Khedoi
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Khedoi is large village near the town Anjar
and the taluka of Kutch district in the India
n state of Gujarat.
Village is located 14 KM from nearest town Anjar
.
Village is again sub-divided into Nani-Khedoi and Moti-Khedoi
Village Entrance greets with Welcome gate.
Village has Primary Health Centre
and Major Electricity processing plant.
Major occupation of the villagers is Agriculture
.
.These Mistris first moved in to Saurashtra in early 7th century and later a major group entered Kutch in 12th Century & established themselves at Dhaneti
. Later from 12th century onwards they moved to settle themselves between Anjar
and Bhuj
and founded the villages of Anjar
, Sinugra
, Khambhra
, Nagalpar
, Khedoi, Madhapar
, Hajapar
, Kukma
, Galpadar
, Reha
, Vidi
, Ratnal
, Jambudi
, Devaliya, Lovaria, Nagor
, Chandiya
, Meghpar
and Kumbharia
.
All the old houses, temples, entrance gates, chabutro, were erected by this Mistri
community in their heyday in decades of 1890-1900. However, majority of old houses of Mistris with unique architect were destroyed in the earthquake of 26 January, 2001.
, when Jairam Ruda Gajdhar Rathor of Anjar
was Head-Gaidher during reign of Pragmalji II of Kutch
, when Prag Mahal
was built. His brother, Kanji Gova Rathor was Gaidher
of Kothara
Darbar to Gagubha Jadeja
and Abdasa-ni-Panchtirthi & other palaces built by Darbar were done by him. Their other brother Ruda Gova Rathor was Gaidher
to Kaira Darbar during 1880-1895 and all erection done by Kaira Darbar were done by him
Many of the Mistri
into big railway contractors in early days of Railway lines construction by British during 1880-1910. Notable names among them, who hailed from this small village are Shivjee Ananda, Ramji Valji, Pragji Premji, Aarjan Shivjee, Hardas Karsan, Laghu Mandan, Shivjee Jairam, Gangjee Naran, Laxman Kanji, Vishram Bhimjee, Hemraj & Harji Kanji, Akahai Parbat, Morar Lalji, Kanji Gova, Ruda Gova, Daya Pachan, Mepa Pachan, Kanji Pachan, Vaghjee Narayan, Gangji Narayan. Mistri Gangji Narayan of Khedoi along with Manji Dahya Vegad & Lakhu Devji Vegad of Anjar
, built during 1887 to 1912 the famous Pamban Bridge
and railway tracks to Rameshwaram and all of them together also built famous temple of Neel-Mandir having seven domes at Rameshwaram, between years 1899 to 1905, while they were working for Pamban Bridge
Shivjee Jairam Rathod of Khedoi was among one of the many Mistri community pioneers who founded
Colliery at Tisra
in Jharia Coalfields belt
, Jadeja
, Rabari
, Ahirs
dominate the village population, where as Mistri
community the original founders, who founded the village in 1450 AD are very few.
On the other hand the economy of the village also runs greatly on farming. The soil surrounding the village is fertile and has many farms of Mango, Guava, Pomegranate and other fruits and vegetable.
Anjar, India
Anjar is a town and a municipality in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. The country is dry and sandy, and entirely depends on well irrigation for its water supply. The town is situated nearly 10 miles from the Gulf of Kutch. The town was third time made capital of Kachchh on...
and the taluka of Kutch district 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 of Gujarat.
Village is located 14 KM from nearest town Anjar
Anjar
Anjar may refer to:*Anjar, India, a town and municipality of India*Anjar, Lebanon, a town in the Bekaa valley of Lebanon...
.
Village is again sub-divided into Nani-Khedoi and Moti-Khedoi
Village Entrance greets with Welcome gate.
Village has Primary Health Centre
Primary Health Centre
The Primary Health Centre is the basic structural and functional unit of the public health services in developing countries. PHCs were established to provide accessible, affordable and available primary health care to people, in accordance with the Alma Ata Declaration of 1978 by the member...
and Major Electricity processing plant.
