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Surat District Population

Surat District is located in southern Gujarat and is one of the most important industrial and commercial centers in the state. It is the second most populous district in Gujarat after Ahmedabad and ranks among the top fifteen most populous districts in India.

As per Census 2011, Surat District had a population of 6,081,322 (60.81 lakh), including 3,402,224 males and 2,679,098 females. The district recorded a high literacy rate of 85.53% and experienced rapid urban and industrial growth during the last decade. Based on recent growth trends, the estimated population of Surat District in 2026 is around 78 lakh.

👉 Projected Population of Surat District (2026): ~78 lakh

Surat District Census 2011 Data

ParticularsDetails
Total Population6,081,322 (60.81 lakh)
Male Population3,402,224
Female Population2,679,098
Area4,549 sq. km
Population Density1,337 per sq. km
Literacy Rate85.53%
Sex Ratio787
Child Population (0–6 Years)736,286
Child Sex Ratio835
District HeadquartersSurat

Source: Census 2011

Key Takeaways

  • Projected Population of Surat District (2026): ~78 lakh

  • Surat is the second most populated district in Gujarat.

  • The district recorded a very high growth rate of about 42.2% (2001–2011).

  • Literacy rate (85.53%) is well above the national average.

  • The sex ratio (787) is among the lowest in Gujarat.

  • Strong growth is driven by the diamond, textile, and industrial sectors.

  • Children aged 0–6 years form about 12.1% of the total population.

Sub Divisons of Surat district

The District is divided into 5 Subdivisions/ Prant for administrative convenience. A Subdivision is headed by a Sub Divisional Officer SDO/SDM) in the rank of Assistant Collector in the Cadre of I.A.S or a Deputy Collector. Each division consists of a few Taluks. 

The Five Revenue Divisions/Prant in  Surat District are

  1. Surat
  2. Olpad
  3. Bardoli
  4. Kamrej
  5. Mandvi

Tehsil / Tauka in Surat District

Administratively, the district is divided into Fourteen talukas/Mamlatdar, which are grouped into five sub-divisions:

  1. Bardoli
  2. Chorasi
  3. Kamrej
  4. Mahuva
  5. Mandvi
  6. Mangrol
  7. Umarpada
  8. Olpad
  9. Palsana
  10. Majura (Surat City)
  11. Adajan (Surat City)
  12. Udhna(Surat City)
  13. Katargam (Surat City)
  14. Puna (Surat City)

Surat District Map

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