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Mundra Port
India's largest private port, operated by Adani Ports & SEZ, with a sprawling multiproduct special economic zone on the Gulf of Kutch.
Welcome to Mundra, Kutch
About Mundra
A historic port town on the Gulf of Kutch — once a great mercantile centre, today home to the largest private port in India.
Kutch, Gujarat, India District Kutch, Gujarat
Founded c. 1640s
Population 36,281
Languages Gujarati · Kutchi
PIN Code 370421
Best Season Oct – Mar
The Town of Mundra
Mundra is a census town and the headquarters of Mundra Taluka in the Kutch district of Gujarat. Founded in about the 1640s, it flourished for centuries as a mercantile centre and seafaring port, trading with markets across the Arabian Sea and East Africa.
According to local legend, the town grew around the blessing of Pir Hazrat Shah Murad Bukhari, who saved the sinking ship of the Jain merchant Vardhaman Sheth. For generations Mundra was a home of Kutchi Oswal Vania and Bhatia trading families, whose sailors once advised the Sultan of Zanzibar and are said to have guided Vasco da Gama to India.
Today Mundra blends that deep heritage with a modern industrial economy powered by its world-class port, special economic zone and some of India's largest power stations.
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A Brief History
1640s
Mundra founded by Bhojarajji I of Cutch State; grows into an important mercantile port town. Its name is said to derive from “Munahara” — a picturesque town near a river.
1728
The old town is walled and fortified by Devakaran Seth, Dewan of Deshalji I, using masonry from the ancient ruins of Bhadreshwar.
1872
A thriving trade hub of Kutchi Oswal Vanias and Bhatias, the population reaches 7,952, exporting cotton, castor seed, pulse, wool and dyed cloth.
1905
Aga Khan III founds the Aga Khan School in Mundra — the first of what became the wide Aga Khan Education Service network.
1998
Mundra Port begins operations in October, four years after being announced in 1994.
2001
Mundra is the only town in Kutch left unaffected by the devastating January earthquake, opening the door to rapid industrial growth.
2014
Mundra Port surpasses Kandla in cargo handling to become the largest private port in India.
2020
Mundra and Baroi Gram Panchayats merge on 29 August to form the Mundra-Baroi Municipality.
Economy & Industry
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Mundra Port, operated by Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd, is the largest private port in India. Announced in 1994 and operational since October 1998, it overtook Kandla in cargo handling in 2014 and anchors a vast multiproduct Special Economic Zone.
The town is also a major power hub. The Mundra Ultra Mega Power Plant (Tata Power) and the Mundra Thermal Power Station (Adani Power) together generate over 8,600 MW of electricity, cooled by seawater drawn from the Gulf of Kutch.
Alongside heavy industry, Mundra retains its traditional crafts — tie-dye and block-printed textiles — while agriculture, horticulture and date-palm cultivation continue across the surrounding taluka.
Explore & Discover
Places to See in Mundra
Forts, temples, shrines and heritage of a centuries-old port town.
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Mundra Fort
The fortified walls of the old town, built in 1728 from the masonry of ancient Bhadreshwar — a reminder of Mundra's mercantile past.
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Bukhari Pir Dargah
Shrine of Shah Murad Bukhari, known for its glass-studded roof and a Mughal gate built by Emperor Aurangzeb.
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Jain Temples
Historic temples of Sheetalnath, Parshwanath, Mahavira and Amizara Parshwanath, reflecting the town's strong Jain heritage.
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Navlakho Bungalow
A heritage mansion linked to merchant-banker Jairam Shivji's East African trading network and the famed “Swali Sheri” (Swahili Street).
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Nilkanth Mahadev, Baroi
A Shiva temple at nearby Baroi, distinguished by a seven-headed brass snake set over the lingam.
Culture & Festivals
Mundra celebrates a vibrant mix of festivals — Diwali, Holi and Uttarayan alongside Muharram and the Eids. Its seafaring community marks Nani Ravadi, Moti Ravadi and Nava Naroj, which heralds the start of the sailing season. Local snacks like dabeli and kadak are town favourites.
Getting to Mundra
Mundra is served by a private airport operated by the Adani Group, handling scheduled and non-scheduled flights. Well-connected road networks link the town to Bhuj, Gandhidham and the wider Kutch region, with the port driving continuous infrastructure growth.
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