferred to the Kutch government in consideration of an annual money payment. Subsequently it was discovered that this obligation pressed heavily upon the resources of the native state, and in 1832 the pecuniary equivalent for Anjar, both prospectively and inclusive of the arrears which had accrued to that date, was wholly remitted by the British government.
Anjar experienced significant quakes also on 21 July 1956, which had its epicenter near the city and another one on 26 January 2001, which caused major destruction to the houses & population of the city. As per records more than 1350 houses were flattened. The most damage was caused in old area of Anjar town, that is the area within the old fortified town. and human casualty running in to more than 1500 and many more injured.
, Rajputs, Jadeja
, Darbar
, Jains
, Mohmadden
, Brahmin
s,
Nandwana
, Nagar Brahmins
, Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya, Kathi
, Mistris, Khatri
, Vohra
, Ahirs
, Rabari
s, Sorathia
, Kanabi, Patidar
, Vaania, Lohana
, Miyana
, Kapadi
, etc. living co-exsistantly since many centuries and all of them have contributed to the growth and prosperity of Anjar & Kutch over many centuries.
Anjar was a fortified town, before the Earthquake of 26 January 2001 the ruins of the wall could be seen around this town, but after this Earthquake the ruins are near non-existent. Around the town there are three lakes.
, near Ajepal Dada Mandir.
God Swaminarayan came in Anjar at Samvat 1863 i.e. before 200 years. He stayed here for many days with great saints and taught the real lesson of life to many backward class people. Today Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Anjar is quite a sight in Kutch district in Gujarat.
Before that i.e. before 500 yrs there is story of Jesal and Sati Toral. Anjar is known for this. Jesal Jadeja was a Great robber and Sati Toral was a lady saint. Toral showed the path of spiritualism to Jesal. Jesal admitted and became saint. Both took their last breath at Anjar by taking live Samadhi. Every year so many pilgrims perform their pilgrimage at Anjar. It said that Torale thran nar tariya, sasatiyo ne sadhir, jesal jagno chorato, tene palma& kidho pir.i.e. Sati Toral showed path of spiritualism to three gents- Sasatiyo & Sadhir and the third Jesal whom she made saint in short time.
is so revered that its fans stretch out all the way to the state of Maharashtra and beyond even from out of India like Persian Gulf countries. Moreover, one can find the real taste of Kesar Keri
called Kesar Hagu in Anjar. Anjar is also well known for the Kharek. Local people love to drink Tea, Chhash
and eat ice-cream. Other local famous items are Kutchi Pakwan, Kutchi Khaja, Peda
s and farsan
, etc.
Pedha, Gulab Paak and Kharibhat are famous in local as well Mumbai region.
And also anjar like many other large towns in India has a high growth rate. Many new houses and buildings are being constructed, a construction of a huge water pipe-line network is underway serving the communities of Gujarat as well as Kutch. Construction of major roads into Anjar is underway, with planned roads starting soon. The borders of Anjar are getting closer to those of Adipur, where the land in between them has been granted planning permission effectively making the future Cities of Anjar, Adipur and Gandhidham one Major Indian city.
Anjar is also very well known for its ethnic clothes & handicrafts & metal-crafts. Swords & knife made in Anjar & near-by villages are very famous & are exported even out side India.
Sharad Purnima festival and Diwali
, Eid
.
Among, the many persons of Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya or Mistri
community of Anjar, who were noted for Sea-trading, architect & Railway Contracts. Manji Daya Vegad of Anjar and Lakhu Devji Vegad of Anjar during 1887-1912 built Pamban Bridge
& lines from Rameshwaram. Similarly, other big Railway Contractors in decade of 1890-1920 of Anjar were Moti Murji, Jagmal Ruda, Kunwarjee Vasta, Shamjee Kheta, Triku Narayan & Ratna Govind. Bechar Hardas, Ranchhod Hardas, Jeram Hardas, Hirji Hardas, Shamjee Bechar & Narshi Bechar Khodiyar. Narshi Bechar Khodiyar son of Bechar Hardas of town was given title of Rai Sahib by British for Railway Engineering in 1920.
Jagmal Pitambar Rathod of Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya of Anjar was Gaidher
of Kutch Raaj in 1750. His son Gajdhar Jagmal Rathod & his son Ruda Gajdhar Rathod & his son Jairam Ruda Gajdhar Rathod all of Anjar were for four generations Gaidher
for the Kingdom of Kutch and all constructions of Kutch Raaj the forts of Anjar, Bhuj, Mandvi, Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, Vijay Vilas Palace, Sharad Bag Palace, Ashapura Temple, Dhrang Temple, Suralbhit Mahadev Temple, etc. have been done by Mistris of Kutch
under their super-vision. The Assistant Gaidher to them were from Khedoi
.
Mr. Chhaganlal Parekh alias Chhagan Bapa was also a social worker, today K.K.M.S. Girls High School is the best gift given to Anjar by him.
Mr. Vrajlal R. Vora was a great astrologer of Kachchh. He has deep knowledge in astrology. He written two books on astrology. Sheth Khatau Makanji Sethia, one of the founder of Khatau Gourp
also hailed from city.
Anjar Education society has started one college named Smt Hiraben Bhanukant Pala college of arts and commerce. Second college for P.G.D.H.R.M. Moreover Cdec center and M.Sc. I.T. Jamiyate ulema e hind has started college of pharmacy anda P.T.C. college for girls.
