Established on August 15, 2013, by dividing Vadodara district, it consists of six talukas: Chhota Udepur, Pavijetpur, Kawant, Naswadi, Sankheda, and Bodeli.

[1] Chhota Udaipur was the capital of the erstwhile Princely State of Chhota Udaipur, founded in 1743 by Rawal Udeysinhji, a descendant of Patai Rawal of Champaner.

The Kali Niketan (Nahar Mahal) palace, built as the summer residence of the erstwhile royal family is a notable monument in Chhota Udaipur.

The Rathwas are known for Pithora painting, usually carried out on the walls of the village houses.

Many tribal artefacts are also brought for sale in the hats (weekly markets) in the city and nearby villages.