Patdi


Patdi is a town and former princely state on Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat, western India.
The town is located 90 km west of Ahmedabad in Ahmedabad district with a population of approximately 20,000. Ahmedabad 90 km away is the nearest airport. Patdi has less frequency of train connections. The nearest station having enough trains is Viramgam.

History

Patdi used to be an estate in prant of Eastern Kathiawar.

Ruling Desai Patel Shris

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.
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.

Climate

Due to the neighbouring "Desert", the climate is dry but not much different from other parts of Gujarat. Patdi was the first state in India which had electricity by private rajwadas.