Kheda
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Kheda is a town
and a municipality
in Kheda district
in the India
n state
of Gujarat. Kheda, also known as Kaira, is 35 km from Ahmedabad
. The National Highway no. 8 connecting Ahmedabad
and Mumbai
passes through Kheda. It forms the administrative center of Kheda District
.
s. The Marathas ceded the district to the British in 1803, and it became part of the Bombay Presidency
of British India. It was a large military station until 1830, when the cantonment was removed to Deesa
. Gujjars established many villages in the Kheda District area, as did Jats and other groups.
Kheda is also where Gandhi launched a Satyagraha
struggle against oppressive taxation by the British at a time of famine.
Kheda is on the bank of the river "Vatrak" and "Shedhi".
, Kheda had a population of 24,034. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kheda has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 63%. In Kheda, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The clans of Jats in Gujarat are similar to those of Jats of North India. The following clans are found in the Kheda District. The way they are written in Gujarati is given in brackets. Kheda District is one of few districts in Gujarat with a Jat population (BanasKantha, Mehsana
, SabarKantha, Kutchh, etc.)
Rajputs in this District are usually of the Chauhan clan. Rajputs have had a huge influence in this area as well as the state of Gujarat in general. There are Vohra/Vora Gujjar populations also.
Many of the villages have names based on the clans of Jats who inhabited them. These are some of those clans:
When Jats moved into this area they established their own Panchayats(circles of villages) and married only within them, however there was "mixing in" with Gujjar groups such as Parihar
s when they first moved in, which would explain why they look somewhat different from Haryanvi Jats. Sometimes Gujars(as do many Jats and Kambojas) tend to have Iranian/Afghan features due to shared ancestry.
Dakor
- Famous Krishna Temple
Nadiad
- Santram Temple, DDIT (Dharamsinh Desai Institute of Technology)
There is one temple of Meldi Mata in Kheda, which holds annual fair every year on the 13th 14th and 15 February. Around 100000 people visit kheda during this time.
Famous "Khedia Hanuman Temple" at the Hanuman Tekro(literally translated Hunuman Hill). Built by king Mayurdhwaj of kheda.
There are many religious places to visit in Kheda.
Shree Mahalaxmi Temple, more than 100 years old temple near Vatrak river.Beautifule Shree Mahalaxmi Mataji's moorti(Statue) made up of pure white marble.Shree Mankameshvar Temple, people are travelling from different places from India and abroad.Shree Somath temple, Shree Hanumanji temple, Bhadrakali temple, Ramji Mandir, Haveli, Bahucahraji Mandir, Shree Meldi Mataji,Shree Nilkanth Mahadev, Shree Khodiyar Madir near Kheda, beautiful Jain temple.
Famous iron bridge, old clock tower, and burjo.
Great education schools and institutions located in Kheda, like H & D Parekh High School, Shanti Niketan School, Maharaja Agrasen Public School, Swaminarayan Gurukul & Elite High School where student gets knowledge from traditional to Hightech.
Town
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
and a municipality
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
in Kheda district
Kheda district
Kheda district is one of the 26 districts of Gujarat state in western India. Kheda city is the administrative headquarters of the district.-History:...
in the 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...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of Gujarat. Kheda, also known as Kaira, is 35 km from 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...
. The National Highway no. 8 connecting 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 Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
passes through Kheda. It forms the administrative center of Kheda District
Kheda district
Kheda district is one of the 26 districts of Gujarat state in western India. Kheda city is the administrative headquarters of the district.-History:...
.
History
The town of Kheda passed to the Babi family early in the eighteenth century, with whom it remained until 1763, when it was taken by the MarathaMaratha
The Maratha are an Indian caste, predominantly in the state of Maharashtra. The term Marāthā has three related usages: within the Marathi speaking region it describes the dominant Maratha caste; outside Maharashtra it can refer to the entire regional population of Marathi-speaking people;...
s. The Marathas ceded the district to the British in 1803, and it became part of the Bombay Presidency
Bombay Presidency
The Bombay Presidency was a province of British India. It was established in the 17th century as a trading post for the English East India Company, but later grew to encompass much of western and central India, as well as parts of post-partition Pakistan and the Arabian Peninsula.At its greatest...
of British India. It was a large military station until 1830, when the cantonment was removed to Deesa
Deesa
Deesa is a city and a municipality in the heart of Banaskantha district in the state of Gujarat, India.-History:Deesa is situated on banks of the river Banas. Deesa was also recognized as camp Deesa as it was under the rule of Deewan saheb. In the year 1821 A.D, a British cantonment was established...
