GUJARAT AT A GLANCE

• Area - 1,96,024 sq. Km

• Capital - Gandhinagar

• Principal Language - Gujarati

• District - 33

• Talukas - 252

• Longest Coastline - 1600km

• Ports - 41Ports with One Major, 11 Intermediate,

29 Minor Ports.

• Literacy Rate – 79.31%

Districts of Gujarat

SR No District SR No District

1 Ahmedabad 11 Dang

2 Amreli 12 DevBhumi Dwarka

3 Anand 13 Gandhinagar

4 Aravalli 14 Gir Somnath

5 Banaskatha 15 Jamnagar

6 Bharuch 16 Junagadh

7 Bhavnagar 17 Kutch

8 Botad 18 Kheda

9 Chhota Udaipur 19 Mahisagar

10 Dahod 20 Mehsana

Districts of Gujarat

SR No District

21 Morbi

22 Narmada

23 Navsari

24 Panchmahal

25 Patan

26 Porbandar

27 Rajkot

28 Sabarkantha

29 Surat

30 Surendranagar

31 Tapi

32 Vadodara

33 Valsad

Talukas of Gujarat

No Name ofDistrict

Name of Taluka

1 Ahmedabad Bavla, Daskroi, Detroj – Rampura, Dhandhuka, Dholera, Dholka, Mandal, Sanand, Viramgam

2 Amreli Amreli, Babra, Bagasra, Dhari, Jafrabad, Khambha, Kunkavav Vadia, Lathi, Lilia, Rajula,

Savarkundla

3 Anand Anand, Anklav, Borsad, Khambhat, Petlad, Sojitra, Tarapur, Umreth

4 Arvalli Bayad, Bhiloda, Dhansura, Malpur, Meghraj, Modasa

5 Banaskatha Amirgadh, Bhabhar, Danta, Dantiwada, Deesa, Deodar, Dhanera, Kankrej, Lakhani, Palanpur,Suigam, Tharad, Vadgam, Vav

