Surat
Sign in to saveSurat () is a city in the western Indian state of Gujarat. The word Surat directly translates to face in Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu. Located on the banks of the river Tapti near its confluence with the Arabian Sea, it used to be a large seaport. It is now the commercial and economic centre of South Gujarat, and one of the largest urban areas of western India. It has well-established diamond and textile industry, and is a major supply centre for apparels and accessories. About 90% of the world's diamonds are cut and polished in Surat. It is the second largest city in Gujarat after Ahmedabad and t
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Surat is a major city in Gujarat, India, located on the Tapti River near the Arabian Sea, and serves as the commercial and economic hub of South Gujarat. The city is globally significant for its diamond-cutting and textile industries, processing about 90% of the world's diamonds and functioning as a major supply center for apparel and accessories.
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- Region
- Gujarat
- Country
- India
- Population
- 4,591,246
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
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- History
- Etymology
- Surat before the Mughal Empire
- During the Mughal Empire
- Surat under British Raj
- Armenians in Surat
- Modern period
- Post Independence
- 1994 Plague
- Present Day Surat
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Politics
- Civic institutions
- Public safety
- Hospitals
- Economy
- Transport
- Culture
- Food
- Education
- Universities
- Science Centre
- Sports
- Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium
- Lalbhai Contractor Cricket Stadium
- Surat in literature
- Neighborhoods and localities
- Notable people
- See also
- References
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Surat () is a city in the western Indian state of Gujarat. The word Surat directly translates to face in Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu. Located on the banks of the river Tapti near its confluence with the Arabian Sea, it used to be a large seaport. It is now the commercial and economic centre of South Gujarat, and one of the largest urban areas of western India. It has well-established diamond and textile industry, and is a major supply centre for apparels and accessories. About 90% of the world's diamonds are cut and polished in Surat. It is the second largest city in Gujarat after Ahmedabad and the eighth largest city by population and ninth largest urban agglomeration in India. It is the administrative capital of the Surat district.
The city is located south of the state capital, Gandhinagar; south of Ahmedabad; and north of Mumbai. The city centre is located on the Tapti River (popularly known as Tapi), close to the Arabian Sea.
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