SRK institute of Management and Computer Science ( BBA , BCA , MSW , MLW, MBA , Msc(IT) )
Nagalpar
, Sinugra
, Pantiya
, Khedoi
, Lovariya
, Chandiya
, Chandroda
, Mindiyana
, khambhra
, Sinugra
, Devaliya, Vidi
, Meghpar
, Bhadroi, Varsamedi,Chandaroda,Bhalot,Lovariya, Pantiya,Didhai, Lakhapar,Satapar,Ambapar,Tappar,Bhimasar,Modvadar,Ajapar,Bhadroi,Ratnal,Modsar,Sugaria Jaru,Khokhara,Chandarani,Vidi,naga,Bita and Vira valadia,Devaliya,Kumbhariya, Joganinar,Sanghad,RAmpar,Tuna,Sapeda,Maringana,Ningal,Kotada,Hirapar,Navagam,Amarapar,Dhamadaka, etc.Total there are 67 Villages.
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
in Kutch district
Kutch District
Kutch district is a district of Gujarat state in western India. Covering an area of 45,652 km², it is the largest district of India....
in the state of Gujarat, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The country is dry and sandy, and entirely depends on well irrigation for its water supply. The town is situated nearly 10 miles from the Gulf of Kutch
Gulf of Kutch
The Gulf of Kutch is an inlet of the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India, in the state of Gujarat, and renowned for extreme daily tides .The maximum depth of Gulf of Kutch is ....
. The town was third time made capital of Kachchh on Vikram Sawant Magsar vad 2, 1602 (Approx. 1545 CE) by Maharao Khengarji.Previously two time it was capital in Vikram Samvant 862. In Vikram Samvant 1061 by Kathis. It has history for more than 1400 years. It is the oldest city of Kachchh.
History
Anjar is named after by KshatriyaKshatriya
*For the Bollywood film of the same name see Kshatriya Kshatriya or Kashtriya, meaning warrior, is one of the four varnas in Hinduism...
- Chauhan
Chauhan
Chauhan, Chouhan or Chohan , , - is a clan who ruled parts of northern India in the Middle Ages. The clan is most famous for Rajput King Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan...
King Ajepal (Ajay Pal). The city was originally known as Ajay Vas after him but over the years name changed to Anjar. Chauhan Ajepal brother of King of Ajmer
Ajmer
Ajmer , formerly written as Ajmere, is a city in Ajmer District in Rajasthan state in India. Ajmer has a population of around 800,000 , and is located west of the Rajasthan state capital Jaipur, 200 km from Jodhpur, 274 km from Udaipur, 439 km from Jaisalmer, and 391 km from...
, Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with...
came and settled here to protect the country and defend against the invasion of Khalifa across the sea. He established the first coastal security center in Kutch. He died due to a mortal wound suffered while fighting Khalifas in Vikram Samvat 741 equivalent to around 685 A.D. He is worshiped as a Peer
Pir (Sufism)
Pir or Peer is a title for a Sufi master equally used in the nath tradition. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. The title is often translated into English as "saint" and could be interpreted as "Elder". In Sufism a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his...
and his Samadhi
Samadhi
Samadhi in Hinduism, Buddhism,Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools is a higher level of concentrated meditation, or dhyāna. In the yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali....
and temple is located on Road to Anjar Railway Station and worshiped by all the communities of town. This clearly shows that Anjar is most senior town of Kachchh.
The first ones to arrive with Chauhan Ajeypal were Rajput
Rajput
A Rajput is a member of one of the patrilineal clans of western, central, northern India and in some parts of Pakistan. Rajputs are descendants of one of the major ruling warrior classes in the Indian subcontinent, particularly North India...
clans like Chauhan
Chauhan
Chauhan, Chouhan or Chohan , , - is a clan who ruled parts of northern India in the Middle Ages. The clan is most famous for Rajput King Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan...
, Chawda
Chavda Kingdom
The Chavda Kingdom or Chapa dynasty also known as Gujar Chapas was an ancient Hindu Kshatriya dynasty which ruled northern Gujarat from 746 AD to 942 AD....
, Chudasama
Chudasama
The Chudasama are a Rajput clan found in the state of Gujarat in India. The Chudasama dynasty,originally of Abhira clan from Sindh. The disambiguition of the name Chudasama means, Chuda-Sama, 'Chuda' is an Indian word used for big bangles which are normally worn on the wrist of Indian women and...
, Jethwa
Jethwa
Jethwa is a name of a Kshatriya, Rajput clan that claim descent from Makardhwaja son of Lord Hanuman who appears in the Hindu epic Ramayana...
, Rathod, Vadher, Vaghela, Sawaria, Solanki
Solanki
The Solanki was a royal Hindu Indian dynasty that ruled parts of western and central India between the 10th to 13th centuries. A number of scholars including V. A. Smith assign them Gurjar origin....
, Khodiyar
Khodiyar
Khodiyar Maa is the Hindu goddess who appeared in the story of Mamaniya Gadhvi in about AD 700.Mamaniya Gadhvi had a superb relationship with the then ruler - Maharaj Shilbhadra. The ruler's ministers envied this exceptional relationship and prepared a way to get rid of Mamaniya Gadhvi...
, Vegad, etc. entered Kutch from 7th to 12th Century a major group of whom entered in 12th century AD and established themselves at Dhaneti
Dhaneti
Dhaneti or Dhanetee is village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State of India. It is at a distance of about 26 km from Bhuj the Taluka and District Headquarter of Kutch...
