Anjar, India
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| Anjar | |
  Anjar
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| State - District(s) |
Gujarat - Kutch |
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| Area - Elevation |
- 81 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
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Anjar is a city 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.
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[edit] History
It 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 Cutch 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 additional significant quakes 21 July 1956 and 26 January 2001.
[edit] Geography
Anjar is located at [1]. 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.
[edit] Places
Anjar is most famous for AJRAKH - BATIK print bed-sheets, SUDI - CHAKU (Nutcracker - Knives). People of Anjar are the best-known community about this.
Anjar is also famous for JESAL-TORAL samadhi. Anjar is also famous for BHIKHA NI DABELI (Kachchhi Burger), His name is so revered that his fans stretch out all the way to the state of Maharashtra and beyond even from out of india like Gulf country.
The town has many temples and mosques, perhaps the most largest surviving being Bareshwar located near the town park. Major festivals in Anjar include Raveri (The parade for Krishna on Janamashtmi) and Jakh Dada no mero (A fun fair).
[edit] 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.
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.
Khedoi is the best villadge in anjar taluca. There are so many greenary in khedoi. Khedoi is also famous for mango and kharek. Mango of khedoi is so sweet.
[edit] Culture
The people of Anjar come from many different backgrounds and have lived side by side in peace for centuries. The history of this town is seen through the daily lives of the people in Anjar although time may have brought the people fridge-freezers, televisions and mobile phones the foundations remain intact.
[edit] Education
The most known Schools in Anjar is "Swami Vivekananda Vidhyalaya" handled by Anjar Municipal Corpo., "Smt. K. G. Manek School" handled by Anjar Education Society, "Sheth D. V. Higth School" handled by Anjar Municipal Corpo. There are more than 12 primary schools handled by Municipal Corporation of Anjar.And Shree Sahyog Sarswati Vidyamandir his oner is Mr.Arunbhai Bhendy
Recently (in year 2006) Govt. Started a I.T.I. In Anjar City. and Anjar Education Society started the First Collage of General Streem in Anjar.
[edit] References
[edit] External Links
[1] Direct View Of Anjar Created By Jitendra Khodiar
[2] And This Is My Home
