Limbayat

Summary

Limbayat is a zonal town in Surat city and one of the hub for shanty towns in Surat. Limbayat has grown in area and population due to amalgamation of municipalities of Godadara and Parvat and town panchayats of Dindoli, Kharavasa. The area is also known for its haphazard development due to growth of migrants in the area.

Limbayat
South East Zone
town
Limbayat is located in Gujarat
Limbayat
Limbayat
Location in Gujarat, India
Coordinates: 21°05′N 72°51′E / 21.08°N 72.85°E / 21.08; 72.85
Country India
StateGujarat
DistrictSurat
Government
 • BodySurat Municipal Corporation
Area
 • Total19.6 km2 (7.6 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total567,000
 • Density29,000/km2 (75,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code0261
Vehicle registrationGJ5
Nearest citySurat
Literacy89%
Civic agencySurat Municipal Corporation

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