[1] The Vala Kathis entered the province several centuries back, and one of their earliest seats was at Devalia Mota whence they conquered Chital.

These Bagasra Valas acquired their share in Jetpur from the Khadia Baloch who received it from the local Muslim governors of former times.

Jetpur was held by sixteen talukdars descended from the common ancestor Vala Naja Desa in 1880s.

Jetpur is one of the largest centers for screen-printing, block printing and yarn dyeing workshops in the country.

It is famous for cotton saree industry and is major exporter of khanga and kitenge (fabrics used by native Africans for various use).

Jetpur is connected to all major towns of Gujarat by public transport service operated by GSRTC.