. Later from 7th Century to 12th century onwards they moved out of Dhaneti
Dhaneti
Dhaneti or Dhanetee is village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State of India. It is at a distance of about 26 km from Bhuj the Taluka and District Headquarter of Kutch...
to settle themselves between Anjar and Bhuj
Bhuj
Bhuj is a city and a municipality in Kachchh district in the state of Gujarat, India.-History:It was established by Rao Hamirji in 1510 and was made the state capital by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Its foundation stone as state capital laid formally on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th...
.
Among these after decline of Chauhan
Chauhan
Chauhan, Chouhan or Chohan , , - is a clan who ruled parts of northern India in the Middle Ages. The clan is most famous for Rajput King Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan...
rule later Solanki
Solanki
The Solanki was a royal Hindu Indian dynasty that ruled parts of western and central India between the 10th to 13th centuries. A number of scholars including V. A. Smith assign them Gurjar origin....
, Vaghela and Chawda dynasties came to rule Kutch before arrivals of Jadeja
Jadeja
Jadeja belong to the Yaduvanshi rajputs or Chandravanshi rajputs. They are one of the 36 royal dynasties of old tracing their origins to Lord Krishna...
Rulers. Further, Kathi
Kathi (caste)
The Kathi are a Hindu caste found in the state of Gujarat in India. Kathi is also a big gotra of Yaduvanshi Ahirs of Haryana. Also inter-marriage between the Ahir and the Kathi is an old phenomenon.Kathi tribe is named as Catti or Cat'hi and has been named as 36 royal races by James Tod.-History...
Rajputs also became ruler of Kutch in 1000 AD and they also declared Anjar as it's capital.
Some of them were skilled masons, expert in building forts apart from being warriors and most of historical architecture was built under their supervision. Though being Rajputs they came to be known as Mistri
Mistri
Mistri, or Mistry, is a term for a master-craftsman, foreman or supervisor of manual workers in India. Mistri is being replaced with "supervisor" and other terms, as for example by the Indian Railway who replaced it with supervisor in 2005....
s later in 1550 AD onwards because of these architect skills because Mistry
Mistry
Mistry or Mistry may refer to :-*Mistri - a word used for master-craftsman, foreman in India.*Mistri - a caste of India.*Mistry - a surname used by persons of India or Indian origin.*Mistris of Kutch - another name for KGK Community of India....
means Master Builder in Gujarati
Gujarati language
Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. It is derived from a language called Old Gujarati which is the ancestor language of the modern Gujarati and Rajasthani languages...
. They were granted eighteen/nineteen villages by the erstwhile rulers. The names of the villages are Anjar, Sinugra
Sinugra
Sinugra or Shinoogra or Sinogra or Sinougra is a village near the town of Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is located 7 km from the nearest city Anjar...
, Chandiya
Chandiya
Chandiya or Chandia is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 18 km from nearest town Anjar.-History:...
, Khambhra
Khambhra
Khambhra or Khamra is a village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is eight kilometres from the nearest town, Anjar.-History:...
, Khedoi
Khedoi
Khedoi is large village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 14 KM from nearest town Anjar.Village is again sub-divided into Nani-Khedoi and Moti-Khedoi...
, Nagalpar
Nagalpar
Nagalpur or Nagalpar is a small village in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. It comes under Anjar taluka.-History:About history of Nagalpar or Nagalpur it is one of the 19 villages established by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris as they are known in Kutch...
, Reha
Reha
Reha is a village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 15 km from Bhuj town, the capital of Kachchh District of Gujarat in India.-History:About the history of Reha it is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch...
, Vidi
Vidi
Vidi or Videe or Virdee is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is at a distance of about 4 km from Anjar, the Taluka Headquarter.-History:...
, Hajapar
Hajapar
Hajapar is village in Bhuj Taluka of Kachchh District of Gujarat State of India. It is located at a distance of about 18 km from Bhuj. One nearby village is Reha.-History:...
, Madhapar
Madhapar
Madhapar is a large village located in south western Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. Bhuj is the regional hub of the town where the nearest airport exists...
, Jambudi
Jambudi
Jambudi is a village near the Bhuj, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of about 20 km from Bhuj Taluka and District Headquarter of Kutch.-History:...
, Kukma
Kukma
Kukma or Kookma is a village near the Bhuj town, taluka in Kachchh District of Indian State of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of 16 kilometers from Bhuj, the headquarters of Kachchh District.-History:...
, Ratnal
Ratnal
Ratnal is a village near the town of Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of about 15 km from Anjar.-History:...
, Nagor
Nagor
Nagor or Nagher is a village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 8 km from Bhuj town, the capital of Kachchh District of Gujarat in India.-History:...
, Galpadar
Galpadar
Galpadar is village in Gandhidham Tehsil of Kutch District of Gujrat State of India. It is located at a distance of about 3 km from Gandhidham, 11 km from Anjar and 51 km from Bhuj.-History:...
, Kumbharia
Kumbharia
Kumbharia or Kumbhariyu is village in Anjar Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State of India. It is situated at a distance of 14 km from Anjar town & Taluka Headquarter.-History:...
, Devaliya, Meghpar and Lovaria. They are today known as Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris of Kutch or Kadia Kshatriyas of Kutch, are a Hindu community of the Kutch District of Gujarat state in India...
