It is located 12 nautical miles (22 km) off the coast (Bedi Port), Jamnagar District of Gujarat state, India.

[4] The island derived its name from Pirotan Patan, the ancient city probably at the place of Bedi Bandar.

[5] In 1867 a flagpole was placed at the Island's northern tip to aid in navigation.

[7] The island along surrounding coral reefs covering an area of 3 square kilometres was notified as part of Marine National Park in 1982.

The island being protected marine park, several permissions are required for visiting.