Quick Facts

Quick Facts

 Location & Identity

• State: Gujarat
• Situated on: Banks of the Tapi River
• Nickname:
  • Diamond City of India
  • Silk City
  • Cleanest City of Gujarat

 City Highlights

• One of the fastest-growing cities in the world
• Known for textile and diamond cutting & polishing industry
• Major hub for synthetic fabrics, dress materials, and sarees

 Economy & Industry

• Over 90% of the world's diamonds are polished in Surat
• Second-largest city in Gujarat (after Ahmedabad)
• Major contributors: Diamond polishing, textile manufacturing, petrochemicals
• Emerging IT and smart city hub

 Famous Places

• Sarthana Nature Park and Zoo
• Dutch Garden
• Science Centre
• Gopi Talav – a scenic and historical lake
• Dumas Beach – popular tourist spot with legends and black sand

 Transport & Connectivity

• Airport: Surat International Airport
• Railway Station: Surat Junction – well connected to major Indian cities
• Metro: Surat Metro under construction (expected soon)

 Education & Development

• Home to institutions like SVNIT (National Institute of Technology)
• Developing as a center for higher education and research

 Food & Cuisine

• Famous for Locho, Surti Undhiyu, Khaman, Ghari (sweet)
• Bustling street food culture – try Rander's delicacies
• A blend of Gujarati and Mughlai flavors

 Culture & Lifestyle

• Cosmopolitan city with Gujarati, Rajasthani, and Marwari communities
• Celebrates Navratri, Diwali, Eid, and Chhat Puja with great enthusiasm
• Known for its entrepreneurial spirit and trade culture