History of Society
History of the community.
Arrival of Islam in
The first Islamic Government and Mughal rule in
Surti, Sunni Vohra Caste.
History and Details of Villages.
Details of Villages in North Division.
1. Amandera. (Taluka: Mangrol, District:
2. Alunj. (Taluka : Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
3. Ankleshwar.
4. Ankrod.
5. Areth. (Taluka: Mandavi, District:
6. Umerpada. (Taluka: Mangrol, District:
7. Umerwada. (Taluka: Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
8. Karmali. (Taluka: Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
9. Karsad (Taluka: Valia, District: Bharuch)
10. Kapodra. (Taluka: Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
11. Kondh. (Taluka:Valia, District: Bharuch)
12. Kosamdi. (Taluka: Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
13. Kosamba. (Taluka: Mangrol, District:
14. Kharod. (Taluka: Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
15. Jitali. (Taluka: Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
16. Tuket. (Taluka: Mandvi, District:
17. Dungri. (Taluka:Valia, District: Bharuch)
18. Dadhal Inam. (Taluka:Ankleshwar, District:Bharuch)
19. Diva. (Taluka:Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
20. Panoli. (Taluka:Ankleshwar, District:Bharuch)
21. Piraman. (Taluka:Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch
Details of Villages in Central Division.
22. Eklera. (Taluka:Choriyasi, District:
23. Kathor. (Taluka:Kamrej, District:
24. Kim. (District:
25. Kosad. (Taluka:Chauriyasi,District:
26. Kholwad. (Taluka:Kamrej, District:
27. Tadkeshwad. (Taluka:Mandvi, District:
28. Nani Naroli. (Taluka:Mangrol, District:Surat)
29. Dhabel. (District: Navsari)
30. Navsari.
31. Rander. (Taluka:Chauriyasi, District:Surat)
32. Sayan. (Taluka:Olpad, District: Surat)
33. Surat:
34. Mota Varacha. (Taluka:Chauriyasi, District: Surat)
35. Bardoli. (District:
Details of few villages of South Division.
36. Alipore. (Taluka:Chikhli, District:Navsari)
37. Itarwa. (Taluka:Parsara, District:
38. Chasa. (Taluka:Chikhali, District:Navsari)
39. Billimora. (Taluka:Gandevi, District:Navsari)
40. Maroli. (District:Navsari)
41. Lakhawadi. (Taluka:Wansada, District:Navsari)
42. Manekpore. (Taluka:Chikhli, District:Navsari)
43. Wanshada. (District: Navsari)
44. Veshma. (District:Navsair)
45. Samrod. (Taluka: Chauriyasi, District:Navsari)
46. Simlak. (District: Navsari)
Institutions
Boarding Houses of Surti Vohras
Co-operative Boards of Surti Vohras
Education Institutes of Surti Vohras
Schools and High Schools of Surti Vohra Community
Sporting Clubs of Surti Vohras
Arrival of Islam in
1. The historical relation between
After the existence of Islam in
Land route from
first in
2. The first Islamic Government and Mughal rule in
The first Islamic Government had been established by Sultan Allauddin Khilji in
3. Surti, Sunni Vohra Caste. There are two types of Vohras :
i. Sunni Vohra and
ii. Shia Vohra who are settled in
Shia Vera.
Shia Vohra Muslims reside in
Nagori Vohra, Hiptia Vohra, Mehndi and Baugwara Vohra.
Sunni Vohra.
Sunni Vohra is grater than Shia Vohra in
The Surti Vohra who live to the north side of river Narmada are called Patelia and Bharuchi and the Vohra’s who live to the south side of the Narmada river are called Surti Vohra. There are 170 villages in
i) North Division: It has 57 villages.
ii) Central Division : It has 51 villages.
iii) South Division: It contains 62 villages.
4. Details of Villages in North Division.
18. Amandera. (Taluka: Mangrol, District:
It is a small village with a total population of 400. The population of Sunni Vohra is very less. The main occupation is agriculture. This village lies near the railway station of Mangrol and is an undeveloped village.
19. Alunj. (Taluka : Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
It is a small village with a total population of 600. Agriculture is the main Occupation and is connected to the railway station Panoli. It is an under
Developed village.
