History

The city of Nadiad is said to have been settled by rope dancers, hence the historical name of
"Natapadra" (outskirts of/for natas) or "Natpur" (city for natas). It is also referred to as 'Nandgam'.
The city has nine routes, and on each route there is a step well. The city is also well known for the
number 9: there are 9 villages or towns located to all the 9 roads that exit from Nadiad; 9 step wells
around the city; and 9 lakes in the city. Nadiad was also known as 'Sakshar Bhumi' - The land of
educated.

The city was formerly ruled by Muslims, and later on by the Gaekwad of Baroda. Malhar Rao
Gaekwad built the first Hindu temple called Narayan Dev Mandir located in the centre of the city.

It is said that during the reign of Ramalhad, Nadiad was ruled by seven patis. Around Salun Boarder
and mosque was the jagir (property) of Jerambhai Bechardas, was the area of Sidibaxi.
Ramaldhads pati located in Alhadvaga. These patis suggest that the people living in these areas
are Patidars who are the main agricultural landlords of Kheda district. The government revenue
department has based its revenue system on thiese. The following are the seven patis: Alad pati,
Kakarkhad pati, Chaklashi pati, Lakhavaad pati, Hirjee pati, Ratanjee pati and Killedari pati.

Besides Patidar, other communities such as Brahmbhatts, Brahmins, Vaniks, and Muslims also
contributed in the development of Nadiad. Patel's from Mota-pore, Vachewad and Nana-pore, Sunni
Vohras of Muslims community from Vhorwad & Society areas, are now among the new generation
who are contributing towards the development of Nadiad.

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Infrastructure
Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital

Shri IV Patel College of Commerce, Nadiad

Mafatlal Industries

Amin Bajaj

Bharat Electro Instrument Mfg Co

C B Patel Arts College

C M Smith & Sons Ltd

Hindustan Hing Supplying Co

Horizon Motors

Boulevard9 Luxury Resort and Spa, Nadiad

Laxmi Snacks Pvt Ltd

EuroSchool Nadiad

New English School

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

St. ANNE'S High School

S.G.Brahmbhatt Badhir School

J & J College Of Science

Transport
Nadiad lies in the center of Kheda District in Gujarat and is conveniently connected by road and
rail network. It is a Railway Junction of Gujarat and lies on the Western Railway Lines of
Ahmedabad Mumbai, Nadiad-Kapadvanj and Nadiad-Bhadran routes. There are plenty of local
and express trains that run daily from Ahmedabad and go via Nadiad. The connectivity by Air,
Rail and Road is very convenient and accessible. The nearest Airport to nadiad is at Vadodara
which is just 38 kms from the city. The praiseworthy highways and road networks connect
Nadiad to other parts of Gujarat and India.

An important town with history that can be traced to a prosperous past, Nadiad has always
progressed with time. It is an important city in Gujarat and Kheda District which is developing
with every passing day and is contributing to the growth story of developed Gujarat.

Amenities
Schools

College

Hotels

Bus station

Railway station

Post office

Banks

Shopping centre

Roads
Water

Gas line

drainage line

Literacy
As of 2001 India census,[3] Nadiad had a population of 192,799. Males constitute 52% of the
population and females 48%. Nadiad has an average literacy rate of 95%, higher than the national
average of 59.5%: male literacy is 96%, and female literacy is 94%. In Nadiad, 9% of the population
is under 6 years of age.