Surat is a city located on the western part of India in the state of Gujarat. It is one of the most dynamic cities of India with one of the fastest growth rate due to immigration from various part of Gujarat and other states of India.

Surat is the 8th largest city of India in terms of population and largest in non-capital cities. As per city mayor’s foundation report, Surat is the 4th fastest growing city globally. The city has a very vibrant economy. It is hub to the diamond and textile industry. According to an estimate, Surat accounts for 90% of the world’s total rough diamond cutting and polishing. In textiles, Surat contributes 40 per cent of the nation’s total manmade fabric production, 28 per cent of the nation’s total manmade fiber production. With the decadal growth of over 55%-60% since last four decades, Surat is one of the cleanest city of India. 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 centres 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.

Facts about Surat that will surprise you

Diamond City of India :

Surat hold’s 90% of the world’s total rough diamond cutting and polishing. It holds 99.99% of the nation’s total rough diamond cutting and polishing and an amazing 90% of the nation’s total diamond exports.

Silk City of India:

Surat also is known for producing textiles, especially Silk. It is the largest manufacturing hub of man-made fabrics in the country. It has more than 300 dyeing and printing mills and the turnover annually is 5 billion rupees. That’s why people from all around the country come and shop fabrics from Surat. Most of the fabrics and materials we get in other cities come from Surat Wholesalers.

Cleanest City in India :

Surat was proudly ranked as the 4th cleanest city of India by the ministry of urban development. It holds pride in not just trade but the cleanliness and lifestyle of people too. Surat is surely a place to feel proud of. The railway station of Surat is also awarded the cleanest railway station in 2016.

Higher literacy rate than that of the whole nation :

Surat has an average literacy rate of 89%, higher than the national average of 79.5%: male literacy is 93%, and female literacy is 84%. (Wikipedia). Education in Surat is not as dull too. It is ahead in all the sectors they can cover.

Average Household Income of Surat is greater than that of whole China’s AHI.

The Average Household Income of Surat is 5 lakh per annum which is greater than whole of China’s Average Household Income. Surat’s GDP growth is the highest in India too, 11.5%!

Surat homes major engineering companies :

Surat has an industrial belt on the coast of the Arabian Sea called as Hazira. Hazira houses heavy engineering companies like ESSAR, ADANI, RELIANCE, ONGC, SHELL, L&T, KRIBHCO, GAIL, NTPC, GSPC, ABG SHIPYARD and many others.

City of Flyovers :

Surat has the maximum number of bridges in India which makes commuting easier across the city free of traffic jams. Along with the name ‘Diamond city’, Surat is also knows as the City of Flyovers!

Surat was the first to install CCTV :

Believe it or not, Surat was the first Indian city to install CCTV cameras on roads to monitor the traffic movements and also increase security. There are multiple cameras on each and every road!

Surat is mentioned in the Mahabharata :

Lord Krishna had once stopped in Surat while he was on his way from Mathura to Dwarka. The Hindu tradition believes that the city was founded by Brahma named Gopi who’s name is Suryapur. (Source Wikipedia)

Surat - The Dream Destination for All !

(Compliled from various sources)