Uttarsanda
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Uttarsanda, also spelled Utarsanda, is a village in Nadiad Metropolitan Urban Region of Kheda district, Gujarat, India. It is well known for its snacks industry.
Uttarsanda, also spelled Utarsanda, is a village in Nadiad Metropolitan Urban Region of Kheda district, Gujarat, India. It is well known for its snacks industry.
Demography
The place has a population of about 12,000 to 15,000. There is a large number of people living abroad who are native to Uttarsanda, as part of the Gujarati diaspora.
Economy
The place is known for the production of local snacks like Cholafali, Mathiya and Papad. The first factory was established in 19861-87 known as "Uttam". It originally operated in Sandhana village near Matar but used to bring water from Uttarsanda so it moved here to cut cost. There are more than 35 factories producing these snacks and are primarily run by women. During Diwali days, they collectively produce more than 700 ton of these snacks which are worth . Around 50% of it is exported, 15% is sold in states other than Gujarat while the rest is sold in Gujarat.
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