Kutch district of Gujarat has 10 talukas, of which the major ones are Bhuj (district headquarter), Anjar, Mandvi, Mundra and Gandhidham. The area of the district is 45,652 sq. km. As per 2001 census, the population of Kutch district is 1.5 million with population density of 33 persons per sq. km. Kutch district is well-known for its palaces, museums, pilgrimage, fairs, handicrafts (Ajrakh and Bandhani), royal heritage, festivals, beaches, resorts and wildlife.

Geography of Kutch District
The geographical location of Kutch District is 78.89 degree to 71.45 degree East (Longitude) and 22.44 degree to 24.41 degree North (Latitude). The maximum temperature of the district is 45 degree centigrade and the minimum temperature is 4 degree centigrade. Average Rainfall recorded in this place is 587 mm.

Education of Kutch District
Kutch district has 1512 primary schools, 19 secondary schools and 60 secondary schools. Kutch has many educational and training institutes. The district has 12 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) which recommend training in various courses such as electrical, electronic and communication, production, information technology, and mechanical engineering. Government Engineering College at Bhuj offers engineering degree in three branches; mechanical, electrical and mining.

Culture of Kutch District
Kutch district boasts of a culturally rich heritage and vibrant population celebrating traditional fairs and festivals. The Kutch Desert Festival, Ravechi Fair, Navratri Fair, Nakhatrana Fair and Dhrarg Fair are well known among the tourists. Handicrafts are an important part of the culture of the people of this district. Block printing including the intricate `Ajrakh` printing, terracota work, laquered wood furniture, Bandhani, finest silver ornaments and intrinsic metallic work are renowned handicrafts of Kutch district.

Economy of Kutch District
Kutch district has become a major industrial hub. Over 60 percent of total salt production is contributed by the district. With huge reserves of bauxite, limestone, lignite and bentonite, Kutch district is one of the favoured destinations for most of the mineral based industries. A good number of medium or large scale industries are supported by a sizeable number of small scale industries. Due to presence of two main ports, Kandla and Mundra, Kutch district accounts for a very high cargo movement. Kutch is also known for handicrafts.

Tourism in Kutch District
Tourist from all over the world visit Kutch district for its rich heritage and variety. Key tourist attractions in the district are, Aina Mahal (Old Palace), Prag Mahal (New Palace), Kutch Museum, Cenotoph Complex, and Indus Valley Civilisation site at Dholavira. Swaminarayan Temple, Lakhpat, Koteshwar and Bhadreshwar temple are well known pilgrimage sites. Wild life plays a major role in promoting tourism in Kutch district. Wildlife Ass Sanctuary, Chinkara Sanctuary, and Narayan Sarovar Bird Sanctuary are a must visit places for tourist. The forests have rich reserves of date palms, chikoo, guava, mango, pomegranate, ber etc.

How to reach Kutch District

By Road:
National Highway 8A connects Kutch with Ahmedabad (91km), Vadodara (465 km), Rajkot (218 km) and Surat (632 km). Bhuj is connected with Kandla (45 km from Bhuj) by a State Highway via Anjar.

By Rail:
Mumbai is connected with Bhuj by 5 broad gauge stations. Mundra and Kandla ports are linked by broad gauge rail to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. Bhuj-Gandhidham-Kandla-Ahmedabad broad guage line provides direct connectivity from Kutch to other parts of the country.

By Air:
Bhuj has the only operational airport in Kutch. Kandla, Mandvi Mundra air strips are under development.

By Port:
Mundra Port has a total length of 17.5 mts. Other ports in the district include Kandla and Mandvi. Mundra port is connected to Gandhidham by National Highway and a broad gauge railway line. Other ports are at Kandla and Mandvi.