Kukma
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| Country |  India |
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| State | Gujarat | ||
| District(s) | Kachchh | ||
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Kukma 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.
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[edit] History
About the history of Kukma, it is one the eighteen villages established by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris. These Mistris first moved in to Saurashtra in early 7th century and later a major group entered Kutch in 12th century and established themselves at Dhaneti. 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 and Kumbharia. Most of the early infrasturcture, temples, community halls and old houses are built by this community during late 19th century.
[edit] Notable persons
During the years of consturction Railway lines by British during 1860-1930s many of these Mistri community made themselves into big Railway Contractors notable among them who hailed from this village are Devraj Govind, Premji Kalyan, Kanji Pachhan, Govind Daya, Murji Jetha, Premji Devshi, Bheemji Pancha, Jetha Gopal, Jairam Premji, Kheta Murji, Premji Khengar, Devshi Nathu, Khengar Naran, Nanji Heera, Vishram Bhara, Shivje Lira, Govind Pancha, Vaanji Harji, Hirji Mavji, Khimjee Manji, Jagmal Daya, Nathu Megar, Bhoja Natha, Vasta Manji, Ruda Teja, Valji Jada, Naran Vala, Kheemji Manji, Karsan Bhara, Devji Gopal, Visharm Jetha, Bhoja Natha, Ramji Arjan.
[edit] Temples
Kuldevi Temples of many clans of these Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya community are also there in this village. For example, Kuldevi temple of Chauhan clan of Brahmani Mata have their temple in village.also nivruti ashram and garibdash ji bhojanalaya is there
[edit] Railway Station
Kukma also is a Railway Station under Western Railways about 10 Kms from Bhuj on Naliya - Sirohi route. Kutch Express, a Mumbai - New Bhuj Railway train runs daily on this route.
[edit] Present Status
At present, villagers are quiet prosporous. Apart from Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas, Ahirs, Lohana and other communities also have notable prsence. There is enough penetration of Telephone and all houses have Electricty and water supply. There is also a big pond in outskirts of village, originally built by Mistri community, who founded the village.
People are involved in agriculture and other business. Parle Group has a Biscuit factory nearby and many are working in that factory. Besides Bhuj is also nearby and many go there for jobs and business.
[edit] References
<http://www.chawra.com/kgk/history2.htm><http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Sinougra-houses-no-longer-live-up-to-their-claim-to-fame/274190/> <http://www.expressindia.com/news/ie/daily/20010312/ina12017.html> <http://www.docstoc.com/docs/6135227/Kachchh><http://www.chauhansfamily-kukma.com> Books - Nanji Bapa ni nondhpothi, Ratna Bhagat ni Chopdi Coordinates: 23°13′N 69°46′E / 23.217°N 69.767°E
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