. Later from 12th century onwards they moved to settle themselves between Anjar
Anjar
Anjar may refer to:*Anjar, India, a town and municipality of India*Anjar, Lebanon, a town in the Bekaa valley of Lebanon...
and Bhuj
Bhuj
Bhuj is a city and a municipality in Kachchh district in the state of Gujarat, India.-History:It was established by Rao Hamirji in 1510 and was made the state capital by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Its foundation stone as state capital laid formally on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th...
and founded the villages of Anjar
Anjar
Anjar may refer to:*Anjar, India, a town and municipality of India*Anjar, Lebanon, a town in the Bekaa valley of Lebanon...
, Sinugra
Sinugra
Sinugra or Shinoogra or Sinogra or Sinougra is a village near the town of Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is located 7 km from the nearest city Anjar...
, Khambhra
Khambhra
Khambhra or Khamra is a village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is eight kilometres from the nearest town, Anjar.-History:...
, Nagalpar
Nagalpar
Nagalpur or Nagalpar is a small village in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. It comes under Anjar taluka.-History:About history of Nagalpar or Nagalpur it is one of the 19 villages established by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris as they are known in Kutch...
, Khedoi, Madhapar
Madhapar
Madhapar is a large village located in south western Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. Bhuj is the regional hub of the town where the nearest airport exists...
, Hajapar
Hajapar
Hajapar is village in Bhuj Taluka of Kachchh District of Gujarat State of India. It is located at a distance of about 18 km from Bhuj. One nearby village is Reha.-History:...
, Kukma
Kukma
Kukma or Kookma is a village near the Bhuj town, taluka in Kachchh District of Indian State of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of 16 kilometers from Bhuj, the headquarters of Kachchh District.-History:...
, Galpadar
Galpadar
Galpadar is village in Gandhidham Tehsil of Kutch District of Gujrat State of India. It is located at a distance of about 3 km from Gandhidham, 11 km from Anjar and 51 km from Bhuj.-History:...
, Reha
Reha
Reha is a village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 15 km from Bhuj town, the capital of Kachchh District of Gujarat in India.-History:About the history of Reha it is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch...
, Vidi
Vidi
Vidi or Videe or Virdee is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is at a distance of about 4 km from Anjar, the Taluka Headquarter.-History:...
, Ratnal
Ratnal
Ratnal is a village near the town of Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of about 15 km from Anjar.-History:...
, Jambudi
Jambudi
Jambudi is a village near the Bhuj, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of about 20 km from Bhuj Taluka and District Headquarter of Kutch.-History:...
, Devaliya, Lovaria, Nagor
Nagor
Nagor or Nagher is a village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 8 km from Bhuj town, the capital of Kachchh District of Gujarat in India.-History:...
, Chandiya
Chandiya
Chandiya or Chandia is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 18 km from nearest town Anjar.-History:...
, Meghpar
Meghpar (Anjar)
Meghpar is a village in Anjar Taluka in Kutch District of Gujarat of India. It is located on Anjar to Galpadar Road. About the history of Meghpar it is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris of Kutch. It is located at a distance of about 4 km from Taluka...
and Kumbharia
Kumbharia
Kumbharia or Kumbhariyu is village in Anjar Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State of India. It is situated at a distance of 14 km from Anjar town & Taluka Headquarter.-History:...
.
The Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
s, Kathi
Kathi (caste)
The Kathi are a Hindu caste found in the state of Gujarat in India. Kathi is also a big gotra of Yaduvanshi Ahirs of Haryana. Also inter-marriage between the Ahir and the Kathi is an old phenomenon.Kathi tribe is named as Catti or Cat'hi and has been named as 36 royal races by James Tod.-History...
, Ahir, Rabari
Rabari
Members of the Rabari or Rewari live throughout the Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Harayana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh states in India...
s, Darbar
Darbar
Darbar may refer to:* A term for a court in Urdu from the Persian - Durbar * A surname used in the Indian Subcontinent, it originated during Mughal rule...
, Jadeja
Jadeja
Jadeja belong to the Yaduvanshi rajputs or Chandravanshi rajputs. They are one of the 36 royal dynasties of old tracing their origins to Lord Krishna...
, Lohana
Lohana
The Lohana also referred to as Luvana are an Indian caste,largely classified as merchants and are categorized as Vaishya or Bania caste although their ancient history proves that they are Kshatriya of Suryavanshi descant, claiming their lineage from Lava, son of Rama...
, Patidar
Patidar
The Patidar are a Hindu ethnic group found primarily in the state of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in India.Patidars are also known as Patel, a common surname with in the community.D. F...
, Muslims, arrived respectively in later centuries.
Even today the "parias" of these all community are there in outskirts of city and in the compound wall of Jesal-Toral Samadhi and Ajeypal Dada Mandir etc. are standing as a mute witness to history of the war they must have fought for defense of this land and their community. The Kuldevis of these communities are also located within different areas of city.
The town was declared Capital of Kutch Raj again on Vikram Sawant Magsar vad 8, SUNDAY (RAVI, Iit vaar) 1602 (Approx. 1545 CE) by Maharao Khengarji-I.
Anjar Has a history of more than 1400 years. It was announced capital four times. First in Vikram samvat 721 (Chauhan
Chauhan
Chauhan, Chouhan or Chohan , , - is a clan who ruled parts of northern India in the Middle Ages. The clan is most famous for Rajput King Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan...
