Limbayat

Limbayat
South East Zone
town
Limbayat

Location in Gujarat, India

Coordinates: 21°05′N 72°51′E / 21.08°N 72.85°E / 21.08; 72.85Coordinates: 21°05′N 72°51′E / 21.08°N 72.85°E / 21.08; 72.85
Country  India
State Gujarat
District Surat
Government
  Body Surat Municipal Corporation
Area
  Total 19.6 km2 (7.6 sq mi)
Elevation 12 m (39 ft)
Population (2010)
  Total 567,000
  Density 29,000/km2 (75,000/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Gujarati, Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Telephone code 0261
Vehicle registration GJ5
Nearest city Surat
Literacy 89%
Civic agency Surat Municipal Corporation

Limbayat is a Zonal Town in Surat city and one of the Hub for Shanty Towns in Surat. Today 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.

References

    - 17k residential projects of surat

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