Bharasar
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Bharasar is a small village in the Kutch District
of Gujarat, India
. The main religion of the villagers is Hinduism
, Swaminarayan Sampraday
. Nearby villages include Manukwa, Naranpur, Sukhpur and Samatra
.
The village mainly consists of farmland on the outskirts, with many residential homes, along with two bank branches and a girls' school.
Many residents have emigrated to the United Kingdom
in London or Bolton, and some have to Kenya.
Bharasar is one of the 24 villages/ghaams that have formed the Shree Kutch Leva Patel Community (SKLPC).
Originally, Haraappan Dam was 500 meter south. Actual overflow of the water from the dam was collected by a small reservoir near the old Bharasar (Harrappam time - 2000BC). It was called Bhara Sar, which refers to Sarovar, suggesting a lake was located there. Later, Maharao shri Bharmalji resettled the Village, and it was called a new name, Bhara Sar.
Overflow of dam water from the reservoir was utilised for irrigation in the lower area by means of ground water channels cut in the stones of the grounds. When required, the necessary water was acquired from the original dam above the level of the big dam, the actual Harrappan dam.
Kutch District
Kutch district is a district of Gujarat state in western India. Covering an area of 45,652 km², it is the largest district of India....
of Gujarat, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The main religion of the villagers is Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...
, Swaminarayan Sampraday
Swaminarayan Sampraday
Swaminarayan Sampraday , known previously as the Uddhav Sampraday, is a Hindu sect established by Swaminarayan...
. Nearby villages include Manukwa, Naranpur, Sukhpur and Samatra
Samatra
Samatra is a small village located in the Kutch district of Gujarat state, India. The first settlement was established by two Varsani brothers by the names of Velji Bapa and Manji Bapa. From this other families, such as, the Gami, Pindoria, Hirani, Bhanderi, Kerai and Bhudiya families, gradually...
.
The village mainly consists of farmland on the outskirts, with many residential homes, along with two bank branches and a girls' school.
Many residents have emigrated to the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
in London or Bolton, and some have to Kenya.
Bharasar is one of the 24 villages/ghaams that have formed the Shree Kutch Leva Patel Community (SKLPC).
History
Within the area is the ancient Harappan Dam of Bharasar, which is the area of the origin of the tributary of the river Zadko from the hills of Khatrod Lanki area near hills of Bharasar.Originally, Haraappan Dam was 500 meter south. Actual overflow of the water from the dam was collected by a small reservoir near the old Bharasar (Harrappam time - 2000BC). It was called Bhara Sar, which refers to Sarovar, suggesting a lake was located there. Later, Maharao shri Bharmalji resettled the Village, and it was called a new name, Bhara Sar.
Overflow of dam water from the reservoir was utilised for irrigation in the lower area by means of ground water channels cut in the stones of the grounds. When required, the necessary water was acquired from the original dam above the level of the big dam, the actual Harrappan dam.