Chikhodra
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Chikhodrais a village situated in Anand district
in the state of Gujarat, India
. It is administered by Chikhodra Gram Panchayat and the Anand Municipality. It is a member of the Bavis gaam Patidar Samaj (collaboration of 22 villages). It is a part of the region known as Charotar, comprising Anand and Kheda Districts. With recent Real-estate developments it is on its way on becoming an important suburb of the Anand
City.
Chikhodra is famous for its tobacco production and manufacturing. It comprises more than 20 individual tobacco manufacturing companies-major being Shanabhai Jibhaibhai Patel Co, M.B.Patel & sons, A.A.& co.,M.M.& sons,and several others. Chikhodra is also an important milk producer and contributor to the Amul
Dairy in Anand.
Chikhodra lies on National Highway No. 8 between two important cities of Ahmedabad
and Vadodara
. It is 20 km from Dakor
, a major Hindu pilgrimage en route. The National Express highway 1 from Ahmedabad to Vadodara also passes through Chikhodra.
Chikhodra has recently seen rapid real estate development with the economic growth of the Anand City. With Chikhodra's collaboration with Anand city and other villages, Anand is well on track to becoming a Municipal Corporation.
, Chikhodra had a population of 10,423. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chikhodra has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 60% (53% of the males and 47% of the females). 10% of the population is under the age of 6.
"Diwali Ba Balmandir" is a kindergarten school in Chikhodra. It contains both English and Gujarati medium classes. The teachers are highly educated and well experienced.
M.M. & Sons High School
Education in Chikhodra is provided by various institutes of Anand City and its educational suburb Vallabh Vidhyanagar
. The village of Chikhodra provides free public education from 1 to 7 standards. With that, Chikhodra also has high school till 12th standard with Arts and Commerce fields.
Myrid of Gujarat State Transport buses connects Chikhodra to other villages and major cities of Gujarat. Within the village, a limited service transport is offered by auto rickshaws served by dedicated and reliable drivers. The well developed roads of the village allows its people to reach their destination within minutes.
Chikhodra is famous for its tobacco production and manufacturing. Chikhodra consists of more than 20 individual tobacco manufacturing companies. Some of the important Industries include Shanabhai Jibhaibhai Patel & Co., M.B.Patel & sons, A.A. & Co., M.M. & Sons.and several others.
Anand Food and Drink Industry, Chikhodra, Anand, Gujarat, India
Apart from Tobacco industries it also consists of 'Anand Food and Drink Industry' whose food products are provided for NRIs, Non Residence Indians, all over the world. 'Anand Food and Drink Industry' also produce beverages with their famous and Traditional Gujarati "Keri no Rash" (The Mango Pulp).
Anand Regional Co-operative oil seeds Grower's Union started as a small co-operative in Chikhodra village in 1969 near Anand, to help the cottonseed growers of this area.
"Shri Ravisankar Maharaj Eye Hospital" is famous for its eye treatments, minimal charges, and reliable doctors. It attracts patients from all around the state of Gujarat.
Shri Gangaba Sarvajanik Hospital, Chikhodra, Anand, Gujarat, India
"Shri Gangaba Sarvajanik Hospital" is the only hospital in Chikhodra. There are other private clinics which are run by the private doctors.
Anand district
Anand District is an administrative district of Gujarat state in western India. It was carved out of the Kheda district in 1997. Anand is the administrative headquarters of the district. It is bounded by Kheda District to the north, Vadodara District to the east, Ahmedabad District to the west,...
in the state of Gujarat, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is administered by Chikhodra Gram Panchayat and the Anand Municipality. It is a member of the Bavis gaam Patidar Samaj (collaboration of 22 villages). It is a part of the region known as Charotar, comprising Anand and Kheda Districts. With recent Real-estate developments it is on its way on becoming an important suburb of the Anand
Anand, Gujarat
]]Anand is the administrative centre of Anand District in the state of Gujarat, India. It is administered by Anand Municipality. It is part of the region known as Charotar, consisting of Anand and Kheda Districts....
City.
