Bharuch ( listen ), formerly known as Broach,[a] is a city at the mouth of the river Narmada in Gujarat in western India.Being one of the biggest industrial areas The city of Bharuch and its surroundings have been settled since times of antiquity. It was a ship building centre and sea port in the pre-compass coastal trading routes to points West, perhaps as far back as the days of the Pharaohs.including Ankleshwar GIDC, it is at times referred as the chemical capital of India.
In the 3rd century, Bharuch port was mentioned as Barugaza. Arab traders entered Gujarat via Bharuch to do business. The British and the Dutch (Valandas) noted Bharuch’s importance and established their business centres here.At the end of the 17th century, it was plundered twice, but resurged quickly. Afterwards, a proverb was composed about it, “Bhangyu Bhangyu Toye Bharuch”.
Traditionally, Bharuch has been the centre of the peanut processing and marketing industry with a well established brand name around the country. Almost none of the peanuts are grown in Bharuch itself but the best of the crops from neighbouring regions are brought here for processing. Mr. Kirit P Modi a local resident and businessman holds the Intellectual Property rights for manufacturing roasted salted peanuts in a hygienic process. Bharuch is also the home of the Bandhni method of clothing design and is well known for this traditional art form.
Bharuch has remained on top in the matters of education and culture. Bharuch is renowned since years back because of the internationally famous Pt. Omkarnath Thakur in the field of music. In the field of literature, the literature Gurus like Dr. Kanaiyalal Munshi, Balwantray Thakore and Sundaram has bestowed Bharuch unique pride.
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People from Bharuch
* Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi
* Omkarnath Thakur
* Premchand Roychand
* Feroze Gandhi
* Ganpatram Himmatram Desai
Places of interest
* Bharuch City
* Shree Vishnu Ayyapa
* Bhrigu Rishi Temple.
* Nav Nathas.
* Dashashwamedh Ghat.
* River Narmada.
* River Narmada.
* Khodiyar Mata Temple
* The Golden Bridge.
* Gurudwara Chadar Saheb.
* Stambheshwar Mahadev'
* Rajpipla
* Sardar Sarovar Dam
* Chandod
* Kayavarohan
* Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
* Dayadra
Pin Code : 392001,
bharuch Std Code : 02642
bharuch Rto Code : GJ-16:
In the 3rd century, Bharuch port was mentioned as Barugaza. Arab traders entered Gujarat via Bharuch to do business. The British and the Dutch (Valandas) noted Bharuch’s importance and established their business centres here.At the end of the 17th century, it was plundered twice, but resurged quickly. Afterwards, a proverb was composed about it, “Bhangyu Bhangyu Toye Bharuch”.
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Traditionally, Bharuch has been the centre of the peanut processing and marketing industry with a well established brand name around the country. Almost none of the peanuts are grown in Bharuch itself but the best of the crops from neighbouring regions are brought here for processing. Mr. Kirit P Modi a local resident and businessman holds the Intellectual Property rights for manufacturing roasted salted peanuts in a hygienic process. Bharuch is also the home of the Bandhni method of clothing design and is well known for this traditional art form.
Bharuch has remained on top in the matters of education and culture. Bharuch is renowned since years back because of the internationally famous Pt. Omkarnath Thakur in the field of music. In the field of literature, the literature Gurus like Dr. Kanaiyalal Munshi, Balwantray Thakore and Sundaram has bestowed Bharuch unique pride.
Map :
People from Bharuch
* Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi
* Omkarnath Thakur
* Premchand Roychand
* Feroze Gandhi
* Ganpatram Himmatram Desai
Places of interest
* Bharuch City
* Shree Vishnu Ayyapa
* Bhrigu Rishi Temple.
* Nav Nathas.
* Dashashwamedh Ghat.
* River Narmada.
* River Narmada.
* Khodiyar Mata Temple
* The Golden Bridge.
* Gurudwara Chadar Saheb.
* Stambheshwar Mahadev'
* Rajpipla
* Sardar Sarovar Dam
* Chandod
* Kayavarohan
* Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
* Dayadra
Pin Code : 392001,
bharuch Std Code : 02642
bharuch Rto Code : GJ-16:
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Bhrigu Rishi Temple