About Patan District

Introduction

Patan District was formed on 2 October 1997 by reorganizing parts of the former Mahesana and Banaskantha districts of Gujarat. The district was created by including the talukas of Patan, Siddhpur, Chanasma, Harij, and Sami from Mahesana District, along with Radhanpur and Santalpur from Banaskantha District. The district headquarters is located in Patan.

The district comprises nine talukas: Patan, Santalpur, Radhanpur, Siddhpur, Harij, Sami, Chanasma, Saraswati, and Sankheshwar. It is situated between 20°41′ and 23°55′ North Latitude and 71°31′ to 72°20′ East Longitude, covering an area of approximately 5,600 square kilometres.

Patan District is bordered by Banaskantha District to the north and north-west, Kutch District to the west, the Little Rann of Kutch and parts of Surendranagar District to the south and south-east, and Mahesana District to the east. Rich in history, culture, and heritage, Patan is one of Gujarat’s most significant districts, known for its architectural landmarks and cultural legacy.

Vision

To promote sustainable development, preserve the district’s rich historical and cultural heritage, strengthen infrastructure, and enhance the quality of life through inclusive growth, transparent governance, and improved public services.

Mission

• To provide efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric governance across all sectors.

• To improve education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, and rural development for balanced regional growth.

• To preserve and promote the district’s historical, cultural, and archaeological heritage.

• To encourage sustainable use of natural resources while protecting the environment.

• To strengthen public welfare through effective implementation of government schemes and community participation.

• To support economic development by promoting agriculture, tourism, trade, and local industries.

• To ensure inclusive development that benefits all sections of society, particularly rural and underprivileged communities.