Chandiya

For the 1965 Sri Lankan film, see Chandiya (film).

Chandiya Chandia
village
Panchayat building of Chandiya
Chandiya Location in Gujarat, India
Coordinates: 23°05′18″N69°50′47″E / 23.088338°N 69.846525°E / 23.088338; 69.846525
Country	India
State	Gujarat
District	Kachchh
Panchayat	Gram Panchayat
Elevation	27 m (89 ft)
Languages
• Official	Gujarati, Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	370130
Telephone code	02836
Vehicle registration	GJ-12
Sex ratio	0.894 ♂/♀
Distance from Bhuj	60 kilometres (37 mi)
Distance from Ahmedabad	350 kilometres (220 mi)

Chandiya or Chandia is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Village is located 21 km from nearest town Anjar.

History

Many castes and religious groups live in Chandiya, such as Sorathiya (ahir), Jadeja — Kshatriya, Jains, Brahmins, Ahir-Machhuya, Mistry Gurjar Kshatriya, Luhar, Muslims, etc. About the history of Chandiya, it is one of the 19 villages established by Mistris or Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya. These Mistris first moved into Saurashtra in early 7th century and later a major group entered Kutch in 12th Century & established themselves at Dhaneti. Later from 12th century onwards they moved to settle themselves between Anjar and Bhuj and founded the villages of Anjar, Sinugra, Khambhra, Nagalpar, Khedoi, Madhapar, Hajapar, Kukma, Galpadar, Reha, Vidi, Ratnal, Jambudi, Devaliya, Lovaria, Nagor, Chandiya, Meghpar and Kumbharia. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

The old houses, temples and other old infrastructure was built by these Gurjar Kshatriya or Mistri community during those years. The Thakor Mandir and Jadeshwar Mahadev Temple built by Mistri are in the village of which the carvings and colors of Thakor Mandir are worth seeing. However, majority of old houses of Mistris with unique architect were destroyed in the earthquake of 26 January 2001.

Temples

Kuldevi Temples of many clans of these Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya community are also there in this village. For example, Chawda of five Villages Chandiya, Lovariya, Madhapar, Sinugra and Galpadar have their Kuldevi Chamunda Mata's temple in village. A new large temple replacing old has been recently constructed and inaugurated on eve of Dusherra in October, 2010.

Besides, Thakore Mandir and Jadeshwar Mahadev temple of Chandiya built by Mistris of village in 1900 are worth seeing for their beautiful carvings and colors.

Education

Education facility is up to Secondary school.

Preceded by Unknown	Village Sarpanch 1991 – 2003	Succeeded by Incumbent
Preceded by Unknown	Village Talati 2003 – Present	Succeeded by Incumbent
Preceded by Unknown	Village Aanganvadiben 2003 – Present	Succeeded by Incumbent

References

1. "Kutch Gujar Kshatriyas, History & names of their 18 villages". Archived from the original on 3 March 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
2. "Press Report after earthquake Giving details of Villages, Art & Skills of Mistris of Kutch". Archived from the original on 31 July 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
3. "Press Report on Houses, History of Mistiris of Kutch". Archived from the original on 20 December 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
4. "Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas". Archived from the original on 10 July 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2010.
5. Gurjar Kshatriyas, also known as Mistris, came to Kutch from Rajasthan. They are skilled in building construction. They first established themselves at Dhaneti and were granted 18 villages by the rulers of Kutch. They are famous designers and developers of buildings and bridges