Infrastructure

Surat, previously known as Suryapur, is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat.Surat is also called as city of flyovers. In the Past Decade Surat has developed Immensely with leaps and Bounds. The Infrastructure Developement is at the peak of Progress. Everywhere in Surat there is Development going on Cement Roads, Flyovers, Gardens etc are being constructed as a part of infra development.

 Surat ranks 4th in a global study of fastest developing cities conducted by The City Mayors Foundation, an international think tank on urban affairs.^[7] Surat Bags Best City Award in 2013 constituted by Annual Survey of India's City-Systems ( ASICS)^[8]

Business History of Surat

Above Is the Image of An Old Fire Fighter Car In Surat.

The city of Surat has glorious history that dates back to 300 BC. The origin of the city can be traced to the old Hindu town of Suryapur during 1500 – 1520 A.D., which was later colonised by the Brigus or the King from Sauvira on the banks of River Tapi. 

In 1759, The British rulers took its control from the Mughals till the beginning of the 20^th century. The city is located on the River Tapi and has about 6 km long coastal belt along the Arabian Sea. Due to these reasons, the city emerged as an important trade centre and enjoyed prosperity through sea trade in the 16^th, 17^th and 18^th centuries. 

Surat became the most important trade link between India and many other countries and was at the height of prosperity till the rise of Bombay port in the 17th and 18th centuries. Surat was also a flourishing centre for ship building activities. The whole coast of Tapi from Athwalines to Dumas was specially meant for ship builders who were usually Rassis. After the rise of the port at Bombay, Surat faced a severe blow and its ship building industry also declined. 

During the post-independence period, Surat has experienced considerable growth in industrial activities (especially textiles) along with trading activities. Concentration of these activities combined with residential developments has resulted in considerable expansion of the city limits.

Surat's Location

Surat is a port city situated on the banks of the Tapti river. Damming of the Tapti caused the original port facilities to close; the nearest port is now in the Magadalla and Hazira area of Surat Metropolitan Region. The city is located at 21°10′N 72°50′E.^[10] It has an average elevation of 13 meters. The Surat district is surrounded by the Bharuch, Narmada, Navsari , to the west is the Gulf of Cambay and the surrounding districts. The climate is tropical and monsoon rainfall is abundant (about 2,500 mm a year).According to the Bureau of Indian Standards, the town falls under seismic zone-III, in a scale of I to V (in order of increasing vulnerability to earthquakes)^[11]

Surat has grown in area since the early 1700s. The oldest part of the city developed in the area between the train station and the area known as Athwalines. Since the 1970s most of the new development, including the most desirable location for the city's burgeoning middle and upper class, is the area between Athwalines and the coast at Dumas.

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Surat, previously known as Suryapur, is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat.Surat is also called as city of flyovers. It is the administrative capital of the Surat district. The city is located 306 km south of the state capital, Gandhinagar on the left bank of the Tapti River (Tapi), the center being around 22 km (14 mi) from the river's mouth.^[4]

Surat is Gujarat's second largest city with a population of 2.1 million at the 2001 census and 4.6 million at the 2011 census. It is the eighth largest city and ninth largest metropolitan area of India. Surat is the 34th largest city by area in a study conducted by The City Mayors Foundation, an international think tank on urban affairs ^[5] The city registered an annualized GDP growth rate of 11.5 per cent over the seven fiscal years between 2001 and 2008.^[6] Surat ranks 4th in a global study of fastest developing cities conducted by The City Mayors Foundation, an international think tank on urban affairs.^[7] Surat Bags Best City Award in 2013 constituted by Annual Survey of India's City-Systems ( ASICS)^[8]