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 name and was simply called "the new … See more

The Surat Municipal Corporation is responsible for maintaining the city's civic infrastructure as well as carrying out associated … See more

Built in 1860, Surat railway station falls under the administrative control of Western Railway zone of the Indian Railways. In early 2016, the Indian Railway Catering and … 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 close. The nearest port is now in the 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