Kherva, a Hindu majority village, is home to various other castes
and religions. The total population of Kherva is approximately 20,000
with Muslim's constituting second-largest religious group. Jainism is
also practiced.
The village is dominated by Patel and Thakor which constitutes 35% of the total population, followed by the Raval (Yogi), Satawara, Parmar, Rabari, and Prajapati.
Patels are mainly farmers, while other castes in the village is involved in various occupation. Lemon is the main agricultural crop of Kherva farmers with approximately 70% of the cultivable land used for cash crop while the remainder is used to grow vegetables. The Thakors cooperate with the Patels. Kheravians, as villagers, place great emphasis on education, and have spread all over world, including the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada etc. The Kherva's people have also migrated to many cities of India, such as Meshana, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Surat.
The last Mukhi (Head of the village) was Shree Maganlal Amtharam Patel (Mukhi up to 6th Fab 1952) The first Sarpanch after getting freedom by India was Late Shri Shah Chandulal Nagindas (From 7th Feb 1952 to 12 March 1961) The currant Sarpanch is a woman Jayshreeben Patel.
The village is dominated by Patel and Thakor which constitutes 35% of the total population, followed by the Raval (Yogi), Satawara, Parmar, Rabari, and Prajapati.
Patels are mainly farmers, while other castes in the village is involved in various occupation. Lemon is the main agricultural crop of Kherva farmers with approximately 70% of the cultivable land used for cash crop while the remainder is used to grow vegetables. The Thakors cooperate with the Patels. Kheravians, as villagers, place great emphasis on education, and have spread all over world, including the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada etc. The Kherva's people have also migrated to many cities of India, such as Meshana, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Surat.
The last Mukhi (Head of the village) was Shree Maganlal Amtharam Patel (Mukhi up to 6th Fab 1952) The first Sarpanch after getting freedom by India was Late Shri Shah Chandulal Nagindas (From 7th Feb 1952 to 12 March 1961) The currant Sarpanch is a woman Jayshreeben Patel.