Surat City Population

As per the 2011 Census, Surat City Tehsil has a population of 44.68 Lac (44,67,797) with 25.44 Lac (25,43,623) males and 19.24 Lac (19,24,174) females.The sex ratio in Surat City is 757, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Surat City Tehsil is 5.50 Lac (5,49,882) which is 12.31% of Surat City Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Surat City Tehsil is 808 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Surat City Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Surat District in the state of GUJARAT in India.

44.68 Lac

Toatl Population

25.44 Lac

Male Population

19.24 Lac

Female Population

Surat City Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Surat City Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 53.38 Lac (53,37,915), indicating a 19.48% increased from Surat City's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 30.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 22.80 Lac.

Surat City Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Surat City Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 54.01 Lac (54,00,914), projecting a 20.89% increased from Surat City's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 30.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.06 Lac.

Surat City Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Surat City Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 38.07 Lac (38,07,439), accounting for 85.22% of the Surat City Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 21.90 Lac (21,90,281), and the Hindu female population is around 16.17 Lac (16,17,158).

Surat City Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Surat City Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.23 Lac (5,22,880), accounting for 11.7% of the Surat City Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.82 Lac (2,81,643), and the Muslim female population is around 2.41 Lac (2,41,237).

Surat City Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu38,07,43985.22%
Muslim5,22,88011.7%
Jain1,03,8282.32%
Buddhist12,5540.28%
Christian10,9480.25%
Sikh4,2830.1%
Other religions and persuasions3,2870.07%
Religion not stated2,5780.06%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Surat City Urban Population

The Urban population of Surat City Tehsil is 44.68 Lac (44,67,797), with 25.44 Lac (25,43,623) being males and 19.24 Lac (19,24,174) being females, making up 100% of the Surat City total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 757 females for every 1000 males.

Surat City Rural Population

The Rural population of Surat City Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Surat City total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Surat City Literacy Rate

Surat City Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.89% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Surat City Tehsil is 91.22 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Surat City Tehsil is 83.44 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Surat City Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.89%, while in the rural regions of Surat City Tehsil, it is around N/A%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Surat City

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 87.89 91.22 83.44
Urban Area 87.89 91.22 83.44
Rural Area 0 0 0

Literacy Rate by Religion in Surat City

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 88.56 91.94 83.94
Muslim 81.05 84.24 77.28
Jain 97.21 97.92 96.44
Buddhist 73.89 83.28 63.31

Surat City Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Surat City Tehsil is 1.06 Lac (1,05,572) with 55.41 k (55,407) males and 50.17 k (50,165) females, which is 2.36% of Surat City Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 906 females for every 1000 males.

Surat City Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Surat City Tehsil is 1.32 Lac (1,31,622) with 68.49 k (68,494) males and 63.13 k (63,128) females, which is 2.95% of Surat City Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Surat City

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 757
Urban Area 757
Rural Area 0

Sex Ratio by Religion in Surat City

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 739
Muslim 857
Jain 927
Buddhist 886

Surat City Area & Households

The Total Area of Surat City Tehsil is 335.82 Square KM, with a population density of 13,304 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Surat City Tehsil are 1The Total Number of households in Surat City Tehsil are 9.76 Lac(9,75,797).

Surat City Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Surat City Tehsil, there are about 17.95 Lac (17,94,592) workers, making up nearly 40.17% of the Surat City Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 16.02 Lac (16,01,764) are male workers, and about 1.93 Lac (1,92,828) are female workers.

Surat City - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 53.38 Lac (53,37,915) 19.48%
2025 54.01 Lac (54,00,914) 20.89% 1.41 %
2026 54.60 Lac (54,60,031) 22.21% 1.32 %
2027 55.16 Lac (55,16,364) 23.47% 1.26 %
2028 55.73 Lac (55,72,696) 24.73% 1.26 %
2029 56.29 Lac (56,29,029) 25.99% 1.26 %
2030 56.85 Lac (56,85,362) 27.25% 1.26 %
2031 57.38 Lac (57,37,739) 28.42% 1.17 %
2032 57.87 Lac (57,87,332) 29.53% 1.11 %
2033 58.37 Lac (58,36,926) 30.64% 1.11 %
2034 58.87 Lac (58,86,519) 31.75% 1.11 %
2035 59.36 Lac (59,36,112) 32.86% 1.11 %
2036 59.86 Lac (59,85,706) 33.97% 1.11 %

Projected estimates indicate that Surat City Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 59.86 Lac (59,85,706), with a male population of 34.41 Lac (34,41,236) and a female population of 25.50 Lac (25,50,365). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Surat City Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.

Surat City Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Surat City is 44.68 Lac (44,67,797).

The estimated population of Surat City in 2024 is approximately 53.38 Lac (53,37,915).

Hindu constitute 85.22% of Surat City population, amounting to approximately 38.07 Lac (38,07,439) people.

Muslim constitute 11.7% of Surat City population, totaling around 5.23 Lac (5,22,880) people.

Hindu: 85.22%, Muslim: 11.7%, Jain: 2.32%, Buddhist: 0.28%, Christian: 0.25%, Sikh: 0.1%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.07%, Religion not stated: 0.06%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Surat City is 1.06 Lac (2.36%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.32 Lac (2.95%).

In Surat City, 44.68 Lac (100%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 0 (0%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Surat City is 87.89%, with male literacy at 91.22% and female literacy at 83.44%.

The sex ratio in Surat City is 757 females for every 1000 males.

Surat City population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.21% up to 2036.