6 Bharuch Amod, Ankleshwar, Bharuch, Hansot, Jambusar, Jhaghadia, Netrang, Vagra, Valia

7 Bhavnagar Bhavnagar, Gariadhar, Ghogha, Jesar, Mahuva, Palitana, Sihor, Talaja, Umrala, Vallabhipur

8 Botad Barwala, Botad, Gadhada, Ranpur

9 Chhota Udaipur Chhota Udaipur, Jetpur Pavi, Kavant, Nasvadi, Sankheda

10 Dahod Dahod, Devgadbaria, Dhanpur, Fatehpura, Garbada, Jhalod, Limkheda, Singvad, Sanjeli

Talukas of Gujarat

No Name of

District

Name of Taluka

11 Dang Ahwa, Subir, Waghai

12 Devbhumi

Dwarka

Kalyanpur, Khambhalia, Okhamandal

13 Gandhinagar Gandhinagar, Kalol, Mansa

14 Gir Somnath Gir Gadhda, Kodinar, Patan-Veraval, Sutrapada, Talala, Una

15 Jamnagar Dhrol, Jamjodhpur, Jamnagar, Jodiya, Kalavad, Lalpur

16 Junagadh Bhesan, Junagadh, Keshod, Malia Hatina, Manavadar, Magrol, Mendarda, Vanthali, Visavadar

17 Kutch Abdasa, Lakhpat, Nakhatrana, Anjar, Bhachau, Bhuj, Gandhidham, Mandvi, Mundra, Rapar

18 Kheda Galteshwar, Kapadvanj, Kathlal, Kheda, Mahudha, Matar, Mahemdabad, Nadiad, Thasra, Vaso

19 Mehsana Bechraji, Jotana, Kadi, Kheralu, Mehsana, Satlasana, Unjha, Vadnagar, Vijapur, Visnagar

20 Mahisagar Balasinor, Kadana, Khanpur, Lunwada, Santrampur, Virpur

Talukas of Gujarat

No Name of District Name of Taluka

21 Morbi Halvad, Maliya Miyana, Morbi, Tankara, Wankaner

22 Narmada Dediapada, Garudeshwar, Nandod, Sagbara, Tilakwada

23 Navsari Bansda, Chikli, Gandevi, Jalalpore, Khergam, Navsari

24 Panchmahal Ghoghamba, Godhra, Halol, Jambughoda, Kalol, Morwa, Shehera

25 Patan Chanasma, Harij, Patan, Radhanpur, Sami, Santalpur, Sarsvati, Sankheshwar, Siddhpur

26 Porbandar Kutiyana, Porbandar, Ranavav

27 Rajkot Dhoraji, Gondal, Jamkandorna, Jasdan, Jetpur, Kotda – Sangani, Lodhika, Padhhari, Rajkot, Upleta,Vinchhiya

28 Sabarkantha Himmatnagar, Idar, Khedbhrahma, Poshina, Prantij, Talod, Vadali, Vijaynagar

29 Surat Bardoli, Chorasi, Kamrej, Mahuva, Mandvi, Mangrol, Olpad, Palsana, Umarpada

30 Surendranagar Chotila, Chuda, Dasada, Dhangadhra, Lakhtar, Limbdi, Muli, Sayla, Thangadh, Wadhvan

31 Tapi Dolvan, Kunkarmunda, Nizar, Songadh, Uchchhal, Valod, Vyara

32 Valsad Kaprada, Pardi, Umbergaon, Valsad, Vapi

33 Vadodara Dabhoi, Desar, Karjan, Padra , Savli, Sinor, Vadodara, Vadhodia, Dharampur

No Name of Fairs Location

1 Bhavnath Fair Junagadh

2 Dang Darbar Dang

3 Chitra Vichitra Fair Khed Brahma, Sabarkantha

4 Kavant Fair Chhota Udaipur,Vadodara

5 Tarnetar Fair Thangadh, Surendranagar

6 Bhadrapad Ambaji Fair Ambaji,Danta Taluka in Banaskatha

7 Shamlaji Fair Shamlaji in Sabarkantha

8 Vautha Fair Dholka in Ahmedabad

Famous Festivals of Gujarat

1 International Kite Festival Ahmedabad

2 Modhera Dance Festival Mehsana

3 Navratri Festival Gujarat

4 Tanariri Festival Vadnagar

5 Rann Utsav Kutch

Chief Ministers of Gujarat

No Name From To

1 Dr. Jivraj Narayan Mehta May 1, 1960 Sep 19, 1963

2 Shri. Balwantrai Mehta Sep 19, 1963 Sep 20, 1965

3 Shri. Hitendra .k. Desai Sep 20, 1965 May 12, 1971

President Rule May 12, 1971 Mar 17, 1972

4 Shri. Ghanshyam Oza Mar 17, 1972 July 17, 1973

5 Shri. Chimanbhai Patel July 18, 1973 Feb 9, 1974

President Rule Feb 9, 1974 Jun 18, 1975

6 Shri. Babubhai .J. Patel Jun 18, 1975 Mar 12, 1976

President Rule Mar 12, 1976 Dec 24, 1976

7 Shri. Madhavsingh Solanki Dec 24, 1976 April 10, 1977

Chief Ministers of Gujarat

No Name From To

8 Shri. Babubhai .J. Patel April 10, 1977 Feb 17, 1980

President Rule Feb 17, 1980 Jun 7, 1980

Shri. Madhavsingh Solanki

Jun 7, 1980 July 6, 1985

9 Shri. Amarsinh Chaudhary July 6, 1985 Dec 9 , 1989

