Introduction
Surat is a city located on the western part of India in the state of Gujarat. It is one of the most dynamic city of India with one of the fastest growth rate due to immigration from various part of Gujarat and other states of India.
Surat is one of the cleanest city of India and is also known by several other names like "THE SILK CITY", "THE DIAMOND CITY", "THE GREEN CITY", etc. It has the most vibrant present and an equally varied heritage of the past. It is the city where the British first land in India. The Dutch and the Portuguese also established there business centers in Surat, the remnants of which are still preserved in the modern day Surat. In past this was a glorious port with ships of more than 84 countries anchored in its harbour at any time.
Still today, Surat continues the same tradition as people from all around the country flock in for business and jobs. Surat has practically zero percent unemployment rate and jobs are easier to get here due to very fast development of various industries in and around Surat City.
Title | Details |
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Surat City | 2nd largest city of Gujarat in terms of Area and Population |
Area | 461.60 Sq.km. |
Population |
44,66,826 (as per Census 2011) 46,45,384 (as per Census 2011 including 2 municipality and 27 villages post city limit expansion dated 18.06.2020) |
Density | 10063 Persons/Sq.Km. (Census -2011) |
Location |
Latitude : 21.112°N Longitude : 72.814°E |
Municipality Established | 1852 AD |
Corporation Established | 1966 AD |