Bharuch

Developed on the bank of Gujarat’s lifeline- Narmada River, Bharuch has magnificence history in its foundation. Known as Bhrugurishi’s spiritual land, today’s Bharuch is old as king Balirala’s time and which reminds us Bhaga-wanVaman’s birth. Erlier it was known as Makka na baara babul. Followers of Muslim religion used to transport from Bharuch for their spiritual tour- Haj to Makka thus it was developed as a main business centre and in the time of Dravidian culture it was known as Bhrugukatch. Even in the mythological stories of Buddha which was written in Pali language has mention of magnificence of Bhrugukatch. In such splendorous Bharuch district has seen many rulers. Even in India’s freedom fighting Bharuch has played significant role. Rajpipla region having tribal population became a part of Bharuch district in the republic India. On 02/10/1997 the then Govt. declared Rajpipla area as a Narmada district in which Rajpipla, Sagbara, Tilakwada and Dediapada tahesil was included. Due to which Bharuch, Amod, Vagara, Jambusar, Ankleshwar, Hansot, Jhaghadia and Valia was remained in the bharuch District. On the North of Bahruch district Baroda and on the south Surat district has developed. Connected to the National Highway and the railway line between Mumbai and Delhi, Bharuch’s has seen fast industrial development. In Bharuch district Ankleshwar, Panoli and Valia GIDC has got many industrial units and GNFC as well as Gandhar Oil field, Valia and Amod’s Sugar factories are there due to which district’s industrial development was accelerated. Born place of Kanayyalal Maneklal Munshi, Pandit Omkarnath, Chotubhai Purani and Chote Sardar Chandulal Desai, Bharuch has still got many developmental opportunities. The bank of Narmada has also seen many ritual and spiritual activities of many spiritual people. The culture of Bharuch developed on the bank of Narmada is now developing with the world. Gujarat’s lifeline Narmada is also known as Reva, it is deemed as spiritual as the river Ganga. Narmada is starting from Amarkantak (Madhyapradesh), crosses the Ujjain and enters in Gujarat, fulfills need of Guarat’s people and meets the ocean after crossing Bharuch. There is a bridge on the Narmada River at Bharuch which is a good example of hard labor and engineering excellence by Britishers. It was built in Dec’ 1877 and even today it attracts several people. Lots of money was spent building it thus it is known as Golden Bridge.