Pethapur is a city located in India, situated within the current Gandhinagar district of Gujarat State. Historically, it served as the center for Pethapur State, which was a small princely state under the Mahi Kantha Agency of the Bombay Presidency during the era of the British Raj.
The area is notably recognized for its traditional industry in block-making. This craft remains a defining characteristic of the region's cultural and economic identity.