Ajaypal), then in 862, then in Vikram Samvat 1062 by Kathi
Kathi
The word Kathi* is used sometimes as short form of Kathleen* is used to denote Kathi People - natives of Kathiawar - a region of India.* was a small princely state part of the Mewas States in former district of Khandesh....
s and there after that in Vikram Samvat 1602 by the Maharao shri Khengarji Jadeja
Jadeja
Jadeja belong to the Yaduvanshi rajputs or Chandravanshi rajputs. They are one of the 36 royal dynasties of old tracing their origins to Lord Krishna...
.
Kutch Anjar suffered severely from an earthquake
Earthquake
An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. The seismicity, seismism or seismic activity of an area refers to the frequency, type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time...
in 1819, which destroyed a large number of houses, and occasioned the loss of several lives. In 1901 the population was 18,014. The town and district of Anjar were both ceded to the British in 1816, but in 1822 they were again transferred to the Kutch government in consideration of an annual money payment. Subsequently it was discovered that this obligation pressed heavily upon the resources of the native state, and in 1832 the pecuniary equivalent for Anjar, both prospectively and inclusive of the arrears which had accrued to that date, was wholly remitted by the British government.
Anjar experienced significant quakes also on 21 July 1956, which had its epicenter near the city and another one on 26 January 2001, which caused major destruction to the houses & population of the city. As per records more than 1350 houses were flattened. The most damage was caused in old area of Anjar town, that is the area within the old fortified town. and human casualty running in to more than 1500 and many more injured.
Community
There are many communities like KshatriyaKshatriya
*For the Bollywood film of the same name see Kshatriya Kshatriya or Kashtriya, meaning warrior, is one of the four varnas in Hinduism...
, Rajputs, Jadeja
Jadeja
Jadeja belong to the Yaduvanshi rajputs or Chandravanshi rajputs. They are one of the 36 royal dynasties of old tracing their origins to Lord Krishna...
, Darbar
Darbar
Darbar may refer to:* A term for a court in Urdu from the Persian - Durbar * A surname used in the Indian Subcontinent, it originated during Mughal rule...
, Jains
Jainism
Jainism is an Indian religion that prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. Its philosophy and practice emphasize the necessity of self-effort to move the soul towards divine consciousness and liberation. Any soul that has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state...
, Mohmadden
Mohammedan
Mohammedan is a Western term for a follower of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. As an archaic English language term, it is used as both a noun and an adjective, meaning belonging or relating to, either Muhammad or the religion, doctrines, institutions and practices that he established...
, Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
s,
Nandwana
Nandwana Brahmins
The Nandwana Brahmins are a group of Nandimukh Brahmins who live in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat of India. They were priests to the Yadava Dynasty and the history is published in the 1989 edition of the Nandwana samaj sampark"...
, Nagar Brahmins
Nagar Brahmins
Nagar Gujarati Brahmins are believed to be one of the oldest of the Brahmin groups.-Overview:Historians suggest that the origin of the Nagars to be Aryan, having immigrated to the Indian plains from Balkh in Central Asia...
, Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya, Kathi
Kathi
The word Kathi* is used sometimes as short form of Kathleen* is used to denote Kathi People - natives of Kathiawar - a region of India.* was a small princely state part of the Mewas States in former district of Khandesh....
, Mistris, Khatri
Khatri
Khatri is a caste from the northern Indian subcontinent. Khatris in India are mostly from Punjab, region but later they migrated to regions like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Jammu, Uttarkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Balochistan, Sindh and Khyber...
, Vohra
Vohra
Vohra is a Punjabi tribe and a Khatri clan. The Vohra are settled in Punjab, Pakistan and Punjab, India.- Religion :The Vohras, Wouhras or Worah are Punjabis follow mainly Sikhism and Hinduism and Islam and they travel all around the world...
, Ahirs
Ahirs
Ahir is an Indian caste. The term can be used synonymously with Yadav, as the latter term refers to Ahirs who have identified as Yadavs. The major divisions of Ahirs are: Yaduvanshi, Nandvanshi, and Gwalvanshi.-Etymology:...
, Rabari
Rabari
Members of the Rabari or Rewari live throughout the Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Harayana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh states in India...
s, Sorathia
Ahirs
Ahir is an Indian caste. The term can be used synonymously with Yadav, as the latter term refers to Ahirs who have identified as Yadavs. The major divisions of Ahirs are: Yaduvanshi, Nandvanshi, and Gwalvanshi.-Etymology:...
, Kanabi, Patidar
Patidar
The Patidar are a Hindu ethnic group found primarily in the state of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in India.Patidars are also known as Patel, a common surname with in the community.D. F...
, Vaania, Lohana
Lohana
The Lohana also referred to as Luvana are an Indian caste,largely classified as merchants and are categorized as Vaishya or Bania caste although their ancient history proves that they are Kshatriya of Suryavanshi descant, claiming their lineage from Lava, son of Rama...
, Miyana
Miyana
The Miyana are a Muslim Rajput community found in the state of Gujarat in India.- History and origin :The Miyana are Rajputs who were converted to Islam during the rule of Allauddin Khilji in the thirteenth century...
, Kapadi
Kapadi
Kapadi or Kapdi is one of the minority Hindu community of India, who are followers of Kapadi Sampradaya.-History:Origin of Kapadi community, as per folk fore, is connected with Lord Rama...
, etc. living co-exsistantly since many centuries and all of them have contributed to the growth and prosperity of Anjar & Kutch over many centuries.
Geography
Anjar is located at 23.13°N 70.02°E. It has an average elevation of 81 metres (265 feet).Anjar was a fortified town, before the Earthquake of 26 January 2001 the ruins of the wall could be seen around this town, but after this Earthquake the ruins are near non-existent. Around the town there are three lakes.