Chikhodra is famous for its tobacco production and manufacturing. It comprises more than 20 individual tobacco manufacturing companies-major being Shanabhai Jibhaibhai Patel Co, M.B.Patel & sons, A.A.& co.,M.M.& sons,and several others. Chikhodra is also an important milk producer and contributor to the Amul
Amul
Amul , formed in 1946, is a dairy cooperative in India. It is a brand name managed by an apex cooperative organisation, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd...
Dairy in Anand.
Chikhodra lies on National Highway No. 8 between two important cities of Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad also known as Karnavati is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the former capital of Gujarat and is also the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court has its seat in Ahmedabad...
and Vadodara
Vadodara
Vadodara formerly known as Baroda is the third most populated city in the Indian State of Gujarat . It is one of the four cities with the population of over 1 million...
. It is 20 km from Dakor
Dakor
Dakor is a city and a Nagarpalika in Kheda district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is prominent for its grand temple of Shree Krishna-Shree Ranchhodraiji.-History:...
, a major Hindu pilgrimage en route. The National Express highway 1 from Ahmedabad to Vadodara also passes through Chikhodra.
Chikhodra has recently seen rapid real estate development with the economic growth of the Anand City. With Chikhodra's collaboration with Anand city and other villages, Anand is well on track to becoming a Municipal Corporation.
Geography
Chikhodra is located at 22°33'54"N/73°0'5"E. It has an average elevation of 35 meters(115 feets).Demographics
As of 2008 India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Chikhodra had a population of 10,423. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chikhodra has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 60% (53% of the males and 47% of the females). 10% of the population is under the age of 6.
Education
Diwali Ba Balmandir"Diwali Ba Balmandir" is a kindergarten school in Chikhodra. It contains both English and Gujarati medium classes. The teachers are highly educated and well experienced.
M.M. & Sons High School
Education in Chikhodra is provided by various institutes of Anand City and its educational suburb Vallabh Vidhyanagar
Vallabh Vidhyanagar
Vallabh Vidhyanagar is a town and a municipality in Anand district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located between Ahmedabad and Vadodara, 6 km from the town of Anand.-History:...
. The village of Chikhodra provides free public education from 1 to 7 standards. With that, Chikhodra also has high school till 12th standard with Arts and Commerce fields.
Transport
National Highway (NH) 8 connects Chikhodra with smaller towns and villages offering excellent, affordable and rapid transport service for business, education and leisure. The Gujarat express highway offers a rapid transport service to Ahmadabad, Vadodara and Nadiad.Myrid of Gujarat State Transport buses connects Chikhodra to other villages and major cities of Gujarat. Within the village, a limited service transport is offered by auto rickshaws served by dedicated and reliable drivers. The well developed roads of the village allows its people to reach their destination within minutes.
Industries
Tobacco Manufacturing CompaniesChikhodra is famous for its tobacco production and manufacturing. Chikhodra consists of more than 20 individual tobacco manufacturing companies. Some of the important Industries include Shanabhai Jibhaibhai Patel & Co., M.B.Patel & sons, A.A. & Co., M.M. & Sons.and several others.
Anand Food and Drink Industry, Chikhodra, Anand, Gujarat, India
Apart from Tobacco industries it also consists of 'Anand Food and Drink Industry' whose food products are provided for NRIs, Non Residence Indians, all over the world. 'Anand Food and Drink Industry' also produce beverages with their famous and Traditional Gujarati "Keri no Rash" (The Mango Pulp).
Anand Regional Co-operative oil seeds Grower's Union started as a small co-operative in Chikhodra village in 1969 near Anand, to help the cottonseed growers of this area.
Hospitals and Health Care
Shri Ravisankar Maharaj Eye Hospital, Chikhodra, Anand, Gujarat, India"Shri Ravisankar Maharaj Eye Hospital" is famous for its eye treatments, minimal charges, and reliable doctors. It attracts patients from all around the state of Gujarat.
Shri Gangaba Sarvajanik Hospital, Chikhodra, Anand, Gujarat, India
"Shri Gangaba Sarvajanik Hospital" is the only hospital in Chikhodra. There are other private clinics which are run by the private doctors.