About Our Roots

Heritage, Trust & Leadership

Deepening our community bonds, supporting youth education, and preserving the rich Ghedia ancestral roots within Surat.

Historical Chronicles

The Journey of Saurashtra Ghedia Koli Samaj

Our Ghedia Koli ancestors originally migrated from the fertile coastal and agricultural belts of the Saurashtra region in Gujarat. Seeking new opportunities and trade avenues, many families relocated to the rising industrial city of Surat.

Resilient, hardworking, and deeply grounded in our mutual values, the Ghedia community steadily built strong networks across Surat’s diamond cutting, textiles, manufacturing, and trading sectors.

To secure this growth and support incoming resident families, the **Shree Saurashtra Ghedia Koli Samaj, Surat** was formally organized. Today, our Samaj Bhavan stands as a beacon of social security, offering a common sanctuary for cultural assemblies, education scholarships, and mutual aid.

॥ સંઘે શક્તિઃ કલૌ યુગે ॥
Social Constitution

Our Core Principles

1

Mutual Brotherhood & Aid

Providing direct financial, social, and logistical aid to families facing medical or economic distress.

2

Educational Elevation

Eliminating educational dropouts by sponsoring textbook banks, school fees, and rewarding academic merit.

3

Financial Independence

Supporting Ghedia women led self-help groups (“Sakhi Mandal”) to learn commercial skills and run businesses.

Empowering Surat Resident Families
Organizing Pillars

Executive Committee Board

Our active trustees and officers steering the social, academic, and economic initiatives.

Chiragbhai Zala

Pramukh Shree (President)

Origin / Native📍 Barvala

Bharatbhai Chudasama

Uppramukh Shree (Vice President)

Origin / Native📍 Vaavadi Aadri

Dhirubhai Keshavala

Uppramukh Shree (Vice President)

Origin / Native📍 Indrana

Shaileshbhai Rathod

Mantri Shree (General Secretary)

Origin / Native📍 Dudhala

Bhavikbhai Keshavala

Sahmantri Shree (Joint Secretary)

Origin / Native📍 Junagadh

Jayeshbhai Vaja

Bank Account Holder (Sanchalak)

Origin / Native📍 Shergadh

Kantibhai Chudasama

Khajanchi Shree (Treasurer)

Origin / Native📍 Char
Board Councillors

General Committee Members (સભ્યો)

Active community representatives contributing to localized support networks and operations.

Keshavbhai Bharda

🏡 Bhat Simarolee

Hiteshbhai Bharda

🏡 Sondarda

Manasukhbhai Vaja

🏡 Fulrama

Dineshbhai Vaja

🏡 Tobara

Pankajbhai Vadhiya

🏡 Ambala

Vijaybhai Aatroliya

🏡 Panidhra

Ravibhai Karagathiya

🏡 Juthal

Nareshbhai Vaja

🏡 Indroi

Ashokbhai Aerada

🏡 Aakala

Satishbhai Vadhiya

🏡 Sandha

Mukeshbhai Rathod

🏡 Darasali

Masaribhai Daki

🏡 Virol

Savadasbhai Baraiya

🏡 Jamvadi

Lakshmanbhai Gareja

🏡 Sarasali