Kheda (ખેડા) is a district in central Gujarat, India, southeast of Ahmedabad, with Nadiad as its administrative headquarters. Part of the fertile Charotar region, it is known for agriculture, dairy farming and its role in India’s independence movement. The 1918 Kheda Satyagraha brought national attention to farmers’ demands for relief from land revenue during crop failure.
Gujarati is the main language, and everyday life connects market towns with farming villages. Agriculture, milk production, trade and small industries support the economy. Tobacco and food crops are important agricultural products. Notable religious landmarks include Santram Mandir in Nadiad and the Ranchhodraiji temple at Dakor. Navratri and other festivals draw communities together.
Common civic concerns include reliable drinking water, irrigation, road maintenance, drainage and waste collection. Residents also care about access to healthcare, school quality, public transport and employment. Farmers’ priorities include crop prices, agricultural inputs and dependable market access.