Gujarat
Capital: Gandhinagar
Leadership data compiled via web research in July 2026 — may not reflect the very latest reshuffles or appointments.
Briefing
Gujarat lies on India's western coast and is a major industrial and commercial hub, home to large petrochemical, textile, and diamond-processing industries as well as the Gir Forest, the last refuge of the Asiatic lion. It is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and has one of India's longest coastlines and largest port networks.
State Identity & Symbols
State Emblem
The National Emblem of India (Lion Capital of Ashoka).
State Animal
Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica)
State Bird
Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)
State Flower
Marigold (Tagetes)
Images via Wikimedia Commons. Emblem: Government of India (Public domain). Animal: 0720reemagupta (CC BY-SA 4.0). Bird: Giles Laurent (CC BY-SA 4.0). Flower: Ezhuttukari (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Population
2011 Census figures.
Total Population
60,439,692
Male Population
31,491,260
Female Population
28,948,432
Sex Ratio
919 females per 1000 males
Districts
Hover over a district to see its name.
Gandhinagar (capital district)
District boundaries adapted from udit-001/india-maps-data, based on Census of India 2011 district geometries.
Government
Governor
Acharya Devvrat
Chief Minister
Bhupendra Patel
Council of Ministers
| Name | Rank | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Bhupendrabhai Patel | Chief Minister | General Administration, Administrative Reforms & Training, Planning, NRI Division, Revenue & Disaster Management, Roads & Buildings, Narmada, Kalpsar, Mines & Minerals, Ports, Information & Broadcasting |
| Harsh Sanghavi | Deputy Chief Minister | Home, Police Housing, Jail, Border Security, Transport, Law & Justice, Sports & Youth Services, Cultural Activities, Industries, Tourism & Pilgrimage Development, Civil Aviation |
| Kanubhai Mohanlal Desai | Cabinet Minister | Finance, Urban Development & Urban Housing |
| Jitubhai Savjibhai Vaghani | Cabinet Minister | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Cooperation, Animal Husbandry, Cow Breeding, Fisheries, Protocol |
| Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel | Cabinet Minister | Energy & Petrochemicals, Panchayat & Rural Housing, Legislative & Parliamentary Affairs |
| Kunvarjibhai Mohanbhai Bavaliya | Cabinet Minister | Labour, Skill Development & Employment, Rural Development |
| Nareshbhai Maganbhai Patel | Cabinet Minister | Tribal Development, Khadi, Cottage & Rural Industries |
| Arjunbhai Devabhai Modhwadia | Cabinet Minister | Forests & Environment, Climate Change, Science & Technology |
| Dr. Pradyuman Ganubhai Vaja | Cabinet Minister | Social Justice & Empowerment, Primary, Secondary & Adult Education, Higher & Technical Education |
| Ramanbhai Bhikhabhai Solanki | Cabinet Minister | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs |
| Ishwarsinh Thakorbhai Patel | Minister of State (Independent Charge) | Water Resources, Water Supply |
| Praful Chhaganbhai Pansheriya | Minister of State (Independent Charge) | Health, Family Welfare & Medical Education |
| Dr. Manisha Rajivbhai Vakil | Minister of State (Independent Charge) | Women & Child Welfare |
| Parshottambhai Odhavjibhai Solanki | Minister of State | Fisheries |
| Kantilal Shivlal Amrutiya | Minister of State | Labour, Skill Development & Employment |
| Rameshbhai Bhurabhai Katara | Minister of State | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Cooperation, Animal Husbandry & Cow Breeding |
| Darshnaben Mukeshbhai Vaghela | Minister of State | Urban Development & Urban Housing |
| Kaushikbhai Kantibhai Vekariya | Minister of State | Law & Justice, Energy & Petrochemicals, Legislative & Parliamentary Affairs |
| Pravinbhai Gordhanji Mali | Minister of State | Forests & Environment, Climate Change, Transport |
| Dr. Jayrambhai Chemabhai Gamit | Minister of State | Sports, Youth Services & Cultural Activities, Industries, Tourism & Pilgrimage Development, Civil Aviation |
| Trikambhai Bijalbhai Chhanga | Minister of State | Higher & Technical Education |
| Kamleshbhai Rameshbhai Patel | Minister of State | Finance, Police Housing, Jail, Border Security, Prohibition & Excise |
| Sanjaysinh Vijaysinh Mahida | Minister of State | Revenue & Disaster Management, Panchayat & Rural Housing, Rural Development |
| Poonamchand Chhanabhai Baranda | Minister of State | Tribal Development, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs |
| Swaroopji Sardarji Thakor | Minister of State | Khadi, Cottage & Rural Industries |
| Rivabaa Ravindrasinh Jadeja | Minister of State | Primary, Secondary & Adult Education |
National Parks
- Gir National Park
- Blackbuck National Park
- Marine National Park (Gulf of Kutch)
- Vansda National Park