Bhuj

Bhuj () is a city and the headquarters of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

 Etymology 
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.

 Geography 
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 

 Demographics 
In 2011 the population of Bhuj was 213,514, which consisted of 111,146 males and 102,368 females.

 Transportation 

 Trains 
Train no.Train NameRuns FromDestinationDeparture DaysArrival Days11091-11092Bhuj-Pune expressBhujPuneWednesdayTuesday14312-14311 via Ahmedabad & 14322-14321 via BhildiAla Hazrat ExpressBhujBareillyTuesday, Thursday & Sunday for 14312. Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday for 14322Friday, Saturday, Monday for 14311. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday for 1432122829-22830Shalimar - Bhuj Weekly SF ExpressBhujShalimarTuesdayMonday22904-22903Bandra Terminus Bhuj AC Superfast ExpressBhujBandraMonday, Thursday, SaturdayThursday, Saturday, Monday12960-12959Bhuj Dadar Superfast ExpressBhujDadarMonday, ThursdayWednesday, Saturday19132-19131Kutch ExpressBhujBandraDailyDaily19116-19115Shayajinagari ExpressBhujDadarDailyDaily

 References 

Category:Cities in Gujarat