. Gujjars established many villages in the Kheda District area, as did Jats and other groups.
Kheda is also where Gandhi launched a Satyagraha
Champaran and Kheda Satyagraha
The first Satyagraha revolutions inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Independence Movement occurred in Kheda district of Gujarat and the Champaran district of Bihar between the years of 1918 and 1919...
struggle against oppressive taxation by the British at a time of famine.
Kheda is on the bank of the river "Vatrak" and "Shedhi".
Geography
Kheda is located at 22.75°N 72.68°E. It has an average elevation of 21 metres (68 feet).Demographics
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...
, Kheda had a population of 24,034. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kheda has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 63%. In Kheda, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The clans of Jats in Gujarat are similar to those of Jats of North India. The following clans are found in the Kheda District. The way they are written in Gujarati is given in brackets. Kheda District is one of few districts in Gujarat with a Jat population (BanasKantha, Mehsana
Mehsana
Mahesana is a city and municipality in Mehsana district, in the Indian state of Gujarat.-City and surrounding area:Situated near Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, Mehsana is one of the largest cities in North Gujarat; followed by Patan and Palanpur. A number of primary industries including dairy, oil...
, SabarKantha, Kutchh, etc.)
- Chauhan, Chawan, Chahar (Chauhan)
- Gaur, Goru (Gaur, Gor)
- Godara-Godha (Goda)
- Gulia (Galia)
- Maan (Manar)
Rajputs in this District are usually of the Chauhan clan. Rajputs have had a huge influence in this area as well as the state of Gujarat in general. There are Vohra/Vora Gujjar populations also.
Many of the villages have names based on the clans of Jats who inhabited them. These are some of those clans:
- Sunda(jat)
- Odasi(jat)
- Narwar(jat)
- Pichkya(jat)
When Jats moved into this area they established their own Panchayats(circles of villages) and married only within them, however there was "mixing in" with Gujjar groups such as Parihar
Parihar
Parihar is a clan which is part of many communities including Rajputs, Gurjars and Jats. According to the Handbook on Rajputs by famous British historian A. H...
s when they first moved in, which would explain why they look somewhat different from Haryanvi Jats. Sometimes Gujars(as do many Jats and Kambojas) tend to have Iranian/Afghan features due to shared ancestry.
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:...
- Famous Krishna Temple
Nadiad
Nadiad
Nadiad is a city and an administrative center of the Kheda district in the Indian state of Gujarat.The city is famous for its socio-educational-religious humanitarian services led by Santram Mandir and supported by institutions of higher learning such as Dharamsinh Desai University, Muljibhai...
- Santram Temple, DDIT (Dharamsinh Desai Institute of Technology)
There is one temple of Meldi Mata in Kheda, which holds annual fair every year on the 13th 14th and 15 February. Around 100000 people visit kheda during this time.
Famous "Khedia Hanuman Temple" at the Hanuman Tekro(literally translated Hunuman Hill). Built by king Mayurdhwaj of kheda.
There are many religious places to visit in Kheda.
Shree Mahalaxmi Temple, more than 100 years old temple near Vatrak river.Beautifule Shree Mahalaxmi Mataji's moorti(Statue) made up of pure white marble.Shree Mankameshvar Temple, people are travelling from different places from India and abroad.Shree Somath temple, Shree Hanumanji temple, Bhadrakali temple, Ramji Mandir, Haveli, Bahucahraji Mandir, Shree Meldi Mataji,Shree Nilkanth Mahadev, Shree Khodiyar Madir near Kheda, beautiful Jain temple.
Famous iron bridge, old clock tower, and burjo.
Great education schools and institutions located in Kheda, like H & D Parekh High School, Shanti Niketan School, Maharaja Agrasen Public School, Swaminarayan Gurukul & Elite High School where student gets knowledge from traditional to Hightech.