Bhoira

Bhonyara is a village in Vinchhiya Taluka of Rajkot district, Gujarat, India.

History

During British period, it was under Jasdan State. It derives its name from a cave in the neighbouring hill, where there is also a fort. This is the fort destroyed by Chudasama king Khengara in 12th century, according to bardic tale.^[1]

Demography

The population of Bhoira according to the census of 1872 was 584 and according to that of 1881, 526 souls.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kathiawar (Public Domain text). Vol. VIII. Printed at the Government Central Press, Bombay. 1884. p. 399.

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[bg-1] Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kathiawar (Public Domain text). Vol. VIII. Printed at the Government Central Press, Bombay. 1884. p. 399.

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