20. Ankleshwar.
It is one of the main city and taluka of
21. Ankrod.
It is a small and historical village. It is located at 16 km away from Kosamba railway station and 11 kms away from the National Highway No.8. It lies on the bank of Kim river. During the Mughal rule in AD.1030, Hishamuddin and Nizamuddin both came from
22. Areth. (Taluka: Mandavi, District:
Total Population of this village is around 6000. The Muslim population is more than the other caste. The main occupation of this village is Business, trading and agriculture. It is connected with other villages and
23. Umerpada. ( Taluka: Mangrol, District:
It is a very small village with population of 500 of which 50% are Vohra Muslim. It is underdeveloped village far away from the city and
24. Umerwada. ( Taluka: Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
This village is very near to Ankleshwar city. The population is around 3000 of which 1000 are Vohra Muslims. It is a very old village with main occupation being agriculture. This village is famous for the production of Raw oil and gas. There are about 10 to 15 wells in this village. Many people in this village are residing abroad.
25. Karmali. ( Taluka: Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
It is a small village 4 km away from Panoli Railway station. The population is around 1000. Muslims constitute 70% of them. There is a famous Madrassa known as Madni Daruttabuat in the village. Many Muslims of this village are settled abroad. The financial condition of the village people is good.
26. Karsad (Taluka: Valia, District: Bharuch)
A small village with population of 800. Muslims constitute 50% of the population. It is away from Ankleshwar Railway station and
27. Kapodra. (Taluka: Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
A small village 3 km away from National Highway Road. The population
is more than 60%. Main occupation being agriculture. Many people are settled in U.K,
28. Kondh. (Taluka:Valia, District: Bharuch)
This village is 7 km away from Ankleshwar city and 4 km away from Valia city. It is connected with
29. Kosamdi. (Taluka: Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
It is an old and developed village. It is one of the biggest village of Bharuch District. It is 5 km away from the
30. Kosamba. (Taluka: Mangrol, District:
It is an important junction and a small town. It is also a railway station. In AD.1901, it was under the state of
31. Kharod. (Taluka: Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
This village is situated 3 km from National Highway No.8. The population of this village is 4000.The Vohra muslim population is 2000. There are facilities of Schools, Madrasa, College and Banks in the village. Main occupation is agriculture.
32. Jitali. (Taluka: Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
Jitali is situated 4 km away from Ankleshwar Railway station and
33. Tuket. (Taluka: Mandvi, District:
A small village with a population of 1300. The muslim population is only 50. Main occupation of the village is agriculture. It is far away from railway station and the highway. This village is underdeveloped.
34. Dungri. (Taluka:Valia, District: Bharuch)
It is a small village with a population of 1500. Vohra constitute around 600. Agriculture is the main occupation. It is far from railway station and the highway. The financial condition of this village is poor.
18. Dadhal Inam. (Taluka:Ankleshwar, District:Bharuch)
This village is located on the Ankleshwar and Rajpipla roadway. It is 5 km away from Railway station and
19. Diva. (Taluka:Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
The population of this village is about 3000. It is one of the biggest in Ankleshwar. Vohra Muslims constitute 2000. It is 1 km away from the city and
20. Panoli. (Taluka:Ankleshwar, District:Bharuch)
It is one of the biggest village in Ankleshwar with a railway station. Population being 5000 of which 50% are Vohra muslims. It is 2 km away from the
21. Piraman. (Taluka:Ankleshwar, District: Bharuch)
A small village 2 km away from the Ankleshwar Railway station and 1 km from the National Highway. The population of this village is 1300 and Vohra Muslims constitute 800. Our Parlimentarian Mr Ahmed Patel is a resident of this village. Many muslims of this village are settled abroad. The muslim people are engaged in welfare activities. Main occupation is agriculture.
5. Details of Villages in Central Division.
22. Eklera. (Taluka:Choriyasi, District:
It is a small village with a population of 700. The muslim population is 350. The main occupation being agriculture. Few people of the village are settled abroad. The Railway station is Bhestan. There is also canal facilities for irrigation.