Major occupation of the villagers is Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
.
History
About the history of Khedoi, it is one of the 19 villages founded by Mistris or Kutch Gurjar KshatriyasKutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris of Kutch or Kadia Kshatriyas of Kutch, are a Hindu community of the Kutch District of Gujarat state in India...
.These Mistris first moved in to Saurashtra in early 7th century and later a major group entered Kutch in 12th Century & established themselves at Dhaneti
Dhaneti
Dhaneti or Dhanetee is village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State of India. It is at a distance of about 26 km from Bhuj the Taluka and District Headquarter of Kutch...
. Later from 12th century onwards they moved to settle themselves between Anjar
Anjar
Anjar may refer to:*Anjar, India, a town and municipality of India*Anjar, Lebanon, a town in the Bekaa valley of Lebanon...
and Bhuj
Bhuj
Bhuj is a city and a municipality in Kachchh district in the state of Gujarat, India.-History:It was established by Rao Hamirji in 1510 and was made the state capital by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Its foundation stone as state capital laid formally on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th...
and founded the villages of Anjar
Anjar, India
Anjar is a town and a municipality in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. The country is dry and sandy, and entirely depends on well irrigation for its water supply. The town is situated nearly 10 miles from the Gulf of Kutch. The town was third time made capital of Kachchh on...
, Sinugra
Sinugra
Sinugra or Shinoogra or Sinogra or Sinougra is a village near the town of Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is located 7 km from the nearest city Anjar...
, Khambhra
Khambhra
Khambhra or Khamra is a village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is eight kilometres from the nearest town, Anjar.-History:...
, Nagalpar
Nagalpar
Nagalpur or Nagalpar is a small village in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. It comes under Anjar taluka.-History:About history of Nagalpar or Nagalpur it is one of the 19 villages established by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris as they are known in Kutch...
, Khedoi, Madhapar
Madhapar
Madhapar is a large village located in south western Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. Bhuj is the regional hub of the town where the nearest airport exists...
, Hajapar
Hajapar
Hajapar is village in Bhuj Taluka of Kachchh District of Gujarat State of India. It is located at a distance of about 18 km from Bhuj. One nearby village is Reha.-History:...
, Kukma
Kukma
Kukma or Kookma is a village near the Bhuj town, taluka in Kachchh District of Indian State of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of 16 kilometers from Bhuj, the headquarters of Kachchh District.-History:...
, Galpadar
Galpadar
Galpadar is village in Gandhidham Tehsil of Kutch District of Gujrat State of India. It is located at a distance of about 3 km from Gandhidham, 11 km from Anjar and 51 km from Bhuj.-History:...
, Reha
Reha
Reha is a village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 15 km from Bhuj town, the capital of Kachchh District of Gujarat in India.-History:About the history of Reha it is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch...
, Vidi
Vidi
Vidi or Videe or Virdee is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is at a distance of about 4 km from Anjar, the Taluka Headquarter.-History:...
, Ratnal
Ratnal
Ratnal is a village near the town of Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of about 15 km from Anjar.-History:...
, Jambudi
Jambudi
Jambudi is a village near the Bhuj, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of about 20 km from Bhuj Taluka and District Headquarter of Kutch.-History:...
, Devaliya, Lovaria, Nagor
Nagor
Nagor or Nagher is a village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 8 km from Bhuj town, the capital of Kachchh District of Gujarat in India.-History:...
, Chandiya
Chandiya
Chandiya or Chandia is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 18 km from nearest town Anjar.-History:...
, Meghpar
Meghpar (Anjar)
Meghpar is a village in Anjar Taluka in Kutch District of Gujarat of India. It is located on Anjar to Galpadar Road. About the history of Meghpar it is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris of Kutch. It is located at a distance of about 4 km from Taluka...
and Kumbharia
Kumbharia
Kumbharia or Kumbhariyu is village in Anjar Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State of India. It is situated at a distance of 14 km from Anjar town & Taluka Headquarter.-History:...
