Kheda

Kheda
Kheda
City
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Kheda, also known as Kaira, is a city and a

Ahmedabad airport

. The nearest bus station is "Kheda Bus Station".

History

The name Kheda originated from the

Rashtrakuta-controlled town in other copper-plates. There were about 750 villages under that administrative division. It is also mentioned in Nimbavati story of Dashakumaracharita, Acharanga Sutra, Merutunga's Prabandhachintamani (1305 CE), Puratana-prabandha-sangraha (before 15th century, multiple authors) and Jinaprabha's Vividh-tirtha-kalpa (c. 1332 CE).^[1]

It was under

British India.^[1] Nevertheless, Kaira was still entitled, at least in 1901, to a tribute of 488 Rupees from the Koli petty princely state of Ghorasar. Kheda was a large military station until 1830, when the cantonment was removed to Deesa. Brahmin

established many villages in the Kheda District area, as did Jats and other groups.

Kheda is also where

Satyagraha

struggle against oppressive taxation by the British during a time of famine.

The Babi family which ruled Kheda shifted to

Junagadh state

.

Koli Rebellion Of Kheda

The

Dholka Taluka was main target of kolis. The armed kolis numbering one hundred and fifty attacks at dholka and respectfully returned into their villages. East India Company was unable to control the raids of koli chiefs.^[2]

Geography

Kheda is located at 22°45′N 72°41′E / 22.75°N 72.68°E / 22.75; 72.68.
Vatrak and Shedhi rivers.^[1]

Population

Demographics

As of 2001 [update] India census,^[4] Kheda had a population of 27000. 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.

Castes and Clans

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.
Kutchh, etc.)^[6]

Chauhan, Chawan, Chahar (Chauhan)[6]

Gaur, Goru (Gaur, Gor)^[6]

Godara-Godha (Goda)^[6]

Gulia (Galia)^[6]

Maan (Manar)^[6]

Jain
Religion is Most developed in Kheda. Rajputs in this District are usually of the Chauhan clan. Rajputs have had a huge influence in this area as in 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, including :

Sunda (jat)

Odasi (jat)

Narwar (jat)

Pichkya (jat)

Visiting Places

There is one temple of Meldi Mata in Kheda, which holds an annual fair in February. Around 100,000 people visit Kheda for this event. Mahalaxmi Mata Mandir and Khediya Hanuman, Mankameshwar Mahadev, Somnath temple and Jain temples are places of interest. There is one 250 years of Haveli.^[1]
Bhidbhanjan Amizara Jain Mota Derasar is an ancient Jain tirtha, which is well visited.
Next to Kheda Vitthalpura Village Siddhnath Mahadev Temple Hindu Temple. There Are Many Places to Visiting in Kheda.

Economy

Tobacco farming is widespread.

Transport

The city is 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Ahmedabad. The National Highway No. 48 (formally NH 8 )connecting Ahmedabad and Mumbai passes through Kheda. The nearest railway station is Mahemadavad Kheda Road. All Types Of state Bus and Local Transporter are available.

References

^
OCLC 164915270
.

ISBN 9780520250789
.

^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kheda

^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

^ VP Desai's book "Bharat ke Chaudhary" (Bharatna Anjana)

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Mahaveer Singh Verma: Jat Veer Smarika 1992 – "Jat Samaj Ahmedabad"

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OCLC 164915270
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[2] ISBN 9780520250789
.

[3] Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kheda

[4] "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

[bharat-5] VP Desai's book "Bharat ke Chaudhary" (Bharatna Anjana)

[jat_veer_smarika_1992-6] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Mahaveer Singh Verma: Jat Veer Smarika 1992 – "Jat Samaj Ahmedabad"

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