23. Kathor. (Taluka:Kamrej, District:
This village is big and a 1000 year old village of our Vohra Muslim Community. Kathor lies on the bank of the river Tapi. It is 2 km away from
24. Kim. (District:
It is a small town that lies on the western railwayline. It is also a Railway station. It is 3 km away from National Highway No.8. This town is connected with all surrounding villages by road. All essential facilities are available in this town.
25. Kosad. (Taluka:Chauriyasi,District:
It is a big village with a population of more than 10,000. Of these muslims constitute 1000. Agriculture is main occupation. There is canal facility for irrigation purpose. Few of the villagers are also settled abroad.
26. Kholwad. (Taluka:Kamrej, District:
This village lies on
27. Tadkeshwad. (Taluka:Mandvi, District:
In the year AD.1001, there was a ruler, King Bhimdev who ruled
28. Nani Naroli. (Taluka:Mangrol, District:
This is a big village. Total population is 4000 and Muslims constitute 50%. Main occupation is agriculture. There is a Dar-ul-ulum Madrasa in this village.
29. Dhabel. (District: Navsari)
Total population is around 5000 and Muslims constitute 50%. This village is connected with Surat District villages and Navsari District villages by road. Agriculture is main occupation. Some people of this village is settled abroad. There is an Anjuman e Islam Dhabel Trust for helping the Vohra community and for religious education.
30. Navsari.
It is a town that lies on the bank of river Purna. It was established 2000 years ago and was a port in AD.150. During that time there were 9 ponds in this town, hence it was named as Navsari. History also says that Iranians were settled here before as they liked the atmosphere. During the Muslim rule a lot of wealth was amassed in this town. From AD.1304 to AD.1700 there was Mughal rule in this town. Shivaji then captured Navsari and established Maratha rule. Later Gaikwad established their rule in AD.1719 and also introduced the Nagar Palika through election for its development. The total population of this town is 1,30,000. All essential facilities like Transport, Hospitals, Colleges, School, Madrasa, Mosques, Telephone to Railway Station are available. People of different faith reside in this town. Navsari is prosperous in all sectors.
31. Rander. (Taluka:Chauriyasi, District:Surat)
Rander is a small and old town situated at the bank of the river Tapi. This town is situated 2 km away from
32. Sayan. (Taluka:Olpad, District:
Sayan is a big village and it lies on the Western Railway line. The total population of this village is about 12000. Muslims constitute around 1200. This village is connected to other villages by road. It is 6 km away from Nationnal Highway No.8. All essential facilities are available in this village. Main occupation is agriculture and Business. It is a developed village.
33.
34. Mota Varacha. (Taluka:Chauriyasi, District: Surat)
This village was famous by the name ‘Bada Acchha’. When King Muhammed Begda was passing with his military through this village, he took the drinking water from here and drank. So he and his military narrated ‘Bada Acchha’. This word ‘Bada Acchha’ slowly frictioned and turned into Mota Varachha. The total population of this village is 12,000. Muslims constitute 500-600 in numbers. The railway station Utran is 3 km away. Agriculture is the main occupation. There is also canal facility for irrigation. The village is connected with Kathor,
35. Bardoli. (District:
This town lies on the bank of the river Midhora. It is a historical place. Total population of this town is around 60,000. Muslims are around 5000.
Main occupation is agriculture, trading and services. All types of essential
facilities are available here. It is also a Railway station on the Central line.
There is a famous
Details of few villages of South Division.
36. Alipore. (Taluka:Chikhli, District:Navsari)
This village was established by one of the Muslim Maulana in AD.130. This village lies on the
37. Itarwa. (Taluka:Parsara, District:
Itarwa is a small village with a population of 1000. Muslims constitute 50% of them. Main occupation is agriculture. All the essential services are available here. Some of the villagers are also settled abroad.
38. Chasa. (Taluka:Chikhali, District:Navsari)
The total population of this village is 2000. Muslims constitute 600. The main occupation is agriculture and business. There is canal facility for irrigation. Many of the people of this village are settled abroad.
39. Billimora. (Taluka:Gandevi, District:Navsari)
Total population of this village is 1,50,000. Muslims constitute 5,000. There are facilities like Schools, Colleges, I.T.I., Madrasa and other services. There is also a Railway Station. Main occupation of the people is agriculture and business/services.
