Lovariya
| Lovariya | |
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| Coordinates | 23°05′32″N 69°53′03″E / 23.092246°N 69.884162°ECoordinates: 23°05′32″N 69°53′03″E / 23.092246°N 69.884162°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District(s) | Kachchh |
| Panchayat | Gram Panchayat |
| Sex ratio | 0.894 ♂/♀ |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 27 metres (89 ft) |
Lovariya or Loharia or Lovaria is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
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[edit] History
Lovariya is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris, as they are known in Kutch. These Mistris first moved in to Saurashtra in early 7th century and later a major group entered Kutch in 12th Century & 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, Meghpar and Kumbharia.[1] [2][3] [4][5]
Many of these Mistris made it big during early years of Railway Construction by British and notable among them are Vasta Hirji Parmar, Devram Chawda, Arjan Dhana, Ramji Kachra, Pancha Lakshman, Devji Gova, Pancha Kana and others. All the old houses and village temple, infrastructure are built by these Mistri community.[6] However, majority of old houses of Mistris with unique architect were destroyed in the earthquake of 26th January, 2001.
[edit] About Village
Kuldevi Temples of many clans of these Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas community are also there in this village.
Village is located 14 km from nearest town Anjar. Villagers enjoy very good drinking water supply,and very Electricity supply with very less power shortages. Village has good amount Telephone penetration, and nearly most of the houses has televisions and Cable supply. Village Entrance greets with Welcome gate.
[edit] Culture
Most of the people in Lovaria are of Parmar & Chawda clan belonging to Mistri or Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas community.
[edit] See also
| Preceded by Unknown |
Village Sarpanch 1991 – 2003 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Unknown |
Village Talati 2003 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Unknown |
Village Aanganvadiben 2003 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Unknown |
Village Nurseben 2003 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
[edit] References
- ^ Kutch Gujar Kshatriyas, History & names of their 18 Villages
- ^ Press Report after earthquake Giving details of Villages, Art & Skills of Mistris of Kutch
- ^ Press Report on Houses, Hisotry of Mistiris of Kutch
- ^ Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
- ^ Gurjar Kshatriyas, also known as Mistris, came to Kutch from Rajasthan. They are skilled in building construction. They first established themselves at Dhaneti and were granted 18 villages by the rulers of Kutch. They are famous designers and developers of buildings and bridges
- ^ Nanji Bapa ni Nondh-pothi published in Gujarati in year 1999 from Vadodara. It is a diary of Railway Contracts done by KGK community noted by Nanji Govindji Tank of Hajapar/Jamshedpur, complied by Dharsibhai Jethalal Tank of Nagalpar/Tatanagar. This book was given Aank Sidhhi award by Kutch Shakti at Mumbai in year 2000.Railway Contractors from Lovaria
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