Summary: The "Handbook of Basic Transport Statistics 1972-73" by the Bureau of Economics and Statistics of the Government of Gujarat, Ahmedabad provides detailed information on various aspects of transportation in Gujarat state, including road and road transport statistics. The handbook covers data such as category-wise road length, road transport vehicles, revenue from road transport taxation, road links with other states, District-wise railway length, and the quantity of commodities transported via highways. It also discusses the estimated income for Kandla Port over the years. The handbook offers comprehensive statistics on road infrastructure, vehicles, revenue generation, and the movement of goods, providing valuable insights into the transportation sector in Gujarat during the mentioned period.