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'''Kukma''' or '''Kookma''' is a village near the [[Bhuj]] town, taluka in [[Kachchh District]] of [[India]]n State of [[Gujarat]].<ref>[http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=161152&rlbtype=V Reports of National Panchayat Directory]{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> It is located at a distance of 16 kilometers from [[Bhuj]], the headquarters of Kachchh District.

==History==

About the history of Kukma, it is one of the 19 villages established by [[Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas]] or [[Mistris]]. These [[Mistris]] first moved to the [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] in the early 7th century and later a major group entered [[Kutch]] in the 12th century and established themselves at [[Dhaneti]]. Later from the 12th century onwards they settled between [[Anjar, India|Anjar]] and [[Bhuj]] and founded the villages of [[Anjar, India|Anjar]], [[Sinugra]], [[Khambhra]], [[Nagalpar]], [[Khedoi]], [[Madhapar]], [[Hajapar]], Kukma, [[Galpadar]], [[Reha]], [[Vidi]], [[Ratnal]], [[Jambudi]], [[Devaliya]], [[Lovaria]], [[Nagor]], [[Chandiya]], [[Meghpar(Anjar)|Meghpar]] and [[Kumbharia, Kutch District, Gujarat|Kumbharia]]. Most of the early infrastructure, temples, community halls, school, girls boarding house and old houses are built by this community during the late 19th century.
<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chawra.com/kgk/history2.htm |title=Kutch Gujar Kshatriyas, History & names of their 18 Villages |access-date=29 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>[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>[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>[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, majority of old houses with unique architect were destroyed in the earthquake of 26 January 2001.
== Temples ==

Kuldevi Temples of many clans of these Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya community are also there in this village. To mention, [[Kuldevi]] temple of [[Parmar]] clan of [[Momai|Momai mata]]ji, [[Kuldevta|Kuldevi]] temple of [[Chauhan]] clan of [[Brahmani]] Mata, Kuldevi temple of Rathod clan of Chaval Mataji have their temple in village.<ref>[http://www.chauhansfamily-kukma.com Chauhan's Kuldevi Bramhani Mata & Family clan tree dating back to the 13th century]</ref> Also ''Nivruti Ashram'' and ''Garibdash ji Bhojanalaya'' are located in Kukma. Also there is Thakore Mandir in main square and [[Shiva|Mahadev]] temple both built originally by [[KGK Community]].Also Tank clan and Gohil clan have kuldevi temples in the village.

==Railway Station==

Kukma also is a Railway Station (Flag Station) under Western Railways about 10 km from [[Bhuj]] on [[Gandhidham]] - [[Bhuj]] broad gauge route. Kutch Express and New Bhuj Exp(Sayaji Exp.) Railway train runs daily on this route.

==Present Status==

At present, villagers are quiet prosperous. Apart from Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas, Ahirs, Lohana and other communities also have notable presence. There is enough penetration of Telephone and all houses have electricity and water supply. There is also a big pond in outskirts of village, originally built by [[Mistri]] community, who founded the village.
People are involved in agriculture and other business. [[Parle Products]] has a Biscuit factory nearby and many are working in that factory. Besides Bhuj is also nearby and many go there for jobs and business.
Kukma do have Primary health center, Primary school and High School.

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

Kukma - Revision history

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