"Bhad me jao", all we Indians have heard this phrase and even used it sometimes to vent out our anger. And hell yeah, it feels good to say "Bhad me jao" sometimes! But have you ever considered going to Bhad? Have you ever thought that Bhad even exists on earth as its literal meaning is "Go to Hell"? If not yet, then maybe now you want to visit Bhad. It not only exists on earth but is in India.
Where is Bhad?
Bhad is a small village in Khambha Taluka in Amreli District of Gujarat. It is around 314 Km away from the state capital Gandhinagar.
We finally found Bhad, the most famous place among Indians, on our bike trip to Diu from Gandhinagar. It is around 79 Km away from Diu. When someone tells us, "Bhad me jao", we reply, we have been there and, it is your turn now.
Is it hell?
No, not at all. At least we did not find any devil or yamraj there. No damned souls, no punishments, no raging fires, but it was just opposite to the idea of hell. If you don't believe us, then go check it out.
It is a serene village, and in monsoons, the place becomes more surreal. There are many places nearby which you can visit like Diu, Sasan Gir, Girnar etc.
How to reach Bhad?
The nearest airport is Diu Airport, around 70km. There are no major railway stations nearby. However, Rajkot Railway station is the nearest railway station around 144 km from Bhad. The best way to reach Bhad is by road.
Fun Facts about Bhad
Bhad is a medium size village with a total of 274 families residing. It has a population of 1160. The literacy rate of Bhad is higher as compared to that of Gujarat. People in Bhad run their livelihood through agriculture mainly.
If you are not convinced to go to Bhad yet, then the fact that there is no case reported for COVID should convince you. So from now don't get angry when someone says, "Bhad me jao", instead ask them to book your tickets to Gujarat and accommodations in Bhad so that they also get the satisfaction of actually sending you to Bhad, and you get a free vacation.
This Bhad village is not the only Bhad in India. There are many other places named Bhad. Let us know in the comments below if you have been to any Bhad so far?