Gujarat is a prosperous state located in western India where great personalities and industrialists have taken birth. Today in this article, we will know some unique information about Gujarat which you would not know, so let’s know facts about Gujarat From the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the land of Gujarat is the birthplace of such great personalities. Gujarat state land is the birthplace of big industrialists like Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani.
Gujarat, which is counted among the prosperous states of India, is today taking the whole of India forward in the path of its economic development. Gujarat is the stronghold of traders. Most of the people here are engaged in business work. With its colorful festivals and rich heritage and scrumptious cuisine, Gujarat has become the fastest growing state in India.
Basic information related to the state of Gujarat
• The capital of Gujarat is Gandhinagar.
• There are total 33 districts in Gujarat. Kutch is the largest district of the state and Dang is the smallest district.
• Ahmedabad is the most populous district of Gujarat state.
• The district with less population is Dang.
Gujarati is the official language of this state.
• As per 2011 the total population of this state is 60,439,692 and by 2020 the estimated population is 70,400,153 and according to 2022 the estimated male population of this state is 36,685,854. Women have 33,714,300.
• The current Chief Minister of Gujarat state is Bhupendrabhai Patel (Bhupendrabhai Patel) who is working since 13 September 2021.
• Total members of Gujarat Legislative Assembly are 182, Rajya Sabha has 10 seats, Lok Sabha has 26 seats.
• Gujarat Foundation Day is celebrated on 1st May. Earlier this state was attached to Mumbai, then on 1 May 1960 it was established in the independent state group.
Official Symbol Of Gujarat
- State Emblem National Emblem of India
(Uses the- - State Motto Satyamev Jayate
- State Music Jai Jai Garavi Gujarat
- king animal asiatic lion
- King Bird Greater Flamingo
- pushpa marigold flower
- Sports Kabaddi and Cricket
Geographical Facts about Gujarat
• The vast Arabian Sea is the geographical boundary of Gujarat and shares its borders with Pakistan in the west, Rajasthan in the north, Maharashtra state in the south, Union Territories like Daman Island and Dadra and Madhya Pradesh state in the east.
• The total area of Gujarat state is 196,024 km². Gujarat is the fifth largest state of India in terms of area. Rajasthan is the largest state of India.
• A lot of waves run in the rivers in Gujarat. There are about 7 major rivers in this state, among them Narmada river is most important for the state. The Narmada River is the largest river in the state of Gujarat, which stretches for 1,310 km. Apart from this Sabarmati River, Mahi River, Machhu River, Hiran River, Rupen River, Kim River, etc. are present.
• There are a total of 20 major lakes in the state of Gujarat. The names of some of these lakes are- Nal Sarovar Lake, Kankaria Lake, Hamirsar Lake, Lakhota Lake, Thol Lake, Vastrapur Lake, etc.
• Gujarat is the west coast state of India. There are a total of 18676 villages in this state and the richest village in South Asia is in the Kutch district of Gujarat, its name is Madhapar. And Asia’s largest village Bhuvan which is located in Odisha.
• Girnar mountain is the highest mountain range in the state of Gujarat. The height of this mountain is 128 m. The temple built on Mount Girnar in Junagadh city of Gujarat is a center of attraction for tourists.
social and cultural facts
• Dwarka is one of the 4 pilgrimage sites of Char Dham according to the belief of Hinduism. The other 3 places of pilgrimage are Rameshwaram where the Lord takes a bath.
• Garba and Dandiya are traditional folk dances of Gujarat.
• Apart from Garba and Dandiya, Tippani is another popular dance performed mostly by the women of Saurashtra regions.
• Talking about the main festivals of Gujarat, Navratri, Janmashtami, Makar Sankranti are celebrated with pomp. Apart from this, kite flying is very popular here.
• Spread over 700 acres, Baroda’s majestic and Lakshmi Vilas Palace is said to be the largest private palace in India. It is 4 times bigger than Buckingham Palace in London. It was built in 1890 by Sayaji Rao Gaekwad III.
Where did the word Gujarat come from?
The word Gujarat is derived from Gurjara-Rashtra. The Gujarat state land was called Gurjaratra (Land of Gurjars) long before the Mughal rule.
• Largest Coast Line
Gujarat has the largest sea coast line among all the states of India. It has a coast line which will be about 1215 kilometers. It has a huge beach line for tourists visiting Gujarat.
• Gira Falls
Gira Falls is located in Dang district. The cool and warm atmosphere here will fill you with the energy of the kurti. If you want to see the waterfalls then you can come here.
