Bagasara

For a village in Junagadh district, Gujarat, India, see Bagasara-Ghed.

Bagasara બગસરા
Bagasara Location in Amreli, Gujarat, India
Coordinates:
Country	India
State	Gujarat
District	Amreli
Population (2001)
• Total	31,789
Languages
• Official	Gujarati, Hindi, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)

Bagasara is a municipality in Bagasara Taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat, India. The town is situated on the northern bank of the Satladi river.

History

Bagasara was conquered in about 1525 by Vala Mancha Bhaiya of Devgam Devli. Vala Mancha was succeeded by his son Bhaiya, from whom the Bagasara Kathis are called Bhaiyani. During British period, the town belonged to the Vala Kathis and is the seat of Kathiawar Agency thana.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Bagasara had a population of 31,789. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bagasara has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

Bagasara is known for its imitation gold plated jewellery and Ari Bharat embroidery clothes. Square sheets chophaal, and women's scarves sadla, of native manufacture, are made here. There is a market for Gir timber.

Schools

There is a school founded by independence activist Lalchand Vora in 1931.

Places of interest

• Bhutnath Mahadev Temple
• Munjiyasar Dam
• Swaminarayan Mandir.
• Bal Krishna Haveli.
• Bageshwar Temple.

References

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