Chandkheda

History

On 19 January 2008, Chandkheda Panchayat was included under Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's jurisdiction and ceased to exist as a separate civic body.

Aso Sud Chaudas na Garba (Brahmani Mata Mandir, Chandkheda)

One of the most unique traditions of Chandkheda village is the celebration of Chaudas na Garba at the Brahmani Mata Mandir. This ritual is believed to be more than a thousand years old, according to local residents. Villagers prepare a decorative garbo made of paper and flowers with diyas; the ritual evokes the festive spirit of Diwali. Devotees from surrounding areas come to witness the artistic Garba structures and overnight celebration

Every year, on Aaso Sud Chaudas (the night before Sharad Purnima), the Parmar community of the village begins preparing Mata no garbo at around 8 PM, completing it before midnight. At 12 AM, an aarti is performed with diyas, and villagers then perform Garba continuously until 7:30 AM, accompanied by devotional songs from popular Gujarati singers.

A distinctive feature of this tradition is that the Barbo is placed on a rotating stand powered by an electric motor, symbolizing divine energy. This uninterrupted overnight Garba has continued for centuries and is considered one of the oldest surviving ritual Garbas in the region.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Chandkheda had a population of 55,477. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Chandkheda has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 85% and female literacy of 77%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Mostly populated by employees of ONGC and some small scale businessmen, this village is situated at a height and is thus almost never affected by floods which usually ravage low-lying areas as satellite almost every year. It has a post office, several banks, schools, malls, and a railway station earlier Meter Gauge, now converted to Broad Gauge, shop and business too.

Development

Chandkheda has developed into a residential area mostly because of the ONGC office situated nearby. Most of the officers choose to stay in this suburb of Ahmedabad rather than in the busy city itself. The ONGC colony has a club, a Kendriya Vidyalaya, a dispensary and an open ground in addition to other facilities. There are many housing societies in the area.

New C.G.Road

The newly developed 100 ft wide "New C.G. Road" (Chandkheda-Gandhinagar) road is a residential area. It includes the Vishwakarma Government Engineering College(VGEC). This college was also a temporary campus for IIT Gandhinagar during its early stages. VGEC is now the campus for GTU university. There are several schools and educational institutes situated here.

4D Mall

4D Square Mall is a shopping mall situated near Visat-Gandhinagar highway. There are many brand stores there.

Devbhoomi

Devbhoomi, officially known as Parshwanath nagar, is a residential area near ONGC colony and New C.G. road. Devbhoomihas around 1000+ houses. Having these many houses, Devbhoomiis considered as the second largest residential society in Chandkheda after Gujarat Housing Board.

Gujarat Housing Board

The Gujarat Housing Board is a neighborhood near Jantanagar in Chandkheda area.

References

References

1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India.