Surat District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Surat, a district of Gujarat
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Surat District of Gujarat.
In 2011, Surat had population of 6,081,322 of which male and female were 3,402,224 and 2,679,098 respectively. In 2001 census, Surat had a population of 4,275,540 of which males
were 2,362,072 and remaining 1,913,468 were females. Surat District population
constituted 10.06 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Surat District was at 8.44
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 42.24 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Surat District recorded increase
of 54.30 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Surat Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Surat in 2011 were 85.53 compared to 85.53 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 89.56 and 80.37 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 83.83 and 69.87 in Surat District. Total literate in Surat District were 4,571,410 of which male and female were 2,687,468 and 1,883,942 respectively. In 2001, Surat District had 2,852,340 in its district.
Surat Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Surat, it stood at 787 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 810. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 835 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 859 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Surat District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86.50 % | 5,260,193 |
| Muslims | 10.87 % | 660,772 |
| Christian | 0.35 % | 21,052 |
| Sikh | 0.09 % | 5,703 |
| Buddhist | 0.21 % | 12,902 |
| Jain | 1.86 % | 112,835 |
| Others | 0.06 % | 3,920 |
| Not Stated | 0.06 % | 3,945 |
Surat Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Surat district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Surat was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Surat 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6,081,322 | 60.81 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 8,260,000 | 82.65 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 8,510,000 | 85.17 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 8,730,000 | 87.38 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 8,930,000 | 89.30 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 9,090,000 | 90.98 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 9,240,000 | 92.43 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 9,360,000 | 93.68 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 9,470,000 | 94.75 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 9,560,000 | 95.68 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 9,640,000 | 96.48 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 9,710,000 | 97.16 Lakhs |
Surat Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 60.81 Lakhs | 42.76 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 6,081,322 | 4,275,540 |
| Male | 3,402,224 | 2,362,072 |
| Female | 2,679,098 | 1,913,468 |
| Population Growth | 42.24% | 54.30% |
| Area Sq. Km | 4,549 | 4,327 |
| Density/km2 | 1,337 | 988 |
| Proportion to Gujarat Population | 10.06% | 8.44% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 787 | 810 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 835 | 859 |
| Average Literacy | 85.53 | 77.62 |
| Male Literacy | 89.56 | 83.83 |
| Female Literacy | 80.37 | 69.87 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 736,286 | 600,664 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 12.11% | 14.05% |
Surat Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Surat. There were total 736,286 children under age of 0-6 against 600,664 of 2001 census. Of total 736,286 male and female were 401,315 and 334,971 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 835 compared to 859 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.11 percent of Surat District compared to 14.05 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.94 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Surat Houseless Data
In 2011, total 11,964 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Surat district of Gujarat. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 39,190. This approx 0.64443224680423% of total population of Surat district.
Surat District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Surat district for 2011 is 1,337 people per sq. km. In 2001, Surat district density was at 988 people per sq. km. Surat district administers 4,549 square kilometers of areas.
Surat District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Surat population for 2011 census, 79.74 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 4,849,213 people lives in urban areas of which males are 2,762,164 and females are 2,087,049.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Surat district is 756 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Surat district was 813 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 596,800 of which males and females were 329,192 and 267,608. This child population figure of Surat district is 11.92 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Surat district as per census 2011 is 87.74 % of which males and females are 91.14 % and 83.19 % literates respectively.
In actual number 3,730,966 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 2,217,453 and 1,513,513 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 20.26 % population of Surat districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Surat district population living in rural areas is 1,232,109 of which males and females are 640,060 and 592,049 respectively.
In rural areas of Surat district, sex ratio is 925 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Surat district is considered, figure is 934 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 139,486 in rural areas of which males were 72,123 and females were 67,363. The child population comprises 11.27 % of total rural population of Surat district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Surat district is 76.92 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 82.76 and 70.60 percent respectively.
In total, 840,444 people were literate of which males and females were 470,015 and 370,429 respectively.
All details regarding Surat District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Surat District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 20.26 % | 79.74 % |
| Total Population | 1,232,109 | 4,849,213 |
| Male Population | 640,060 | 2,762,164 |
| Female Population | 592,049 | 2,087,049 |
| Sex Ratio | 925 | 756 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 934 | 813 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 139,486 | 596,800 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 72,123 | 329,192 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 67,363 | 267,608 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 11.32 % | 12.31 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 11.27 % | 11.92 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 11.38 % | 12.82 % |
| Literates | 840,444 | 3,730,966 |
| Male Literates | 470,015 | 2,217,453 |
| Female Literates | 370,429 | 1,513,513 |
| Average Literacy | 76.92 % | 87.74 % |
| Male Literacy | 82.76 % | 91.14 % |
| Female Literacy | 70.60 % | 83.19 % |
City/Metros in Surat District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Surat District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surat (Urban Agglomeration) | 4,591,246 | 2,619,373 | 1,971,873 |
| Cities inside Surat District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surat (Municipal Corporation) | 4,467,797 | 2,543,623 | 1,924,174 |