Surat, is a port city previously known as Suryapur. It is the economical capital and former princely state in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the eighth largest city and ninth largest urban agglomeration (after Pune) in India. Surat is the 3rd “cleanest city of India”,[8] and 4th fastest growing city of the world.[9] Surat is famous for its food.
It is the administrative capital of the Surat district. The city is located 284 kilometres (176 mi) south of the state capital, Gandhinagar; 265 kilometres (165 mi) south of Ahmedabad; and 289 kilometres (180 mi) north of Mumbai. The city centre is located 22 km (14 mi) south of the Tapti River.[10] A moat divides the older parts of the city, with their narrow streets and historical houses, from the newer suburbs.
- Country – India
- State – Gujarat
- District – Surat
- Area – 326.515 km2 (126.068 sq mi)
- Elevation – 13 m (43 ft)
- Population(2011) – 4,467,797
- Pincode – 394 XXX, 395 XXX
- Official languages – Gujarati, Hindi, English