City of Temples
The Anjar town is a main city near Bhuj and located in the Kutch district of Gujarat state, India. The Anjar city was established before 1400 years ago as there one the oldest Bhareswar Mahadev Temple (about 1200 years old). Anjar is famous for many temples. Among them one Shree Swaminarayan Temple at Sawaser Naka, Bhid Bhanjan Mahadev Temple Near Sorathia Naka, Bhareswar Mahadev Mandir at Devaliya Naka and Jesal-Toral SamadhiSamadhi
Samadhi in Hinduism, Buddhism,Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools is a higher level of concentrated meditation, or dhyāna. In the yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali....
, near Ajepal Dada Mandir.
God Swaminarayan came in Anjar at Samvat 1863 i.e. before 200 years. He stayed here for many days with great saints and taught the real lesson of life to many backward class people. Today Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Anjar is quite a sight in Kutch district in Gujarat.
Before that i.e. before 500 yrs there is story of Jesal and Sati Toral. Anjar is known for this. Jesal Jadeja was a Great robber and Sati Toral was a lady saint. Toral showed the path of spiritualism to Jesal. Jesal admitted and became saint. Both took their last breath at Anjar by taking live Samadhi. Every year so many pilgrims perform their pilgrimage at Anjar. It said that Torale thran nar tariya, sasatiyo ne sadhir, jesal jagno chorato, tene palma& kidho pir.i.e. Sati Toral showed path of spiritualism to three gents- Sasatiyo & Sadhir and the third Jesal whom she made saint in short time.
Cuisine & Drinks
Anjar is also well known for its cuisine, specifically Bhikha ni Dabeli. This DabeliDabeli
Dabeli or Kutchi Dabeli or Kachchhi Dabeli is a snack of India, originating in the Kutch or Kachchh region of Gujarat. It is a spicy snack made by mixing boiled potatoes with a Dabeli Masala, and putting the mixture between Ladi-Pav and served with chutnies made from tamarind, date, garlic,...
is so revered that its fans stretch out all the way to the state of Maharashtra and beyond even from out of India like Persian Gulf countries. Moreover, one can find the real taste of Kesar Keri
Mango
The mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is native to India from where it spread all over the world. It is also the most cultivated fruit of the tropical world. While...
called Kesar Hagu in Anjar. Anjar is also well known for the Kharek. Local people love to drink Tea, Chhash
Buttermilk
Buttermilk refers to a number of dairy drinks. Originally, buttermilk was the liquid left behind after churning butter out of cream. It also refers to a range of fermented milk drinks, common in warm climates where unrefrigerated fresh milk otherwise sours quickly...
and eat ice-cream. Other local famous items are Kutchi Pakwan, Kutchi Khaja, Peda
Peda
Peda, Pheda or Pera is a sweet from the Indian subcontinent, usually prepared in thick, semi-soft pieces. The main ingredients are khoa, sugar and traditional flavorings, including cardamom seeds, pistachio nuts and saffron. The color varies from a creamy white to a caramel colour...
s and farsan
Farsan (Food)
Farsan is a collective term used for a type of snacks Gujarati cuisine, from the Indian state of Gujarat.Some are fried items which are then dried and can be stored, others fresh, fried or steamed.Some popular examples are:* Dhokla...
, etc.
Pedha, Gulab Paak and Kharibhat are famous in local as well Mumbai region.
Economy
The town has strong trade and social links with neighbouring Adipur, Bhuj, Gandhidham and Kandla. The diversity of trade is similar to that of Bhuj-Kutch. Serving the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries. Business Life in Anjar has changed drastically after the Earthquake, the development of new roads has forced long running businesses to shut down without any compensation. The GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation) has extended the towns borders making it look like a city. The GIDC has attracted many big name businesses to set up in Anjar and throughout Kutch, this is turn has created thousands of new jobs in the area.And also anjar like many other large towns in India has a high growth rate. Many new houses and buildings are being constructed, a construction of a huge water pipe-line network is underway serving the communities of Gujarat as well as Kutch. Construction of major roads into Anjar is underway, with planned roads starting soon. The borders of Anjar are getting closer to those of Adipur, where the land in between them has been granted planning permission effectively making the future Cities of Anjar, Adipur and Gandhidham one Major Indian city.
Anjar is also very well known for its ethnic clothes & handicrafts & metal-crafts. Swords & knife made in Anjar & near-by villages are very famous & are exported even out side India.
Culture
The people of Anjar come from many different backgrounds and have lived side by side in peace for centuries. culture programs held many times in Anjar.In Swaminarayn Mandir at sawaser naka every year on The Hindola Mahotsava celebrated with great devotion for month. Chaitra panchmi is main day of Pratishtha of Ghansyam Maharaj so that on that day thousands of people come there and enjoy Mahabhishek of Ghansyam Maharaj. Annakutt Mahotsav that is Diwali Mahotsav on that day more then ten thousands kg sweets and many kind of items prepared for God Ghansyam and then served to all holy Bhakatas all over Anjar Taluka. During festivals many people come here to enjoy the festivals. same way at many temples different kind of festivals are celebrated with real enjoyment. Temples like Jesal Toral Samadhi, Bhareswar Mahadev, Madhavray Mandir, Sachchidanand mandir where festivals celebrated with real devotion.êêê{Elucidate|what is this|date=August 2010}}Sharad Purnima festival and Diwali
Diwali
Diwali or DeepavaliThe name of the festival in various regional languages include:, , , , , , , , , , , , , popularly known as the "festival of lights," is a festival celebrated between mid-October and mid-December for different reasons...
