Bhuj
Bhuj
भुज ભુજ | |
|---|---|
 The Prag Mahal | |
  Bhuj  Bhuj | |
| Coordinates: 23°15′N 69°40′E / 23.25°N 69.67°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Kachchh |
| Founded by | Rao Hamirji |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Bhuj Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56 km2 (22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 188,236 |
| • Density | 3,400/km2 (8,700/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 370001 |
| Telephone code | 2832 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-12 |
| Sex ratio | 0.97 ♀/♂ |
| Website | http://www.bhujnagarpalika.org |
| Source: 2011 Census of India[1] | |
Bhuj (
pronunciation (help·info)) is a city and the headquarters of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Etymology
[change | change source]According to legend, the region of Kutch (also called Kachchh) was once ruled by Nāga chieftains. One of the key figures in this story is Queen Sagai of Sheshapattana, who was married to King Bheria Kumar. She led a revolt against Bhujanga, the last Nāga chieftain. In the battle that followed, Bheria was defeated, and Queen Sagai committed sati, the act of self-immolation. The hill where they lived eventually became known as Bhujia Hill, and the town at its base was named Bhuj. Over time, the local people began to worship Bhujanga as a snake god, and a temple was built in his honor.[2]
Geography
[change | change source]Bhuj is located at an average elevation of 110 metres (about 360 feet) above sea level. On the eastern side of the city stands Bhujia Hill, which is topped by Bhujia Fort. This hill acts as a natural divider between Bhuj city and the nearby town of Madhapar, which is known as one of the richest villages in Asia. The city also has two main lakes—Hamirsar Lake and Deshadsar (દેેશળસર)—which add to its charm and are important water sources.
Places of interest
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Prag Mahal -
Aina Mahal -
Sharadbaugh Palace -
Kutch Museum -
Ramkund -
Swaminarayan temple -
Chhatedi of Bhuj -
Hamirsar Lake -
Mahadev Gate near Hamirsar Lake -
Darbargadh Fort -
Bhujia Fort and Smritivan on Bhujia Hill -
Tapakeshwari Devi Temple near Bhuj -
Hill Garden -
The Vande Mataram Memorial is located at Village - Bhujodi near Bhuj
Demographics
[change | change source]In 2011 the population of Bhuj was 213,514, which consisted of 111,146 males and 102,368 females.[1]
Transportation
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Trains
[change | change source]| Train no. | Train Name | Runs From | Destination | Departure Days | Arrival Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11091-11092 | Bhuj-Pune express | Bhuj | Pune | Wednesday | Tuesday |
| 14312-14311 via Ahmedabad & 14322-14321 via Bhildi | Ala Hazrat Express | Bhuj | Bareilly | Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday for 14312. Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday for 14322 | Friday, Saturday, Monday for 14311. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday for 14321 |
| 22829-22830 | Shalimar - Bhuj Weekly SF Express | Bhuj | Shalimar | Tuesday | Monday |
| 22904-22903 | Bandra Terminus Bhuj AC Superfast Express | Bhuj | Bandra | Monday, Thursday, Saturday | Thursday, Saturday, Monday |
| 12960-12959 | Bhuj Dadar Superfast Express | Bhuj | Dadar | Monday, Thursday | Wednesday, Saturday |
| 19132-19131 | Kutch Express | Bhuj | Bandra | Daily | Daily |
| 19116-19115 | Shayajinagari Express | Bhuj | Dadar | Daily | Daily |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Census of India". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, New Delhi, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ↑ Ward (1 January 1998). Gujarat–Daman–Diu: A Travel Guide. Orient Longman Limited. pp. 316–317. ISBN 978-81-250-1383-9.