Language According to the 2011 Census, Kachchhi speakers are a majority in 5 out of the 10 tehsils: Abdasa (76.06%), Lakhpat (69.71%), Mandvi (62.48%), Nakhatrana (54.54%) and Mundra (50.66%). In addition, they are 43.39% in Bhuj, 18.06% in Anjar and 14.13% in Gandhidham. However in Rapar and Bhachau, they are only 0.14% and 1.05% respectively. Kutchi is classified as a dialect of Sindhi. A common misconception is that it is a dialect of Gujarati. The script of the Kutchi language has become extinct. It is now mainly written in the Gujarati script. Samples of Kutch script are available in the Kutch Museum. The increased use of Gujarati language is mainly because of its being a medium of instruction in schools. Politics |} Notable religious sites Narayan Sarovar Temple and Koteshwar Temple Ashapura Mata temple at Mata no Madh. The village is located about 100 km from Bhuj. Ashapura Mata is the household deity (Kuldevti) of former Jadeja rulers of Cutch State. The Swaminarayan Sampraday has a huge following in this Kutch region. Their main temple in this district is Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj. The Muslims have a following in the Kutch region. Their main dargah-shrine in this district is Shah Zakariya Ali Akbar, Hajipir. Anjar city also has a Swaminarayan Mandir Lakhpat has religious significance for three of India's most populous religions. Siyot Caves Mundra Khetabapa, Vithon Important Jain places of Pilgrimage are - Shri Bhadreshwar Jain Tirth Derasar Koday Jain tirth (72 Jinalaya Jain Temple here is the most famous) Vanki Mahavir Jain Temple, Vaanki, Gujarat 370425 Kothara Shantinath Jain Tirth, Kothara, Abdasa Taluka Naliya Thirth Jain Derasar Jakhau Mahavirswami Sw. Jain Tirth Suthri Dhrutkallol Parshwanath Maha Tirth, Suthari Education Higher education in Kutch has been regulated by Kachchh University since 2003. About 43 colleges in total are affiliated to the university, offering courses in humanities, science, commerce, medicine, nursing, education and computer science. Professional courses in engineering, pharmacy and management are regulated through the Gujarat Technological University. Culture People Kutch district is inhabited by various groups and communities. One can find various nomadic, semi nomadic and artisan groups living in Kutch. Rabari constitute a comparatively large group in Kutch And there lives a brave and noble community like Ahir. Food and drink Because most of the population of the Kutch district is Hindu or Jain, the food of the region is largely vegetarian. Jains also refrain from eating