Surat Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Surat district in Gujarat.
Administrative Details of Surat
Surat comprises 713 villages, of which 690 are inhabited and 23 are uninhabited. There are 22 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 13,33,200, spread across 4,549 square kilometers.
| Villages | 713(690 inhabited • 23 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 22 |
| Households | 13,33,200 |
| Total Area | 4,549 km² |
Surat Urban & Rural Population
Surat had 48,49,213 people in urban areas (79.7%) and 12,32,109 people in rural areas (20.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 12,32,109 | 20.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 48,49,213 | 79.7% |
| Total | 60,81,322 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Surat
The total population comprises 34,02,224 males (55.9%) and 26,79,098 females (44.1%). The sex ratio is 787 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,40,060 | 27,62,164 | 34,02,224 |
| 👩 Female | 5,92,049 | 20,87,049 | 26,79,098 |
Literacy Rate in Surat
The literacy rate is 75.17%. Male literacy stands at 78.99% while female literacy is 70.32%, indicating a gender gap of 8.67 percentage points. The total literate population is 45,71,410.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,70,015 | 22,17,453 | 26,87,468 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,70,429 | 15,13,513 | 18,83,942 |
| Total Literate | 8,40,444 | 37,30,966 | 45,71,410 |
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About Surat Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Surat in Gujarat has a total population of 60,81,322 with a literacy rate of 75.17% and a sex ratio of 787 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Surat district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.