Etymology
The traditional account is that Surat was built up by a wealthy Hindu merchant named Gopi around the year 1500. At first, the town had no … See more

The Surat Municipal Corporation is responsible for maintaining the city's civic infrastructure as well as carrying out associated administrative duties. At present, BJP is the ruling party with a majority. Under the Provisions of Bombay Provincial … See more

Built in 1860, Surat railway station falls under the administrative control of Western Railway zone of the Indian Railways. … See more

Universities
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat is one of 31 National Institutes of Technology See more

Surat is a port city situated on the banks of the Tapi river. After dams were built, water flow in Tapi deceased causing the original port facilities to … See more

Surat ranked 9th in India with a GDP of $40 billion in the fiscal year 2016. The GDP of Surat in 2020 will be around $57 billion estimated by The City Mayors Foundation, an … See more

Food
Surat is known for its food and has its own list of cherished street foods. There is a famous saying in … See more