.
All the old houses, temples, entrance gates, chabutro, were erected by this Mistri
Mistri
Mistri, or Mistry, is a term for a master-craftsman, foreman or supervisor of manual workers in India. Mistri is being replaced with "supervisor" and other terms, as for example by the Indian Railway who replaced it with supervisor in 2005....
community in their heyday in decades of 1890-1900. However, majority of old houses of Mistris with unique architect were destroyed in the earthquake of 26 January, 2001.
Persons who hailed from Khedoi
Devji Gova Rathod of Khedoi was Assistant GaidherGaidher
Gaidher or Gaidhar is a word of Gujarati, Kutchi and Rajasthani language. The word Gaidher derives its origin from the word Gadh or Garh...
, when Jairam Ruda Gajdhar Rathor of Anjar
Anjar
Anjar may refer to:*Anjar, India, a town and municipality of India*Anjar, Lebanon, a town in the Bekaa valley of Lebanon...
was Head-Gaidher during reign of Pragmalji II of Kutch
Pragmalji II of Kutch
Maharao Pragmalji II was the Rao of Princely State of Cutch, a ruler of Jadeja dynasty who ascended the throne upon death of his father & king Rao Deshalji II on 26th July, 1860 and ruled till his death on 19th December, 1875. He was a progressive King and the Gadh of Mandvi, Mundra were...
, when Prag Mahal
Prag Mahal
The Prag Mahal is a 19th-century palace located next to the Aina Mahal in Bhuj, Gujarat, India. It was commissioned by Rao Pragmalji II, and construction began in 1865. It was designed by Colonel Henry Saint Wilkins in the Italian Gothic style, and many Italian artisans were involved in its...
was built. His brother, Kanji Gova Rathor was Gaidher
Gaidher
Gaidher or Gaidhar is a word of Gujarati, Kutchi and Rajasthani language. The word Gaidher derives its origin from the word Gadh or Garh...
of Kothara
Kothara
Kothara is a village in Abdasa Taluka of Kutch district of Gujarat.Kothara was an estate founded during the reign of Godaji , when Godaji, the ruler of Kutch, gave the Mundra estate to his brethren Haloji. Haloji founded towns of Kothara, Kotri and Nagrachi.Kothara is famous for the Jain Derasar,...
Darbar to Gagubha Jadeja
Jadeja
Jadeja belong to the Yaduvanshi rajputs or Chandravanshi rajputs. They are one of the 36 royal dynasties of old tracing their origins to Lord Krishna...
and Abdasa-ni-Panchtirthi & other palaces built by Darbar were done by him. Their other brother Ruda Gova Rathor was Gaidher
Gaidher
Gaidher or Gaidhar is a word of Gujarati, Kutchi and Rajasthani language. The word Gaidher derives its origin from the word Gadh or Garh...
to Kaira Darbar during 1880-1895 and all erection done by Kaira Darbar were done by him
Many of the Mistri
Mistri
Mistri, or Mistry, is a term for a master-craftsman, foreman or supervisor of manual workers in India. Mistri is being replaced with "supervisor" and other terms, as for example by the Indian Railway who replaced it with supervisor in 2005....
into big railway contractors in early days of Railway lines construction by British during 1880-1910. Notable names among them, who hailed from this small village are Shivjee Ananda, Ramji Valji, Pragji Premji, Aarjan Shivjee, Hardas Karsan, Laghu Mandan, Shivjee Jairam, Gangjee Naran, Laxman Kanji, Vishram Bhimjee, Hemraj & Harji Kanji, Akahai Parbat, Morar Lalji, Kanji Gova, Ruda Gova, Daya Pachan, Mepa Pachan, Kanji Pachan, Vaghjee Narayan, Gangji Narayan. Mistri Gangji Narayan of Khedoi along with Manji Dahya Vegad & Lakhu Devji Vegad of Anjar
Anjar, India
Anjar is a town and a municipality in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. The country is dry and sandy, and entirely depends on well irrigation for its water supply. The town is situated nearly 10 miles from the Gulf of Kutch. The town was third time made capital of Kachchh on...