Shri. Madhavsingh Solanki Dec 10, 1989 Mar 4, 1990

Shri. Chimanbhai Patel Mar 4, 1990 Feb 17, 1994

10 Shri. Chhabildas Mehta Feb 17, 1994 Mar 14, 1995

11 Shri. Keshubhai Patel Mar 14, 1995 Oct 21, 1995

12 Shri. Suresh Mehta Oct 21, 1995 Sep 1, 1996

President Rule Sep 19, 1996 Oct 23, 1996

Chief Ministers of Gujarat

No Name From To

13 Shri. Dilip Parikh Oct 28

1997

Mar 4

1998

Shri. Keshubhai Patel Mar 4

1998

Oct 6

2001

14 Shri. Narendra Modi Oct 6

2001

May 22

2014

15 Smt. Anandiben Patel May 22

2014

Aug 7

2016

16 Shri. Vijay Rupani Aug 7

2016

Present

Historical Monuments of Gujarat

No Name Location

1 Samrat Ashok Shilalekh Junagadh

2 Rudramahalaya Siddhpur

3 Ranki Vaav Patan

4 Sidi Saiyad ni Jaali Ahmedabad

5 Sun Temple Modhera, Mehsana

6 Stepwell of Adalaj Gandhinagar

7 Akshardham Temple Gandhinagar

8 Kankanria Lake Ahmedabad

9 Mani Mandir Morbi

10 Somnath Mandir Gir Somnath

11 Dwarka Temple Devbhumi Dwarka

12 Kirti Toran Vadnagar

13 Dholaveera Kutch

14 Lothal Dholka, Ahmedabad

15 Statue of Unity Narmada

Statue of Unity

The World’s Tallest Statue, At Kevadiya colony, Narmada

district, Gujarat, India

Height is 182 Meters

SAR D AR VAL L ABH B H AI PAT EL

Narendra Modi first announced the project to

commemorate Vallabhbhai Patel on 7 October 2013 at a

press conference to mark the beginning of his 10th year

as The Chief Minister of Gujarat. At the time, the project

was dubbed, "Gujarat's tribute to the nation".

A separate Society named Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Rashtriya Ekta Trust (SVPRET) has been formed under the

Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Government of Gujarat, to

ensure seamless execution of the entire project.

Statue of Unity, is dedicated To People on “31 October 2018”

Handicrafts of Gujarat

Needle work

Tie & Die – Bandhani

Bead Work

Patola

Jewellery

Furnishings

Pottery

Woodwork

Textile Culture

Zari work

Temple Culture

Forts of Gujarat

No Fort Name Location

1 Lakhota Fort Jamnagar

2 Pavagadh fort Panchmahal District Near Baroda

3 Uparkot Fort Junagadh

4 Dabhoi Fort Major Gateway for Narmada Dam

5 Old fort Surat

6 Dhoraji Fort Rajkot

7 Bhujia Hill Fort Bhuj

8 Ancient Fort Idar

9 Zinzuwada Fort Rann of Kutch

Famous Palaces of Gujarat

No Palace Name Location

1 Vijay Vilas Palace Palitana, Across Mandvi Beach, Bhavnagar

2 Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal Bhuj, Kutch

3 Kusum Vilas Palace & Prem Bhavan

Palace

Chhota Udepur

4 Navlakha Palace, Riverside Palace,

Orchard Palace

Gondal

5 Dolat Nivas Palace Idar

6 Art Deco Palace Morbi

7 Digvir Nivas Palace Vansda, Surat

8 Laxmi Vilas Palace, Nazarbagh Palace,

Makarpala Palace, Pratap Villa Palace

Baroda

9 Raj Mahal, Hawa Mahal Vadhwan Near Ahmedabad

10 Ranjit Vilas Palace Vankaner Near Rajkot

WildLife of Gujarat

Dry deciduous forests Gir

Majestic grasslands Velavadar

Vast landscapes Little Rann of Kutch

Wetland habitats Nalsarovar

Marine ecosystems Pirotan Islands

Rich moist deciduous forests Dense forests of the Dang

“A country is known by the way it treats its animals”

Gujarat is the dream of an explorer who quest for nature and wild life. Gujarat

possesses varied Landforms with the dry deciduous forests, majestic grasslands, marine

ecosystems, wetlands and rich moist deciduous forests. These habitats are home to rare

wild life inhabitants. The Land of the Legends is symbolically known for its wildlife icon

of Lions that are found in the Gir reserve and happen to be a major attraction for

tourists in Gujarat.

