Surat District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Surat District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Surat District Census 2021
- Location: Gujarat, administrative HQ - Surat city
- Geographical Area: 4,549 km²
- Estimated Population (2025): 9,090,000
- Population as per 2011 Census: 6,081,322
- Urban Population: 4,849,213 (79.74%)
- Rural Population: 1,232,109 (20.26%)
- Sex Ratio (2011): 787 females per 1000 males
- Density (2011): 1,337 persons/km²
- Child Population (0-6 yrs): 736,286 (12.11%)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 85.53%
- Male Literacy: 89.56%, Female Literacy: 80.37%
- Major Languages: Gujarati (60.06%), Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Urdu, Marwari, Bhojpuri, Chodri
- SC Population: 158,115 (2.6%), ST Population: 856,952 (14.09%)
- No. of Households (2011): 1,333,200
- Admin Units: 10 Talukas, 22 towns, 713 villages
Historic Population Growth Data
| Census Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 462,643 | – | 232,000 | 230,000 |
| 2001 | 4,275,540 | 54.3 | 2,362,072 | 1,913,468 |
| 2011 | 6,081,322 | 42.24 | 3,402,224 | 2,679,098 |
| 2025* (proj) | 9,090,000 | 49.52 | 4,145,000 | 3,211,000 |
- *Projected values for 2025
Population Projections (2021-2036)
| Year | Estimated Population |
| 2021 | 8,260,000 |
| 2022 | 8,510,000 |
| 2023 | 8,730,000 |
| 2024 | 8,930,000 |
| 2025 | 9,090,000 |
| 2030 | 9,640,000 |
| 2036 | 8,147,416 |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion | Population 2011 | Percent | Est. 2025 |
| Hindu | 5,260,193 | 86.5 | 6,127,073 |
| Muslim | 660,772 | 10.87 | 769,667 |
| Christian | 21,052 | 0.35 | 24,521 |
| Jain | 112,835 | 1.86 | 131,430 |
| Sikh | 5,703 | 0.09 | 6,643 |
| Buddhist | 12,902 | 0.21 | 15,028 |
| Others/Not Stated | 7,865 | 0.12 | 9,161 |
Sub-District/Taluk Wise Population
- Talukas (Tehsil): Surat City, Bardoli, Choryasi, Kamrej, Mandvi, Mahuva, Mangrol, Olpad, Palsana, Umarpada
City List with Population
| City | Population 2011 | Est. 2025 |
| Surat (Municipal Corporation) | 4,467,797 | 5,204,090 |
| Surat (Urban Aggl.) | 4,591,246 | - |
Village List & Stats
- No. of Villages: 713
- No. of Towns: 22
Sex Ratio Stats
| Category | Sex Ratio |
| Total (2011) | 787 |
| Urban | 756 |
| Rural | 925 |
| Child (0-6 yrs) | 835 |
Literacy Rate Details
| Area/Religion | Avg Literacy | Male | Female |
| Total Population | 85.53 | 89.56 | 80.37 |
| Urban | 87.74 | 91.14 | 83.19 |
| Rural | 76.92 | 82.76 | 70.60 |
| Hindu | 85.65 | 89.84 | 80.19 |
| Muslim | 82.65 | 85.80 | 78.98 |
| Jain | 97.07 | 97.87 | 96.20 |
SC/ST Data & Caste Breakdown
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % |
| SC | 158,115 | 82,202 | 75,913 | 2.6 |
| ST | 856,952 | 432,089 | 424,863 | 14.09 |
Child Population Details
| Year | Total Child Population (0-6 yrs) | Male | Female |
| 2011 | 736,286 | 401,315 | 334,971 |
| Urban | 596,800 | 329,192 | 267,608 |
| Rural | 139,486 | 72,123 | 67,363 |
Languages Spoken
- Gujarati: 60.06%
- Hindi: 19.62%
- Marathi: 8.03%
- Odia: 2.60%
- Urdu: 2.47%
- Marwari: 1.44%
- Bhojpuri: 1.30%
- Chodri: 1.01%
Urban & Rural Household Details
| Area | No. of Households |
|---|
| Total | 1,333,200 |
Workforce & Employment Profile
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
| Workers | 2,553,542 | 2,142,819 | 410,723 |
| Main Work (6+ mths) | 2,405,288 | 2,075,920 | 329,368 |
| Cultivators | 101,747 | 87,774 | 13,973 |
| Agriculture Labourers | 274,736 | 159,418 | 115,318 |
| Household Industries | 32,933 | 20,738 | 12,195 |
| Other Workers | 1,995,872 | 1,807,990 | 187,882 |
| Marginal Workers | 148,254 | 66,899 | 81,355 |
| Non-Working | 3,527,780 | 1,259,405 | 2,268,375 |
Climate Overview
- Tropical savanna climate, Sea-moderated
- Avg temp (Apr-May): 37°C, Rainfall: 1,200mm/year (Jun-Sep)
Industrial Profile
- Registered Industrial Units: 52,252
- Medium & Large Units: 805
- Employment in SSIs: 145,527, Large/Medium: 168,987
- No. of Industrial Area: 10
- Turnover (Small Scale): Rs. 6180 lakh
- Turnover (Medium/Large): Rs. 34,862 lakh
Taluka/Tehsil List
- Surat City (includes Udhna, Katargam, Puna & Majura)
- Bardoli
- Choryasi
- Kamrej
- Mandavi
- Mahuva
- Mangrol
- Olpad
- Palsana
- Umarpada
- Ambika (village)
Nearby Districts Stats
| District | Population |
|---|
| Valsad | 1,705,678 |
| Tapi | 807,022 |
| Navsari | 1,329,672 |
| The Dangs | 228,291 |
| Bharuch | 1,551,019 |
| Narmada | 590,297 |
| Vadodara | 4,165,626 |
FAQ: Surat District Census & Demographics
- Q: What is the population of Surat district in 2025?
A: 9,090,000 (projected)
- Q: How many villages and towns are in Surat?
A: 713 villages, 22 towns
- Q: What is the sex ratio in Surat?
A: 787 females per 1000 males (2011)
- Q: What is the literacy rate dynamics?
A: Total 85.53%, Urban 87.74%, Rural 76.92%
- Q: Major religions in Surat district?
A: Hindu (86.5%), Muslim (10.87%), Jain, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist
- Q: What is the Scheduled Caste/Tribe breakdown?
A: SC: 2.6%, ST: 14.1% of population
- Q: What languages are spoken in Surat?
A: Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Urdu, Marwari, Bhojpuri, Chodri
- Q: What is the climate like in Surat?
A: Tropical Savanna, hot summers, monsoon rains, mild winters
- Q: How is the workforce structure of Surat?
A: 2,553,542 workers; majority engaged as main workers, in agriculture, industrial and other sectors
- Q: What are the major industrial figures?
A: 52,252 registered units, major textile, diamond, chemical industries