Western India
Gujarat
Gujarat is a major industrial and coastal state in western India known for business, trade, ports, culture, and historical heritage. Gandhinagar is the capital, while Ahmedabad is the largest city. The state is famous for entrepreneurship, the White Revolution, Gir lions, and vibrant festivals like Navratri.
72M
People
196,024 km²
Area
33
Districts
26
LS Seats
Formed: 1 May 1960
Capital: Gandhinagar
Language: Gujarati
Basic Information
State Name: Gujarat
Capital: Gandhinagar
Formation Year: 1 May 1960
Official Language: Gujarati
Geography & Climate
Area: 196,024 sq km
Coastline: India's longest state coastline
Climate: Semi-arid to coastal tropical
Major Rivers: Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati
Political Parties
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Indian National Congress (INC)
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Administration
Chief Minister: Bhupendra Patel
Governor: Acharya Devvrat
Legislative Assembly: 182 Seats
Demographics
Population: ~72 million
Literacy: ~79%
Urbanization: Highly industrial urban growth
Major Communities: Gujarati-speaking diverse communities
Economy
Main Sectors: Petrochemicals, Textiles, Ports, Pharma
Industrial Hubs: Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot
Agriculture: Cotton, Groundnut, Milk production
State Symbols
Animal: Asiatic Lion
Bird: Greater Flamingo
Tree: Banyan Tree
Flower: Marigold
Foods
Traditional Foods: Dhokla, Khandvi, Thepla
Main Cuisine: Gujarati Thali
Sweets: Mohanthal, Basundi, Shrikhand
Tourism & Heritage
Statue of Unity: World's tallest statue
Gir National Park: Home of Asiatic lions
Rann of Kutch: White salt desert
Somnath & Dwarka: Major pilgrimage sites
Transportation
Airports: Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot
Ports: Kandla, Mundra, Pipavav
Road: Excellent highway & industrial connectivity
Culture
Festivals: Navratri, Uttarayan, Rann Utsav
Dance: Garba & Dandiya Raas
Handicrafts: Bandhani & Kutch embroidery
Education
IIM Ahmedabad — Premier management institute
IIT Gandhinagar — Leading engineering institute
Research & Industry: Strong startup & innovation ecosystem
Interesting Facts
Birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.
Gujarat has India's longest coastline.
Home to the only wild Asiatic lions in the world.
Famous globally for business and entrepreneurship culture.