, Eid
Eid ul-Fitr
Eid ul-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr, Id-ul-Fitr, or Id al-Fitr , often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting . Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity," while Fiṭr means "breaking the fast"...
.
Notable Persons
Mr Meghaji Sheth who took leadership during princely state and when Kachchh was administered by Rao Raydhan i.e. in 1786 A.D. Rao Raydhan was keen to covert all Hindus. At that time Meghaji Sheth went to Bhuj and imprisoned Rao and gave administration in the hands of 12 persons called Barbhaya Raj i.e. first Democracy in India.Among, the many persons of Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya or Mistri
Mistri
Mistri, or Mistry, is a term for a master-craftsman, foreman or supervisor of manual workers in India. Mistri is being replaced with "supervisor" and other terms, as for example by the Indian Railway who replaced it with supervisor in 2005....
community of Anjar, who were noted for Sea-trading, architect & Railway Contracts. Manji Daya Vegad of Anjar and Lakhu Devji Vegad of Anjar during 1887-1912 built Pamban Bridge
Pamban Bridge
The Pamban Bridge is a cantilever bridge on the Palk Strait connects Rameswaram on Pamban Island to mainland India. It refers to both the road bridge and the cantilever railway bridge, though primarily it means the latter. It was India's first sea bridge...
& lines from Rameshwaram. Similarly, other big Railway Contractors in decade of 1890-1920 of Anjar were Moti Murji, Jagmal Ruda, Kunwarjee Vasta, Shamjee Kheta, Triku Narayan & Ratna Govind. Bechar Hardas, Ranchhod Hardas, Jeram Hardas, Hirji Hardas, Shamjee Bechar & Narshi Bechar Khodiyar. Narshi Bechar Khodiyar son of Bechar Hardas of town was given title of Rai Sahib by British for Railway Engineering in 1920.
Jagmal Pitambar Rathod of Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya of Anjar was Gaidher
Gaidher
Gaidher or Gaidhar is a word of Gujarati, Kutchi and Rajasthani language. The word Gaidher derives its origin from the word Gadh or Garh...
of Kutch Raaj in 1750. His son Gajdhar Jagmal Rathod & his son Ruda Gajdhar Rathod & his son Jairam Ruda Gajdhar Rathod all of Anjar were for four generations Gaidher
Gaidher
Gaidher or Gaidhar is a word of Gujarati, Kutchi and Rajasthani language. The word Gaidher derives its origin from the word Gadh or Garh...
for the Kingdom of Kutch and all constructions of Kutch Raaj the forts of Anjar, Bhuj, Mandvi, Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, Vijay Vilas Palace, Sharad Bag Palace, Ashapura Temple, Dhrang Temple, Suralbhit Mahadev Temple, etc. have been done by Mistris of Kutch
Mistri
Mistri, or Mistry, is a term for a master-craftsman, foreman or supervisor of manual workers in India. Mistri is being replaced with "supervisor" and other terms, as for example by the Indian Railway who replaced it with supervisor in 2005....
under their super-vision. The Assistant Gaidher to them were from Khedoi
Khedoi
Khedoi is large village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 14 KM from nearest town Anjar.Village is again sub-divided into Nani-Khedoi and Moti-Khedoi...
.
Mr. Chhaganlal Parekh alias Chhagan Bapa was also a social worker, today K.K.M.S. Girls High School is the best gift given to Anjar by him.
Mr. Vrajlal R. Vora was a great astrologer of Kachchh. He has deep knowledge in astrology. He written two books on astrology. Sheth Khatau Makanji Sethia, one of the founder of Khatau Gourp
Khatau
Khatau Group of Companies is one of the oldest business conglomerates in India. The Khatau Group was founded in 1874 by Seth Khatau Makanji. This business family prospered into one of the leading industrial houses in mid twentieth century, with ventures in textiles, chemicals, shipping, cement,...
also hailed from city.
Education
The most known Schools in Anjar is "Swami Vivekananda Vidhyalaya", "Smt. K. G. Manek School", "Sheth D. V. High School", Sheth Khatu Mavji Sethia H.S. School. There is also a different school for girls' higher education named 'K. K. M. S. Girls' high school Welspun Vidya mandir,Muralidhar High school,Dungrasi Gangaji Thacker vidyalay,Rabari samaj school. St. Elizabeth's School is an English medium school, which is affiliated to Gujarat State Board and is situated in Nagalpar village way to Mundra. There are 20 primary schools handled by Municipal Corporation of Anjar. And Shree Sahyog Sarswati Vidyamandir. Recently Govt. Started an I.T.I. in Anjar City.Anjar Education society has started one college named Smt Hiraben Bhanukant Pala college of arts and commerce. Second college for P.G.D.H.R.M. Moreover Cdec center and M.Sc. I.T. Jamiyate ulema e hind has started college of pharmacy anda P.T.C. college for girls.
SRK institute of Management and Computer Science ( BBA , BCA , MSW , MLW, MBA , Msc(IT) )
Anjar as Taluka
Following villages belong to this taluka:Nagalpar
Nagalpar
Nagalpur or Nagalpar is a small village in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. It comes under Anjar taluka.-History:About history of Nagalpar or Nagalpur it is one of the 19 villages established by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris as they are known in Kutch...
