Adesar

City in Gujarat, India

Village in Gujarat, India
23°33′32″N 70°59′00″E / 23.55889°N 70.98333°E / 23.55889; 70.98333Country IndiaStateGujaratDistrictKutchTalukaRaparElevation
79 m (259 ft)Population
 (2013)
 • Total9,560 + • Density2,000/km2 (5,000/sq mi)Languages
 • OfficialKutchi, Gujarati, HindiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN
370 155
Telephone code02830Vehicle registrationGJ-12

Adesar is a small village in Kutch district, Gujarat, India.[1]

History

The town was protected by fort which were damaged in 1816 following war with Rao Bharmalji of Cutch State.[2]

The town had ancient Suryanarayan temple destroyed in 2001 Bhuj earthquake. It was rebuilt again later.[3]

References

  1. ^ Google Maps
  2. ^ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Cutch, Palanpur, and Mahi Kantha. Printed at the Government Central Press. 1880. p. 210.
  3. ^ "Surya Narayan temple -Adesar". The Megalithic Portal. 28 October 2007. Retrieved 1 August 2015.