Patdi is democratic small taluka in surendra nagar district of Gujarat state which is in India country , taluka

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History

Patdi used to be an estate in ''

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Desai Desai () is an Indian administrative, princely or honorary title and surname. Etymology The word is derived from the Sanskrit ''deśa'' (country) and ''svāmī'' (lord). Desai as a title Desai was a title given to feudal lords, and others who ...

' To Kadva Paatidaar Rulers. Which used to be came in Jhalawar State.

Ruling Desai Patel Shris

* .... - .... Bhamjibhai * .... - .... Udekaramji * .... - .... Bhavsimhji * .... - 1796 Nathubhai * 1796 - 1809 Vakhatsimji Nathubhai * 1809 - .... Harisimhji * .... - .... Arbhamji Harisimhji * .... - .... Kubersimji Vakhatsimhji * 1848 - 1875 Jorawarsimhji * 1875 - 1884 Himmatshimji Jorawarsimhji * 10 July 1884 - 5 August 1913 Surajmalji Jorawarsimhji (b. 1848 - d. 1913) * 5 August 1913 – 25 Oct 1928 Daulatsimhji Surajmalji (b. 1881 - d. 1928) * 25 Oct 1928 – 2 Jan 1940 Raghuvirsimhji Daulatsimhji (b. 1926 - d. 1940) * 2 Jan 1940 – 17 Dec 1941 Naransimhji Chandrasimhji (b. 1873 - d. 1941) * 17 Dec 1941 - 15 August 1947 Pratapsimhji Naransimhji (b. 1895 - d. 1978) Jahangir gives name ' desai ' to patdi rulers...

Economy

The main business of Patdi is salt production and related products. It provides a salt transportation channel to India. Patdi provides the best market for the consumer needs of neighbouring villages. It also provides a farmers' market and cotton processing units.

Transport

The town is located 90 km west of

Ahmedabad Ahmedabad ( ), also spelled Amdavad (), is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court. Ahmedabad's population of 5,570,585 ...

Ahmedabad district Ahmedabad (Amdavad) district is a district comprises the city of Ahmedabad, in the central part of the state of Gujarat in western India. It is the seventh most populous district in India (out of 739). Ahmedabad District Surrounded By Kheda dis ...

with a population of approximately 20,000.

Ahmedabad International Airport Ahmedabad Airport, officially Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport , is an international airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. The airport is the b ...

is the nearest airport, located 90 km away. Patdi has a lesser frequency of train connections. The nearest station having enough trains is Viramgam (30 km). Patdi town is on the edge of Little Rann of Kachchh, the inner fort of Patdi, which is secured by dip water and city suburbs. Patdi is also known for its Surajmalji highschool. Transportation of Bulk Trucks are from Rajasthan, Madhyapradesh.

Climate

Due to the neighbouring "Desert", the climate is dry but not much different from other parts of Gujarat.

References

Cities and towns in Surendranagar district Taluka of Surendranagar {{Surendranagar-geo-stub