, built during 1887 to 1912 the famous Pamban Bridge
Pamban Bridge
The Pamban Bridge is a cantilever bridge on the Palk Strait connects Rameswaram on Pamban Island to mainland India. It refers to both the road bridge and the cantilever railway bridge, though primarily it means the latter. It was India's first sea bridge...
and railway tracks to Rameshwaram and all of them together also built famous temple of Neel-Mandir having seven domes at Rameshwaram, between years 1899 to 1905, while they were working for Pamban Bridge
Shivjee Jairam Rathod of Khedoi was among one of the many Mistri community pioneers who founded
Colliery at Tisra
Tisra
Tisra is a census town in Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.-Demographics: India census, Tisra had a population of 53,547. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Tisra has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is...
in Jharia Coalfields belt
Present Status
At present DarbarDarbar
Darbar may refer to:* A term for a court in Urdu from the Persian - Durbar * A surname used in the Indian Subcontinent, it originated during Mughal rule...
, Jadeja
Jadeja
Jadeja belong to the Yaduvanshi rajputs or Chandravanshi rajputs. They are one of the 36 royal dynasties of old tracing their origins to Lord Krishna...
, Rabari
Rabari
Members of the Rabari or Rewari live throughout the Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Harayana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh states in India...
, Ahirs
Ahirs
Ahir is an Indian caste. The term can be used synonymously with Yadav, as the latter term refers to Ahirs who have identified as Yadavs. The major divisions of Ahirs are: Yaduvanshi, Nandvanshi, and Gwalvanshi.-Etymology:...
dominate the village population, where as Mistri
Mistri
Mistri, or Mistry, is a term for a master-craftsman, foreman or supervisor of manual workers in India. Mistri is being replaced with "supervisor" and other terms, as for example by the Indian Railway who replaced it with supervisor in 2005....
community the original founders, who founded the village in 1450 AD are very few.
Temples
There are Temples of Momay Ma, Champal Ma, Amba Ma, Shiv Mandir, Thakor Mandir and also Kuldevi Temples of many clans of these Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya community are also there in this village.Economy
The village of Khedoi now houses a well known and prominent sector of Manufacturing Industry. The factory of Man Industries Limited manufacturing Steel Pipes located on the outskirts of the village.On the other hand the economy of the village also runs greatly on farming. The soil surrounding the village is fertile and has many farms of Mango, Guava, Pomegranate and other fruits and vegetable.
See also
- SinugraSinugraSinugra or Shinoogra or Sinogra or Sinougra is a village near the town of Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is located 7 km from the nearest city Anjar...
- PantiyaPantiyaPantiya is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.This village is adopted by IFFCO Kandla.Village is located 10 KM from nearest town Anjar...
- Khedoi
- LovariyaLovariyaLovariya or Loharia or Lovaria is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.-History:Lovariya is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris, as they are known in Kutch...
- ChandiyaChandiyaChandiya or Chandia is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 18 km from nearest town Anjar.-History:...
- ChandrodaChandrodaChandroda is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 22 KM from nearest town Anjar...
- MindiyanaMindiyanaMindiyana is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 8 KM from nearest town Anjar.-See also:* Nagalpar* Sinugra* Pantiya* Khedoi* Lovariya* Chandiya* Chandroda* Mindiyana* Shinai...
- ShinaiShinai villageShinai or Shenoi village is located 15 kilometres from the nearest town, Anjar in the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat....
- AdipurAdipurAdipur is a city in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. The town is situated approximately from the Gulf of Kutch.-History:Adipur was originally founded as a refugee camp after the partition of India, in 1947, by the government of India. Its running was later passed onto a...
- GandhidhamGandhidhamGandhidham is a city and a municipality in the Kachchh District of Gujarat state of India. The town was created in the early 1950s for the resettlement of the refugees from Sindh of Pakistan in the aftermath of the partition of India....