The town of Sankheda (Gujarati: સંખેડા Saṅkheḍā) in Chhota Udaipur district is known for its lacquer work.

Development of this town comes from a huge contribution made by Dr. Jethalal K. Parikh, who worked really hard to provide good education and employment to the local community.

Shri Bhikhubhai Shah, who was a freedom fighter and a lawyer, donated agricultural land in the "Bhumidan Movement" by Vinoba Bhave.

[1]: 86 In the 11th century, Sankheda (Saṅgamakheṭa-maṇḍala) appears to have been ruled by Jasorāja, a feudatory of the Paramara king Bhoja.

This is attested by a copper plate grant made by Jasorāja in November 1045 and found at Tilakwada in 1917.