Surat
Surat is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of Surat district is 4,549 km², which includes 4,040.39 km² of rural area and 508.61 km² of urban area. There are about 690 villages in Surat district.
For administrative convenience, Surat district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Mandvi is the largest taluka in surat district covering area of 763.21 km² while Palsana is the smallest taluka in surat district covering area of 209.47 km². Surat City is the most populous whereas Umarpada is the least populous taluka in surat district. There are 10 talukas in Surat district. Here is the list of all Surat Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Surat District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bardoli | 397 | 2,24,164 |
| 2 | Chorasi | 311 | 2,29,277 |
| 3 | Kamrej | 391 | 1,84,554 |
| 4 | Mahuva | 369 | 1,44,906 |
| 5 | Mandvi | 763 | 1,95,949 |
| 6 | Mangrol | 620 | 2,09,054 |
| 7 | Olpad | 721 | 1,96,846 |
| 8 | Palsana | 209 | 1,45,052 |
| 9 | Surat City | 336 | 44,67,797 |
| 10 | Umarpada | 431 | 83,723 |
Population of Surat District
The population of Surat offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Surat, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60,81,322 | 12,32,109 | 48,49,213 |
| Total Male Population | 34,02,224 | 6,40,060 | 27,62,164 |
| Total Female Population | 26,79,098 | 5,92,049 | 20,87,049 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,36,286 | 1,39,486 | 5,96,800 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,01,315 | 72,123 | 3,29,192 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,34,971 | 67,363 | 2,67,608 |
| Literate Population | 45,71,410 | 8,40,444 | 37,30,966 |
| Literate Male Population | 26,87,468 | 4,70,015 | 22,17,453 |
| Literate Female Population | 18,83,942 | 3,70,429 | 15,13,513 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,09,912 | 3,91,665 | 11,18,247 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,14,756 | 1,70,045 | 5,44,711 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,95,156 | 2,21,620 | 5,73,536 |
| Households | 13,33,200 | 2,69,680 | 10,63,520 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Surat district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Surat district is 60,81,322, including 34,02,224 males and 26,79,098 females. In rural areas, it is 12,32,109, including 6,40,060 males and 5,92,049 females. In urban areas, it is 48,49,213, including 27,62,164 males and 20,87,049 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Surat district is 7,36,286, including 4,01,315 boys and 3,34,971 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,39,486, including 72,123 boys and 67,363 girls. In urban areas, it is 5,96,800, including 3,29,192 boys and 2,67,608 girls.
- Literate population in Surat district is around 45,71,410, including 26,87,468 males and 18,83,942 females. In rural areas, it is 8,40,444, including 4,70,015 males and 3,70,429 females. In urban areas, it is 37,30,966, including 22,17,453 males and 15,13,513 females.
- Illiterate population in Surat district is about 15,09,912, including 7,14,756 males and 7,95,156 females. In rural areas, it is 3,91,665, including 1,70,045 males and 2,21,620 females. In urban areas, it is 11,18,247, including 5,44,711 males and 5,73,536 females.
- There are about 13,33,200 households in Surat district, including 2,69,680 in rural areas and 10,63,520 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Surat. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,58,115 | 38,640 | 1,19,475 |
| SC Male Population | 82,202 | 19,559 | 62,643 |
| SC Female Population | 75,913 | 19,081 | 56,832 |
| Total ST Population | 8,56,952 | 6,83,413 | 1,73,539 |
| ST Male Population | 4,32,089 | 3,42,580 | 89,509 |
| ST Female Population | 4,24,863 | 3,40,833 | 84,030 |
| Population Density | 1,337 / km² | 305 / km² | 9,534 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Surat district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Surat district is approximately 1,58,115, including 82,202 males and 75,913 females. In rural areas, it is 38,640, including 19,559 males and 19,081 females. In urban areas, it is 1,19,475, including 62,643 males and 56,832 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Surat district is about 8,56,952, including 4,32,089 males and 4,24,863 females. In rural areas, it is 6,83,413, including 3,42,580 males and 3,40,833 females. In urban areas, it is 1,73,539, including 89,509 males and 84,030 females.
- Overall population density of Surat district is around 1,337 people per km². Rural areas have about 305 people per km². Urban areas have about 9,534 people per km².