Kharod is the place of birth of the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Anandiben Patel.

There is a Jain temple dedicated to Shantinatha which was established by Budshisagar Suri.

The devotees attend this temple every Sud Teras of Hindu month and perform Snatra Puja at the temple.

Kharod is hometown of famous writer Sanjay Makwana.

According to the 2011 census it has a population of 6708 living in 1424 households.