Jakhau

Jakhau Port is 14 km from Jakhau village and about 130 km from Bhuj in Kutch District. A major fishing port, Jakhau lies in Gulf of Kutch.Yakshas and the Yadavas are believed to have landed at Jakhau during the pre-historic period. The name of the port Jakhau is said to have derived from the term `Jakh’, derived from `Yaksha’.Jakhau Port is also one of the oldest ports of Kutch. Today, this port is only used for fisher men. Jakhau Port has its own importance. This is a very beautiful Port of Kutch. There is a centre for coastguard and water department of B.S.F. in Jakhau Port.