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'''Kheralu''' is a city and a [[municipality]] in [[Mehsana district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Gujarat]]. It is a little north of Mahesana Proper town and it is approximately half the size of
'''Kheralu''' is a small town and a taluka in [[Mehsana district]] in [[Gujarat]].
Mehsana.


== History ==
== History ==
A Bodhisattva sculpture from 3rd-4th century CE was discovered in Kheralu.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CtDLDAAAQBAJ&q=kheralu+bodhisattva&pg=PA136|title=The Archaeology of Sacred Spaces: The temple in western India, 2nd century BCE–8th century CE|last1=Mishra|first1=Susan Verma|last2=Ray|first2=Himanshu Prabha|date=2016-08-05|publisher=Routledge|isbn=9781317193746|language=en}}</ref>
A bodhisattva sculpture from 3rd-4th century CE was discovered in Kheralu.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CtDLDAAAQBAJ&q=kheralu+bodhisattva&pg=PA136|title=The Archaeology of Sacred Spaces: The temple in western India, 2nd century BCE–8th century CE|last1=Mishra|first1=Susan Verma|last2=Ray|first2=Himanshu Prabha|date=2016-08-05|publisher=Routledge|isbn=9781317193746|language=en}}</ref> Kheralu was home to a community of Humbada Jains in the 15th-16th centuries CE.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.soas.ac.uk/jainastudies/newsletter/file75030.pdf|title=CoJS Newsletter • March 2012 • Issue 7|date=March 2012|work=Center of Jaina Studies Newsletters, SOAS, London|access-date=27 July 2018|archive-date=21 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180421135405/https://www.soas.ac.uk/jainastudies/newsletter/file75030.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
Kheralu was home for a community of Humbada Jains in the 15th-16th century CE.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.soas.ac.uk/jainastudies/newsletter/file75030.pdf|title=CoJS Newsletter • March 2012 • Issue 7|date=March 2012|work=Center of Jaina Studies Newsletters, SOAS, London|access-date=27 July 2018}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Kheralu is located at {{Coord|23.88|N|72.62|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Kheralu.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kheralu]</ref> It has an average elevation of 149&nbsp;metres (488&nbsp;feet). It is the second largest town in its district after Mehsana proper town.{{citation needed|date=September 2013}}
Kheralu is located at {{Coord|23.88|N|72.62|E|}}.<ref>[https://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/09/Kheralu.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kheralu]</ref> It has an average elevation of 149 metres (489 feet).


The river [[Rupen River|Rupen]] flows through the taluka of Kheralu. Originating from the hills of Taranga in Kheralu, it eventually flows into the [[Little Rann of Kutch]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JycbAAAAIAAJ&q=kheralu+visnagar|title=Gujarat State Gazetteers: Mehsana District|last=(India)|first=Gujarat|date=1975|publisher=Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Gujarat State|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guj-nwrws.gujarat.gov.in/showpage.aspx?contentid=1994&lang=english|title=Rupen {{!}} River Basins {{!}} The Region {{!}} Narmada (Gujarat State)|last=Narmada|website=guj-nwrws.gujarat.gov.in|access-date=2018-07-27}}</ref>
The river [[Rupen River|Rupen]] flows through the taluka of Kheralu. Originating from the hills of Taranga in Kheralu, it eventually flows into the [[Little Rann of Kutch]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JycbAAAAIAAJ&q=kheralu+visnagar|title=Gujarat State Gazetteers: Mehsana District|last=(India)|first=Gujarat|date=1975|publisher=Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Gujarat State|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guj-nwrws.gujarat.gov.in/showpage.aspx?contentid=1994&lang=english|title=Rupen {{!}} River Basins {{!}} The Region {{!}} Narmada (Gujarat State)|last=Narmada|website=guj-nwrws.gujarat.gov.in|access-date=2018-07-27}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kheralu had a population of 20,143. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kheralu has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 59%. In Kheralu, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The Kheralu Municipality has a population of 21,843, including 11,312 males and 10,531 females, as per the 2011 Census of India. Literacy rate of Kheralu city is 82.64 % higher than state average of 78.03 %. In Kheralu, Male literacy is around 90.48 % while female literacy rate is 74.35 %.
 
== Education ==
 
=== Colleges ===
 
* Government Science College Kheralu
* The K.N.S.B.L. Arts and Commerce College Kheralu
* S.D. Chaudhary Science College Kheralu
* N.S. Desai B.ed. College Kheralu
 
* I.T.I. Kheralu
 
=== Higher-secondary schools ===
 
* Municipal Highschool
* Girls Highschool
* M.G.J. Patel Secondary & Higher Secondary School
 
=== Secondary schools ===
 
* Municipal Highschool
* Girls Highschool
* M.G.J. Patel Secondary & Higher Secondary School
 
=== Pre-primary and primary schools ===
 
* Municipal Highschool (Primary)
* Girls Highschool (Primary)
* Kumarshala No.1
* Kumarshala No.2
* Kumarshala No.3
* Kanyashala No.1
* Kanyashala No.2
* Shree Sarasvati Shishumandir
* Sanskar Vidhyalay
* Tapovan International School
* M&G Desai Prathamik Vidhyamandir
 
