Background: Since many newborns born in India are low birth weight (LBW), LBW is a significant global public health concern. LBW is a critical measure of mother and child health since it influences newborn mortality and has long-term health implications.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study looked at maternal characteristics in rural tribal Gujarat that affect LBW newborns. The study focused on women who gave birth in two districts of Gujarat between January 2021 and June 2023 and were between the ages of 18 and 35. A straightforward random selection technique was used to choose 414 participants. Through house-tohouse surveys, information on sociodemographic traits, prenatal care, mother lifestyle, and nutritional status was gathered using a structured questionnaire. The SPSS Software Trial version was used to perform chi-square tests and descriptive statistics for the bivariate study.

Results: In the research area, LBW prevalence was 25.4%. Illiteracy (13.3%, P