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As per mythology, the place was sacred among sages. It is said that in Bharuch, the celebrated Asura king Mahabali, conducted a great sacrifice and for it came a Bhrahmin boy named Vamana, who hampered with the king`s sacrifice and put an end to his reign.

Archeological history says that there were ruins of many ancient temples. During the 322-185 BC, Bharuch was part of the Mauryan Empire, the Western Satraps and the Guptas. Afterwards, it was annexed by the Mughals, and finally by the British.

Bharaich was known to Europeans as Barigaza(Greek word). From this Greek word, it is evident that there was a settlement of Greek traders. The Greek buildings and forts found here were earlier mistaken to be that of Alexander, the Great.

Economy of Bharuch Economically, Bharuch was a prosperous country due to its location on the Narmada River. As a result of this, agriculture and other linked commercial activities have flourished in Bharuch. Bharuch is a central shopping center for many villages spread around its boundaries such as Palej, Valan, Vareydiya, Kamboli e.t.c.

Modern Bharuch is one of the most great industrialized areas in the world. There are large chemical plants producing fertilizers, paints, dyes, cotton, textiles, and dairy products. Bharuch is also Gujarat`s biggest Liquid cargo terminal. A very large plant of fertilizers, chemicals and IT Services-GNFC Ltd is located in Bharuch City. Large multinational centers like Videocon, China light & power, BASF, Johnson, Reliance, Tata`s, Aditya Birla group, Welspun Stahl, J B Chemicals, Gujarat Fluorochmicals Ltd. D etc. have set up Manufacturing Units in and around Bharuch.

Demography of Bharuch As per the 2001 India census, Bharuch had a population of 148,391. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bharuch has an average literacy rate of 78%, of which 82% are males and 73% are females.

Culture of Bharuch People of Bharuch are followers of different religions. They live in harmony and accord. The city is today considered to be a great example of communal equality. The majority of the population constitutes Muslims. There are people belonging to other religions as Hindus, Parsis,Sikhs, Jains etc.

The staple diet of Bharuchi people is Khicheree kuree and daar-gosht chawal, which belong to the category of lentils, meat and boiled rice.