Cities in Gujarat: District, Area and Population
Gujarat is the fifth-largest state in the country in terms of area coverage. Situated in the western part of India, Gujarat is spread over 1,96,024 square kilometres. The cities in Gujarat are renowned for bandhani cloth prints, block printing, embroidery work, pottery, and a range of other handicrafts creativity.
Read along to learn about these major cities responsible for the state’s growth and development.
List of Cities in Gujarat
There are a total of 31 cities in the state of Gujarat. In addition to this, there are a total of 33 districts, and the total population of the state as per census 2011 is 60,439,692.
The Following is a list of cities in Gujarat to derive an idea about their basic demography:
| Name of the City | District | Area | Population (Subject to Change) |
| Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad | 8,087 km2 | 72,70,212 |
| Surat | Surat | 7,657 km2 | 60,81,322 |
| Vadodara (Baroda) | Vadodara | 7,546 km2 | 41,70,000 |
| Rajkot | Rajkot | 11,203 km2 | 38,04,558 |
| Junagadh | Junagadh | 8,831 km2 | 27,43,082 |
| Bhavnagar (Bhaunagar) | Bhavnagar | 7,034 km2 | 24,10,211 |
| Jamnagar | Jamnagar | 14,184 km2 | 21,60,119 |
| Anand | Anand | 2,941 km2 | 20,90,745 |
| Mehsana | Mehsana | 4484.10 km2 | 20,00,000 |
| Bharuch (Broach) | Bharuch | 5246 km2 | 15,50,822 |
| Navsari | Navsari | 2196 km2 | 13,30,711 |
| Morvi | R Morvi | 4,872 km2 | 9,60,329 |
| Porbandar | Porbandar | 2,316 km2 | 5,85,449 |
| Nadiad | Kheda | 45.16 km2 | 5,50,330 |
| Gandhidham | Kutch | 216.88 km2 | 2,88,185 |
Disclaimer: The data provided for each city can vary according to the sources and is subject to change with time. This is a generalised list of cities with no categorisation. Refer to government sites for more accurate details.
Interesting Facts About the Cities in Gujarat
Here are some interesting facts that you should know about the top cities in Gujarat:
- Unlike many other states, the menu system in Gujarat state starts with a sweet dish. Whereas in other states, a lunch or a dinner menu ends with a sweet dish.
- It is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation".
- The very popular and important landmark in the history of India, which also aided in India's independence, the Dandi march, was performed here in Gujarat.
- The first port city, Lothal, is situated here in Gujarat.
- The largest district of India is located in Gujarat. The name of the largest district in India is Kachchh.
- Gandhinagar is the only capital city in the Asian subcontinent that is the greenest as compared to all other capital cities.
- Gujarat has the highest number of functional airports in India. The number is 17.
- Compared to any other state of India, it has the highest number of vegetarian people residing in Gujarat.
- Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, 1600 kilometres.
- Gujarat is the only residence for Asiatic lions.
- Surat in Gujarat is the first cleanest city in the country.
FAQs About the Cities in Gujarat
What is the other name by which Gujarat is famous?
Gujarat is also called the "Jewel of Western India". Some of the other names by which this state is famous are "Land of Legends", and Surat in Gujarat is also known as the "Diamond City" of India as about 90% of cutting and diamond polishing takes place in this region of Gujarat.
Which is the fastest-growing city in Gujarat?
The fastest-growing city in Gujarat is Surat. The annual growth rate percentage of Surat is 9.2%. Moreover, Surat falls in the eighth position of being the largest urban area in the country.
Which is the smallest city in the state of Gujarat?
The smallest city in Gujarat is Dang district. It is situated in the southeastern part of Gujarat. It is also the least populated district of Gujarat, with an area of about 1764 square kilometres.