Demographic data table of Surat

  • The population of Surat district is 60.81 Lakh, with a male population of 34.02 Lakh and a female population of 26.79 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Surat is 787/1000 which is lower than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 85.53%, which is higher than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 60.81 L 34.02 L 26.79 L

Population of Surat out of Gujarat

Surat
Gujarat

Population of Surat out of Gujarat

Facts
  • Total population of Surat is 60,81,322.
  • Surat is the 2nd most populated district in Gujarat.
  • 10.06% of the total population of Gujarat lives in Surat.
  • Gujarat's total population is 6.04 Crore.

Male population: 34,02,224

Percentage:

Female population: 26,79,098

Percentage:
Rural Population 12.32 L 6.40 L 5.92 L

Population of Surat out of Gujarat

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Surat out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Surat is 12,32,109.
  • 20.26% of the total population of Surat lives in rural area.
  • 57.4% of the total population of Gujarat lives in rural area.
  • Gujarat's rural population is 3.47 Crore.

Rural male population: 6,40,060

Percentage:

Rural female population: 5,92,049

Percentage:
Urban Population 48.49 L 27.62 L 20.87 L

Population of Surat out of Gujarat

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Surat out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Surat is 48,49,213.
  • 79.74% of the total population of Surat lives in urban area.
  • 42.6% of the total population of Gujarat lives in urban area.
  • Gujarat's urban population is 2.57 Crore.

Male population: 27,62,164

Percentage:

Female population: 20,87,049

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 787 55.95% 44.05%
Sex ratio graph of Surat
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Surat is 787/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Surat stands at 26th position out of 26 districts of Gujarat.
  • Surat's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Gujarat.
  • Surat's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
919

Gujarat

787

Surat

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
    • Rural Sex Ratio 925 51.95% 48.05%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Surat
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Surat is 925/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Surat stands at 24th position out of 26 districts of Gujarat.
    • Surat's rural sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Gujarat.
    • Surat's rural sex ratio is below the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    949

    Gujarat

    925

    Surat

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.

    • Urban Sex Ratio 756 56.96% 43.04%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Surat
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Surat is 756/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Surat stands at 26th position out of 26 districts of Gujarat.
    • Surat's urban sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Gujarat.
    • Surat's urban sex ratio is below the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    880

    Gujarat

    756

    Surat

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.

    • Literacy Rate 85.53% 89.56% 80.37%
    Literacy rate graph of Surat
    Gujarat's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Surat is 85.53% which ranks at 1st position out of 26 districts of Gujarat.
    • Surat's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Gujarat (78.03%)
    • Surat's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 89.56% and 80.37% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.

    • Rural Literacy 76.92% 82.76% 70.6%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Surat
    Gujarat's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Surat is 76.92% which ranks at 7th position out of 26 districts of Gujarat.
    • Surat's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Gujarat (71.71%)
    • Surat's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 82.76% and 70.6% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
    • Urban Literacy 87.74% 91.14% 83.19%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Surat
    Gujarat's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Surat is 87.74% which ranks at 9th position out of 26 districts of Gujarat.
    • Surat's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Gujarat (86.31%)
    • Surat's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 91.14% and 83.19% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
    • Children age(0-6) 7.36 L 4.01 L 3.35 L

    Children population out of the total population of Surat

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Surat

    Facts
    • Out of 60.81 Lakh people of Surat, 7,36,286 are children.
    • With 12.11%, Surat stands at 15th rank out of 26 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Surat is 34.02 Lakh out of which 4.01 Lakh or 11.8% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Surat is 26.79 Lakh out of which 3.35 Lakh or 12.5% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 4,01,315

    Female children: 3,34,971

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 1.39 L 72,123 67,363

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Surat

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Surat

    Facts
    • Out of 12.32 Lakh rural people of Surat, 1,39,486 are children.
    • With 11.32%, Surat stands at 24th rank out of 26 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Surat is 34.02 Lakh out of which 72,123 or 11.27% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Surat is 26.79 Lakh out of which 67,363 or 11.38% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 72,123

    Female children: 67,363

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 5.97 L 3.29 L 2.68 L

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Surat

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Surat

    Facts
    • Out of 60.81 Lakh urban people of Surat, 5,96,800 are children.
    • With 12.31%, Surat stands at 5th rank out of 26 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Surat is 34.02 Lakh out of which 3.29 Lakh or 11.92% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Surat is 26.79 Lakh out of which 2.68 Lakh or 12.82% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 3,29,192

    Female children: 2,67,608

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Surat

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 86.5% Muslim 10.87%
    Sikh 0.09% Christian 0.35%
    Buddhism 0.21% Jainism 1.86%
    Others 0.06% NA 0.06%
    Worker Ratio 41.99% 62.98% 15.33%
    Worker population ratio graph of Surat
    Worker population ratio: 41.99%
    Worker population ratio rank: 10th/26
    Facts
    • Surat's worker population ratio(WPR) is 41.99%; in other words, 41.99% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Surat is higher than the WPR of Gujarat and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Surat is 62.98% while female WPR is 15.33%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 48.32% 62.56% 32.93%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Surat
    Rural worker population ratio: 48.32%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 4th/26
    Facts
    • Surat's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 48.32%; in other words, 48.32% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Surat is higher than the rural WPR of Gujarat and higher than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Surat is 62.56% while female WPR is 32.93%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 40.38% 63.08% 10.34%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Surat
    Urban worker population ratio: 40.38%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 1st/26
    Facts
    • Surat's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 40.38%; in other words, 40.38% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Surat is higher than the urban WPR of Gujarat and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Surat is 63.08% while female WPR is 10.34%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 13.33 L -- --
    Rural household 2.70 L -- --
    Urban household 10.64 L -- --
    Scheduled castes 1.58 L 82,202 75,913
    Rural SC 38,640 19,559 19,081
    Urban SC 1.19 L 62,643 56,832
    Scheduled Tribes 8.57 L 4.32 L 4.25 L
    Rural ST 6.83 L 3.43 L 3.41 L
    Urban ST 1.74 L 89,509 84,030

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