40. Maroli. (District:Navsari)
This village is far away from
41. Lakhawadi. (Taluka:Wansada, District:Navsari)
The total population of this village is 1700. Muslim population is only 20. This village is connected with Navsari, Billimoria and other villages by routes. Main occupation of this village is agriculture. There is also canal facility. This village is underdeveloped.
42. Manekpore. (Taluka:Chikhli, District:Navsari)
The population of this village is 2500. Muslims constitute around 1200. Main occupation is agriculture. This village also has canal for irrigation. It is also connected with other villages by bus route. All essential facilities like Bank, Telephone, Dispenseries are available. Many of the villagers are settled abroad.
43. Wanshada. (District: Navsari)
This village is a Taluka and is a center of other villages. It is connected with other villages by road. It is away from Navsari Railway Station. Total population is 12000. Muslims are about 2000. There are facilities like Schools, Colleges and Madrasa. Other Services like Dispenseries, Telephone, Post Office are also available. Main occupation is business and agriculture.
44. Veshma. (District:Navsair)
Total population is 1500. Muslims are about 700. Main occupation is agriculture. Canal facility is also available for irrigation. This village lies on the
45. Samrod. (Taluka: Chauriyasi, District:Navsari)
Total population is 950. Muslims are only 50. Main occupation is agriculture. It is away from the Highway and the Railway Station. This village is connected to Navsari by road. There are services like Telephone, Banks, High Schools and colleges. Many of the Vohras are settled abroad.
46. Simlak. (District: Navsari)
The population of this village is 2000 of which Vohra population is 600. Main occupation is agriculture. There is canal facility for agriculture. It is connected with the
Institutions.
BOARDING HOUSES OF SURTI VOHRAS
1.
2.
3. K. I. Madresa Trust, Mangrol
4. K.
5. M. M. P. High School, Rander
6.
CO-OPERATIVE BOARDS OF SURTI VOHRAS
1. Aankrod Milk Co-operative Board, Ankrod
2. Khedut (farmer) Co-operative Society, Umerwada
3. Karmali Milk Co-operative Society, Karmali
4. Kosamba Khedut Co-operative Society, Kosmba
5. Kharod Co-operative Society Ltd., Kharod
6. Chanetha milk Product Co-operative Society, Chanetha
7. Seva Sahkari Mandli, Bhadi
8. Milk Product Co-operative Society, Mangrol
9. Milk Product Co-operative Society, Tadkeshwar
10. Milk Product Co-operative Society, Kangwai
11. Milk Product Co-operative Society, Kankaria
12. Milk Product Co-operative Society, Bhoriya
13. The Alipore Co-operative Society, Alipore
EDUCATION INSTITUTES OF SURTI VOHRAS
1. The Surti Sunni Vohra Education Society,
2. Majlishe Khudamuddin, Simlak Dist: Navsari
3.
4. The Young Surti Sunni Vohra Welfare Society,
5. Madni Daruttarbiayal, Karmali Taluka: Ankleshwar
6. Jamia Islamiah Uloom, Akkal Kuwa
HOSPITAL – DISPENSARY OF SURTI VOHRAS
1. Charitable Hospital, Kosamba
2.
3. Kathor Medical Trust, Kathor
4. Haji M. Lockhat Hospital,
5. Bana Charitable Dispensary, Tadkeshwar
6.