, Sinugra
Sinugra
Sinugra or Shinoogra or Sinogra or Sinougra is a village near the town of Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is located 7 km from the nearest city Anjar...
, Pantiya
Pantiya
Pantiya is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.This village is adopted by IFFCO Kandla.Village is located 10 KM from nearest town Anjar...
, Khedoi
Khedoi
Khedoi is large village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 14 KM from nearest town Anjar.Village is again sub-divided into Nani-Khedoi and Moti-Khedoi...
, Lovariya
Lovariya
Lovariya or Loharia or Lovaria is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.-History:Lovariya is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris, as they are known in Kutch...
, Chandiya
Chandiya
Chandiya or Chandia is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 18 km from nearest town Anjar.-History:...
, Chandroda
Chandroda
Chandroda is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 22 KM from nearest town Anjar...
, Mindiyana
Mindiyana
Mindiyana is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 8 KM from nearest town Anjar.-See also:* Nagalpar* Sinugra* Pantiya* Khedoi* Lovariya* Chandiya* Chandroda* Mindiyana* Shinai...
, khambhra
Khambhra
Khambhra or Khamra is a village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is eight kilometres from the nearest town, Anjar.-History:...
, Sinugra
Sinugra
Sinugra or Shinoogra or Sinogra or Sinougra is a village near the town of Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is located 7 km from the nearest city Anjar...
, Devaliya, Vidi
Vidi
Vidi or Videe or Virdee is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is at a distance of about 4 km from Anjar, the Taluka Headquarter.-History:...
, Meghpar
Meghpar (Anjar)
Meghpar is a village in Anjar Taluka in Kutch District of Gujarat of India. It is located on Anjar to Galpadar Road. About the history of Meghpar it is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris of Kutch. It is located at a distance of about 4 km from Taluka...
, Bhadroi, Varsamedi,Chandaroda,Bhalot,Lovariya, Pantiya,Didhai, Lakhapar,Satapar,Ambapar,Tappar,Bhimasar,Modvadar,Ajapar,Bhadroi,Ratnal,Modsar,Sugaria Jaru,Khokhara,Chandarani,Vidi,naga,Bita and Vira valadia,Devaliya,Kumbhariya, Joganinar,Sanghad,RAmpar,Tuna,Sapeda,Maringana,Ningal,Kotada,Hirapar,Navagam,Amarapar,Dhamadaka, etc.Total there are 67 Villages.
See also
- NagalparNagalparNagalpur or Nagalpar is a small village in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. It comes under Anjar taluka.-History:About history of Nagalpar or Nagalpur it is one of the 19 villages established by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris as they are known in Kutch...
- KhambhraKhambhraKhambhra or Khamra is a village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is eight kilometres from the nearest town, Anjar.-History:...
- SinugraSinugraSinugra or Shinoogra or Sinogra or Sinougra is a village near the town of Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is located 7 km from the nearest city Anjar...
- PantiyaPantiyaPantiya is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.This village is adopted by IFFCO Kandla.Village is located 10 KM from nearest town Anjar...
- KhedoiKhedoiKhedoi is large village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 14 KM from nearest town Anjar.Village is again sub-divided into Nani-Khedoi and Moti-Khedoi...
- LovariyaLovariyaLovariya or Loharia or Lovaria is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.-History:Lovariya is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris, as they are known in Kutch...
- ChandiyaChandiyaChandiya or Chandia is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 18 km from nearest town Anjar.-History:...
- ChandrodaChandrodaChandroda is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 22 KM from nearest town Anjar...
- MindiyanaMindiyanaMindiyana is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 8 KM from nearest town Anjar.-See also:* Nagalpar* Sinugra* Pantiya* Khedoi* Lovariya* Chandiya* Chandroda* Mindiyana* Shinai...
- ShinaiShinai villageShinai or Shenoi village is located 15 kilometres from the nearest town, Anjar in the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat....
- AdipurAdipurAdipur is a city in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. The town is situated approximately from the Gulf of Kutch.-History:Adipur was originally founded as a refugee camp after the partition of India, in 1947, by the government of India. Its running was later passed onto a...
- GandhidhamGandhidhamGandhidham is a city and a municipality in the Kachchh District of Gujarat state of India. The town was created in the early 1950s for the resettlement of the refugees from Sindh of Pakistan in the aftermath of the partition of India....
- BhujBhujBhuj is a city and a municipality in Kachchh district in the state of Gujarat, India.-History:It was established by Rao Hamirji in 1510 and was made the state capital by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Its foundation stone as state capital laid formally on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th...
- KandlaKandlaKandla is a seaport in Kutch District of Gujarat state in western India. Located on the Gulf of Kutch, it is one of major ports on west coast. Kandla was constructed in the 1950s as the chief seaport serving western India, after the partition of India from Pakistan left the port of Karachi in...
- MundraMundraMundra is a census town in Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Mundra Port is the largest private port in India.-Geography:The town of Mundra is located about 50 km from Anjar which is one of the major towns in the district of Kutch in Gujarat. The other important towns in this...
- BhuvadBhuvadBhuvad / Bhuwad is a village in Anjar Taluka of Kutch district of Gujarat, India.It is located at a distance of 17.2 km far from its Taluka town Anjar...
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- Modvadar
- Devaliya
- RatnalRatnalRatnal is a village near the town of Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of about 15 km from Anjar.-History:...
- SanghadSanghadSanghad is a village in Anjar Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State in India.It is located at a distance of about 16 km from Taluka headquarters of Anjar....