About District

Kheda (historically known as Kaira) is a city and administrative district in central Gujarat, situated just north of Anand and south of Ahmedabad.

  • Historical Significance: Best known for the 1918 Kheda Satyagraha, a landmark peasant movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel against oppressive British tax collections during a famine.

  • Administrative & Urban Hubs: While Kheda is the district headquarters, Nadiad is the largest city and commercial center of the district.

  • Key Landmarks & Culture:

    • Ranchhodraiji Temple, Dakor: A major Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Krishna.

    • Agriculture: Part of the fertile Charotar belt, known for tobacco, cotton, and dairy farming (part of the Amul dairy cooperative network).

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Helpline Service Number
District Emergency Response Center +91 268 1077
Women Helpline 1091
Police Helpline 100
Ambulance 102 & 108
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