Literacy Profile
Kheda maintains a literacy rate well above both state and national averages:
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Overall Literacy Rate: ~82.65%
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Male Literacy: ~91.31%
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Female Literacy: ~73.49%
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Urban vs. Rural: Urban centers (e.g., Nadiad, Kheda town) record higher literacy (~86.7%) compared to rural pockets (~81.4%).
School Education & Administration
Primary and secondary education across the district’s 10+ talukas is overseen by district education offices located at the District Panchayat and administrative complexes in Nadiad:
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Primary Education: Managed by the District Primary Education Officer (DPEO), overseeing government primary schools (Vidyamandirs), PM SHRI schools, and private primary schools under the Right to Education (RTE) framework.
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Secondary & Higher Secondary: Monitored by the District Education Officer (DEO), covering Gujarat State Board (GSEB), CBSE, and ICSE affiliated schools.
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Key Welfare Programs: Implementation of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM POSHAN), digital classrooms under Mission Schools of Excellence, and annual enrollment drives like Shala Praveshotsav.
Higher Education & Universities
Kheda district is recognized in central Gujarat for engineering, pharmacy, medical, and general degree colleges:
| Institution | Location | Highlights / Disciplines |
| Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU) | College Road, Nadiad | Autonomous state university known for Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Dental Sciences, and Management. |
| J. & J. College of Science | Nadiad | Established science institute offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. |
| C. B. Patel Arts College | Nadiad | Major center for humanities and social sciences. |
| I. V. Patel College of Commerce | Nadiad | Premier commerce and business administration college. |
| M. S. Bhagat & C. S. Sonawala Law College | Nadiad | Legal education affiliated with regional universities. |
| Dinsha Patel College of Nursing | Nadiad | Key institute for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Nursing healthcare training. |
| Government Polytechnic | Raska Weir, Mehmadabad | Technical diploma education in core engineering disciplines. |
Vocational & Professional Training
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Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs): Government ITIs are operational in major taluka centers (including Nadiad, Kheda, Kapadwanj, and Mahudha), offering vocational trades like electrician, fitter, diesel mechanic, and wireman.
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Teacher Training: Several District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET) and teacher-training colleges provide B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. certifications across the region.