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{{for|the town in Rajasthan|Nagaur}}
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'''Nagor''' or '''Nagher''' is a village in [[Bhuj]] Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 8 km from [[Bhuj]] town, the capital of [[Kachchh District]] of [[Gujarat]] in [[India]].<ref>[http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=161171&rlbtype=V Reports of National Panchayat Directory]</ref>

==History==
Nagor is one of the 18 villages founded by the [[Mistris of Kutch|Mistri]] community of Kutch in late 12th century. This group of warriors were also skilled architects and have contributed to the erection of many historical monuments of [[Kutch]].<ref name=a/><ref name=b/><ref name=c/><ref name=d/>

During the years of the laying of railway lines in British India between around 1850 and 1930, many members of [[Mistris]] moved out and made themselves into big railway contractors throughout [[British India]]. Some of them entered into the coal mine business as well. The Mistris of these villages built and developed the old infrastructure around the villages in late 1890 from their earnings.<ref name=a>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chawra.com/kgk/history2.htm |title=Kutch Gujar Kshatriyas, History & names of their 18 Villages |access-date=28 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303084223/http://www.chawra.com/kgk/history2.htm |archive-date=3 March 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=b>[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Sinougra-houses-no-longer-live-up-to-their-claim-to-fame/274190/ Press Report after earthquake Giving details of Villages, Art & Skills of Mistris of Kutch] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930182039/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Sinougra-houses-no-longer-live-up-to-their-claim-to-fame/274190/ |date=2012-09-30 }}</ref><ref name=c>[http://www.expressindia.com/news/ie/daily/20010312/ina12017.html Press Report on Houses, History of Mistiris of Kutch] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121220074425/http://www.expressindia.com/news/ie/daily/20010312/ina12017.html |date=2012-12-20 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.docstoc.com/docs/6135227/Kachchh Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710143114/http://www.docstoc.com/docs/6135227/Kachchh |date=2011-07-10 }}</ref><ref name=d>[http://www.india9.com/i9show/Gurjar-Kshatriyas-36231.htm Gurjar Kshatriyas, also known as Mistris, came to Kutch from Rajasthan. They are skilled in building construction. They first established themselves at Dhaneti and were granted 18 villages by the rulers of Kutch. They are famous designers and developers of buildings and bridges]</ref> However, a majority of old houses of Mistris with unique architect, were destroyed in the earthquake of [[2001 Gujarat earthquake|26 January 2001]].

==Notable people==
The most noted person to hail from this village was [[Rai Bahadur Jagmal Raja Chauhan]](1887–1974), a railway contractor who built [[Bally Bridge]], an industrialist and also founder of [[Ambica Airlines]], who also served as ADC to [[Khengarji III|Sir Khengarji, Maharao of Cutch]].

==Present status==
In present times, Nagor is famous for [[Ahir]] Embroidery and one of the main centers for this Kutchi hand embroidery. Sorathiya [[Ahirs]] live in Nagor. It is one of five main centers for Sorathiya ahir in kutch. It is said that Ahirs were shepherds who originated from the Gokul-Mathura region and are associated with Lord Krishna. They migrated to Kutch and Saurashtra in Gujarat. The other communities are [[mistri]], [[muslim]], [[Rabari]], [[prathaliya Ahirs]], [[vaghari]], [[koli people|koli]], [[harijan]], [[goswami]].

After, the devastating earthquake in 2001, many of the century-old houses were damaged.

The Bhuj-Nagor Road that connects the village has an industrial area on both sides.

Essar Petrol Pump is established in Nagor for petrol distribution. There are nearly 10 companies in GIDC, Nagor including Mira Packaging, Disha Tyers etc. ITI is also established by Prakhsal Academy with the help of the government (of Gujarat). In the election of 2017, Vijyaben Katriya (Sorathiya) was selected as surpanch and Pravin Gosai as vice sarpanch. 'Panchvati Bag' is also associated with Gram Panchayat and Nagor temples of god such as Rama, Shiva, Hanumanji, Khodiyar Mataji, Randal ma, Brahmani ma, Parmeswar Dada, etc..

In primary school in Nagor, there are nearly 350 students. In Rushey Mead School (secondary education), there are 100 students.

==School==
In 2004, the Rushey Mead Foundation, a UK based charity opened a School in Nagor, which has now become a famous landmark of Nagor. The Co-founder of Foundation is Bhasker Solanki of BBC, London.{{Citation needed|date=May 2016}}

==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Kutch district]]

Nagor - Revision history

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