7. The Muslim Welfare Society Dispensary, Bardoli
8. Sarvajanic Dispensary, Variav
9. Alipore Social Welfare Trust Dispensary, Alipore
10. Muslim Charitable Trust, Etarwa
11. Gardi Charitable Trust, Dabhel
MUSAFIR KHANA OF SURTI VOHRAS
1. Jariwala Musafirkhana, Ankleshwar
2. Musafir Khana Sayan, Sayan
3. Gardi Musafir Khana, Navsari
4. Botawala Musafir Khana,
5. Turava Musafir Khana,
6. Botawala Senitorians, Hajira
7. Botawala Musafir Khana,
8. United Family Welfare Trust,
9. Musafir Khana Khar,
10. M. E. Gangat Musafir Khana
OUR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION DARUL ULOOM
1. Darul – Uloom Marfaje Islam
Taluka: Ankleshwar
District: Bharuch
Established in A.D. 1986
2. Jamiah Kassimiah Arbiah, Kharod
Taluka: Ankleshwar
District: Bharuch
Established in A.D. 1982
3. Madrasa – Darul – Uloom Hagganiah, Kathor
District:
Established in 1888
4. Madrasa – Anjumane – Islam, Kharod
District:
Established in 1890
5. Madrasa Flahe – Dareen, Tadkeshwar
District:
Established in 1930
6. Jamiah Islamiah Esha Alul Uloom, Akkal Kuwa
District:
Established in 1980
7. Darul – Uloom Madrasa Ashrafiah Arbiah, Rander
District:
Established in 1870
8. Darul – Uloom Jamia Hussania Mohamediah Arabiah Islamiah, Rander
District: Surat
9. Madrasa Madrasa Islamia Sufibaug, Surat
District:
Established in 1917
10. Darul – Uloom Rampura Madrasa Khadichtul Kubra,
Established in 1982
11. Darul – Uloom Rampura,
Established in 1985
12. Darul – Uloom Hidayatul Islam, Hipore
District: Navsari
Established in 1974
13. Jamiyah Rehmania Khanbhiya, Alipore
District: Navsari
Established in 1982
14. Darul – Uloom Jamiah Jakaria, Jogwad
District: Navsari
Established in 1983
15. Darul – Uloom Anyesha Siddique, Jogwad
District: Navsari
Established in 1986
16. Jamiyah Islamiah Talimuddin, Dabel
District: Navsari
Established in 1908
17. Madrasa Mijtahul Uloom, Traj
District:
Established in 1923
18. Madrasa Aliyah Islamiyah, Degam
District: Navsari
Established in 1960
19. Madrasa Ziyaul Islam, Makdia, Barolia
District: Navsari
Established in 1992
20. Madrasa Sirajul Uloom, Matwad
District: Navsari
Established in 1972
21. Jamiah Hajatushalihat, Rethawanjia
District: Navsari
Established in 1990
22. Madrasa Islahool Banat, Simlak {for girls only}
District: Navsari
RELIGIOUS/ EDUCATIONAL/ WELFARE TRUST
1. Anjumane Muenal Muslim Trust, Ankleshwar
2. Anjumane Subbanul Muslim Trust, Ravidra
3. Kosamba Sarvajanic Trust, Kosamba
4. Kharod Madresa Trust, Kharod
5. Kararvel Madresa Trust, Navagam Kararvel
6. Kayemul Islam Madresa Trust, Mangrol
7. Mehfile Islam Trust, Mota Varacha
8. Welfare Society, Kholwad
9. S. M. Waqf Trust, Variav
10.
11. The Zanpa Bazar Sunni Kathoria Trust,
SCHOOLS AND HIGH SHCOOLS OF VOHRA COMMUNITY
1.
Taluka: Ankleshwar
District: Bharuch
Established in 1991
2. S. M. Badat Residential High School, “KONDH”
Taluka: Ankleshwar
District: Bharuch
Established in 1988
3. The
Taluka: Ankleshwar
District: Bharuch
Established in 1981
4.
Taluka: Ankleshwar
District: Bharuch
Established in 1974
5.
Taluka: Ankleshwar
District: Bharuch
Established in 1961
6. The
Taluka: Ankleshwar
District: Bharuch
Established in 1960
7. Kathor Madrasa – E – Anjuman – E – Islam, Kathor
District:
Established in 1889
8.
District:
Established in 1982
9. M. A. I. High School, Kholwad
District:
Established in 1890
10.
District:
Established in 1959
11.
District:
Established in 1986
12.
District:
Established in 1983
13.
Taluka: Chawryasi
District:
Established in 1985
14. M. M. Pipardiwala High School, Rander
District:
Established in 1866
15.
District: Navsari
Established in 1947
16.
District: Navsari
Established in 1969
17.
District: Navsari
Established in 1970
SPORTING CLUBS OF SURTI VOHRAS
1. Islam Gymkhana, Kathor
2. Kholwad Islam Gymkhana, Kholwad
3. Mehfile Islam Gymkhana, Mota Varacha
4. Rander Islam Gymkhana, Rander
5. Y. M. Cricket Club, Sam Rod
6. Alipore Cricket Club, Alipore