== Health ==
List of Hospital in Kheralu:
* Civil Hospital
* Alka Multispeciality Hospital
* Vrundavan Multispeciality Hospital
* Vibrant Hospital
* Anand Hospital
* Shraddha Women's Hospital
* Jatan Children's Hospital
* Prarthana Hospital
* Vishwa Emergency and General Hospital
 
== Finance ==
List of Banks in Kheralu:
* State Bank of India
* Bank of Baroda
* Bank of India
* Punjab National Bank
* HDFC Bank
* ICICI Bank
* IDFC First Bank
* Bandhan Bank
* Gujarat Gramin Bank
* The Kheralu Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd
* The Mahesana Urban Co-operative Bank
* The Mahesana District Co-operative Bank
 
== Notable people ==
 
* Jignesh Kaviraj, a famous gujarati singer
* Vadnagar is the nearest town(10km), which is birthplace of Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]]


==References==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 05:24, 2 March 2026

Kheralu
Town
Kheralu
Kheralu is located in Gujarat
Kheralu
Kheralu
Location in Gujarat, India
Kheralu is located in India
Kheralu
Kheralu
Kheralu (India)
Coordinates: 23°53′N 72°37′E / 23.88°N 72.62°E / 23.88; 72.62
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictMehsana
RegionNorth Gujarat
Legislative Assembly SeatKheralu Assembly constituency
Government
 • TypeMunicipal council (India)
 • BodyKheralu Nagarpalika
Elevation
149 m (488 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total21,843
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
384325
Vehicle registrationGJ 02

Kheralu is a small town and a taluka in Mehsana district in Gujarat.

History[edit | edit source]

A bodhisattva sculpture from 3rd-4th century CE was discovered in Kheralu.[1] Kheralu was home to a community of Humbada Jains in the 15th-16th centuries CE.[2]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Kheralu is located at 23°53′N 72°37′E / 23.88°N 72.62°E / 23.88; 72.62.[3] It has an average elevation of 149 metres (489 feet).

The river Rupen flows through the taluka of Kheralu. Originating from the hills of Taranga in Kheralu, it eventually flows into the Little Rann of Kutch.[4][5]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

The Kheralu Municipality has a population of 21,843, including 11,312 males and 10,531 females, as per the 2011 Census of India. Literacy rate of Kheralu city is 82.64 % higher than state average of 78.03 %. In Kheralu, Male literacy is around 90.48 % while female literacy rate is 74.35 %.

Education[edit | edit source]

Colleges[edit | edit source]

  • Government Science College Kheralu
  • The K.N.S.B.L. Arts and Commerce College Kheralu
  • S.D. Chaudhary Science College Kheralu
  • N.S. Desai B.ed. College Kheralu
  • I.T.I. Kheralu

Higher-secondary schools[edit | edit source]

  • Municipal Highschool
  • Girls Highschool
  • M.G.J. Patel Secondary & Higher Secondary School

Secondary schools[edit | edit source]

  • Municipal Highschool
  • Girls Highschool
  • M.G.J. Patel Secondary & Higher Secondary School

Pre-primary and primary schools[edit | edit source]

  • Municipal Highschool (Primary)
  • Girls Highschool (Primary)
  • Kumarshala No.1
  • Kumarshala No.2
  • Kumarshala No.3
  • Kanyashala No.1
  • Kanyashala No.2
  • Shree Sarasvati Shishumandir
  • Sanskar Vidhyalay
  • Tapovan International School
  • M&G Desai Prathamik Vidhyamandir

Health[edit | edit source]

List of Hospital in Kheralu:

  • Civil Hospital
  • Alka Multispeciality Hospital
  • Vrundavan Multispeciality Hospital
  • Vibrant Hospital
  • Anand Hospital
  • Shraddha Women's Hospital
  • Jatan Children's Hospital
  • Prarthana Hospital
  • Vishwa Emergency and General Hospital

Finance[edit | edit source]

List of Banks in Kheralu:

  • State Bank of India
  • Bank of Baroda
  • Bank of India
  • Punjab National Bank
  • HDFC Bank
  • ICICI Bank
  • IDFC First Bank
  • Bandhan Bank
  • Gujarat Gramin Bank
  • The Kheralu Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd
  • The Mahesana Urban Co-operative Bank
  • The Mahesana District Co-operative Bank

Notable people[edit | edit source]

  • Jignesh Kaviraj, a famous gujarati singer
  • Vadnagar is the nearest town(10km), which is birthplace of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Mishra, Susan Verma; Ray, Himanshu Prabha (5 August 2016). The Archaeology of Sacred Spaces: The temple in western India, 2nd century BCE–8th century CE. Routledge. ISBN 9781317193746.
  2. ↑ "CoJS Newsletter • March 2012 • Issue 7" (PDF). Center of Jaina Studies Newsletters, SOAS, London. March 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 April 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  3. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kheralu
  4. ↑ (India), Gujarat (1975). Gujarat State Gazetteers: Mehsana District. Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Gujarat State.
  5. ↑ Narmada. "Rupen | River Basins | The Region | Narmada (Gujarat State)". guj-nwrws.gujarat.gov.in. Retrieved 27 July 2018.

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