Top Cities in Gujarat
Gujarat is a western state in India known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and beautiful landscapes. It is also home to several bustling cities and as per Census 2011, about 30 cities have a population of more than 1 lakh.
Ahmedabad with a population of over 7.9 million, is the largest city in Gujarat and the seventh largest in India. It is known for its historic landmarks, such as the Sabarmati Ashram, and its modern developments and Infrastructure projects
Surat is the second largest city in Gujarat, with a population of over 7.3 million. It is a major hub for the textile and diamond industries and is also famous for its street food and cultural festivals.
Vadodara is the third largest city in Gujarat, with a population of over 2.3 million. It is a cultural and educational center and is home to several renowned institutions such as Maharaja Sayajirao University.
Rajkot with a population of over 1.6 million, is the fourth largest city in Gujarat. Bhavnagar is a coastal city in Gujarat with a population of over 1.1 million. It is known for its shipbuilding industry, historic palaces, and temples. Jamnagar is a city on the western coast of Gujarat with a population of over 0.7 million. It is home to several industries such as oil refineries.
also read about the Population of Gujarat
Gujarat Cities by Population
The population of Top Cities as per the last census figures held in the year 2011 and with a population of more than 1lakh +
| Rank | City | City Population | Metropolitan or UA* population |
| 1 | Ahmedabad | 5,577,940 | 6,352,254 |
| 2 | Surat | 4,467,797 | 4,585,367 |
| 3 | Vadodara | 1,670,806 | 1,817,191 |
| 4 | Rajkot | 1,286,678 | 1,390,933 |
| 5 | Bhavnagar | 593,368 | 606,282 |
| 6 | Jamnagar | 479,920 | 600,411 |
| 7 | Junagadh | 319,462 | 319,462 |
| 8 | Gandhidham | 247,992 | 247,992 |
| 9 | Nadiad | 218,095 | 225,132 |
| 10 | Gandhinagar | 206,167 | 206,167 |
| 11 | Anand | 198,282 | 286,921 |
| 12 | Morvi | 194,947 | 246,008 |
| 13 | Mahesana | 184,991 | 190,189 |
| 14 | Surendranagar Dudhrej | 177,851 | 177,851 |
| 15 | Bharuch | 169,007 | 224,210 |
| 16 | Vapi | 163,630 | 163,630 |
| 17 | Navsari | 160,941 | 282,753 |
| 18 | Veraval | 154,636 | 184,855 |
| 19 | Porbandar | 151,770 | 217,307 |
| 20 | Godhra | 143,644 | 161,925 |
| 21 | Bhuj | 143,286 | 187,279 |
| 22 | Botad | 130,327 | 130,327 |
| 23 | Patan | 125,497 | 133,744 |
| 24 | Palanpur | 122,344 | 140,344 |
| 25 | Jetpur Navagadh | 118,302 | 118,302 |
| 26 | Valsad | 114,636 | 170,235 |
| 27 | Kalol | 113,153 | 113,153 |
| 28 | Gondal | 112,197 | 112,197 |
| 29 | Deesa | 111,160 | 111,160 |
| 30 | Amreli | 105,573 | 118,059 |
Source: Census 2011
*As per the Census of India 2011, an urban agglomeration is a continuous urban spread constituting a town and its adjoining outgrowths (OGs), or two or more physically contiguous towns together with or without outgrowths of such towns.
