Gujarat Facts and Information
General Information
| Additional Official Language | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Area | 196,024 km² |
| Capital | Gandhinagar |
| Formation Dates | 1 May 1960 |
| ISO Code | IN-GJ |
| Largest City | Ahmedabad |
| Official Language | Gujarati |
| Population | 74,140,000 (2025 estimate) |
| State Name | Gujarat |
| Time Zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle Registration | GJ |
| Website | https://gujaratindia.gov.in |
Government and Administration
| Assembly Seats | 182 |
|---|---|
| Backward caste support | Various welfare schemes by the Department of Social Justice |
| Chief Minister | Bhupendra Patel |
| Council Seats | Not Applicable |
| Deputy Chief Minister | Not Applicable |
| Governor | Acharya Devvrat |
| Legislature Type | Unicameral |
| Lok Sabha Seats | 26 |
| Rajya Sabha Seats | 11 |
| Start-up company support and website | https://startupgujarat.in |
Geography and Environment
| Average Annual Rainfall | 800 mm |
|---|---|
| Beaches | Diu, Mandvi, Tithal |
| Borders | Rajasthan (N & NE), Madhya Pradesh (E), Maharashtra (SE), Arabian Sea (SW), Pakistan (NW) |
| Caves | Ambapur Stepwell, Khapra Kodiya Caves |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon |
| Coastline | 1,600 km |
| Gorges | Polo Forest Gorge |
| Highest Point | Girnar (1,145 m) |
| Hill Stations | Saputara |
| Major Hills | Aravalli Range, Satpura Range |
| Major Rivers | Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati, Mahi |
| Scenic Drives | Rann of Kutch, Gir Forest Road |
| Soil Types | Black, Alluvial, Laterite, Sandy |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries | Gir National Park, Velavadar Blackbuck Sanctuary, Marine National Park |
Demographics and Social Structure
| City/Town and Population | Ahmedabad (8,253,000), Surat (6,873,000), Vadodara (2,065,000) |
|---|---|
| Human Development Index | 0.672 |
| Literacy Rate | 78.03% |
| Major Religions | Hinduism, Islam, Jainism |
| Population | 74,140,000 (2025 estimate) |
| Rural Population | 57.4% |
| Scheduled Castes | 7.1% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 14.8% |
| Sex Ratio | 919 females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Population | 42.6% |
Economy and Industry
| Agricultural Products | Cotton, Groundnut, Rice, Wheat |
|---|---|
| Fisheries | Significant contributor to state's economy |
| Gross State Domestic Product | ₹18.85 lakh crore (2023-24) |
| Major Industries | Petrochemicals, Textiles, Diamond polishing, Pharmaceuticals |
| Major export | Diamonds, Textiles, Chemicals |
| Major farming / crop | Cotton |
| Mineral Resources | Lignite, Bauxite, Limestone |
| Per Capita Income Rank | 6th among Indian states |
| Real estate hotspots | Ahmedabad, Surat, |
| Top Employers | Adani Group, Reliance Industries, Tata Chemicals |