Bhoira

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

This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kathiawar. VIII. Printed at the Government Central Press, Bombay. 1884. p. 399.


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