
The town of Sankheda in
Chhota Udaipur district is known for its
lacquer work. The work is done on country wood which, being brown, gives darker shades.
It is known for its
handcrafted furniture, which is made from
teak wood. This furniture is exported to countries all over the world.
Sankheda is located on the banks of the Orsang River. It is located 55 km away from
Vadodara. The neighboring towns are
Dabhoi (21 km),
Bodeli (21 km), and
Waghodia (27 km).
Development of this town comes from a huge contribution made by Dr. Jethalal K.
Parikh, who worked really hard to provide good education and employment to the local community. There are schools and hospitals named after his wife. The local community appreciates his efforts to develop the town. A road was named after him, and there is a
statue
A statue is a free-standing sculpture in which the realistic, full-length figures of persons or animals are carved or cast in a durable material such as wood, metal or stone. Typical statues are life-sized or close to life-size; a sculpture t ...
of him at the entrance to the town.
Shri Bhikhubhai Shah, who was a freedom fighter and a lawyer, donated agricultural land in the "Bhumidan Movement" by
Vinoba Bhave.
High school
The
high school is named after D.B.
Parekh, who donated money to build it in a time when the town was very poor. The D.B. Parekh High School is still attended by the kids of Sankheda.
See also
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Sankheda furniture
{{Vadodara district
Cities and towns in Chhota Udaipur district
Urban and suburban areas of Vadodara