Gujarat’s varied habitat has a fascinating diversity of Wild Life having its own charm in

its own environment. Gujarat has declared many of its rich and varied habitats as

National Parks and Sanctuaries towards the conservation of the species and for the

visitors’ entertainment and quest in search of Natural habitat and wild life.

Musuems of GujaratGujarat’s Innumerable Museums Speak Eloquently Of The Rich

Cultural And Historical Heritage Of The State. Ranking Second

Best In The Whole Of India, Gujarat’s Museums Reflect The Culture

And Tradition Adeptly So As To Win The Hearts Of The Tourist.

Being the land of Mahatma, Gujarat has a major tourist attraction with the

Gandhiji “Smarak Sangrahalaya” which is run by a public trust established in

1951 in Ahmedabad. The museum's new premises were built in 1963.

The museum's main objective was to house the personal memorabilia of

Mahatma Gandhi. Consequently the exhibits on view depict the vivid and historic events of Gandhiji's life.

There are books, manuscripts and photostat copies of his correspondence, photographs of Gandhiji with his wife Kasturba and other

ashram associates, life size oil paintings and actual relics like his writing desk and spinning wheel.

Calico Textile Museum

Sardar Patel Museum

Kite Museum

Vadodara Museum

The Ethnology Museum

Kutch Museum

Hill Stations & Tourist Spots of Gujarat

“Gujarat ‘Jewel of The West’ - Hill Stations and Tourist Spots”

Gujarat is well known for its rich history with culture, tradition and heritage. Blend

with modernity with change in time frame, Gujarat has the influence of Hindu,

Islamic and European culture. Located strategically, the progressing State to scale

the charts in global map, has a tourist inflow from all over the world.

It has become Tourists’ Paradise and is emerging the most sort for destination.

Gujarat, the ‘Jewel of the West’ has varied Tourist within whole

of Gujarat to places like:

• Religious places like Dwarka, Somnath, Pavagadh, Ambaji, Bhadreshwar, Shamlaji and Taranga; Jain temples, at Palitana and

Girnar Hill.

• Archaeological and Architectural monuments at Patan, Siddhpur ,Ghumli, Dabhoi, Vadnagar, Modhera, Lothal and Ahmedabad.

• Famous Beaches like Okha-Mandvi, Chorwad, Nagoa Beach &Tithal.

• The hill resort of Satpura. it is located on the second highest plateau of the Sahyadari range with cool bracing climate and a scenic view

of the verdant valley.

• The lion sanctuary of Gir Forest and the Wild Ass sanctuary in the Kutch area apart from many other Sanctuaries.

• Birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi at Porbandar and Hriday Kunj – Gandhi Ashram at Ahmedabad.

Gujarat A Land of Legends• There is something about the soil, the sun, the moon and the stars – something about the space and the

people – Above all, Freedom – freedom of choice, to breathe the air of joy and happiness, peace and tranquility.

• Life is a Celebration for those who live in the Land of the Legends – A place where Gods chose to exist!

• Gujarat, The Land of the Legends go down in history to leave behind impressions with footprints on the sand of time. Since many years, The land Inspired by great Legends.

Mahatma Gandhiji Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vikram Sarabhai

Father of the Nation “Iron Man” Visionary Physicist

Who Made India Free. “An Architect of India” “Father of Indian Space Program”

Gujarat A Land of Legends

Dhirubhai Ambani Jamshedji Tata

“A Leader with a Vision” “Father of Indian Industry”

Many more adorn the Land of the Legends who make Gujarat proud as we sing in the Glory of Gujarat. People who came from diverse fields.

Discovering sense of Excellence in Gujarat – where life breathes, Rediscovering life in nation’s Heritage - In the beauty and charm of Culture and traditions, In the life and lifestyles of people who made their contribution to Gujarat - Rediscovering real meaning of life everywhere.

“JAI JAI GARVI GUJARAT”