Nilgiri Circle — the residential and commercial roundabout on Rustam Bagh Road / Nilgiri Road in the Limbayat zone of southeastern Surat — is an important neighbourhood transit reference and community gathering point in one of the most populous and most rapidly growing residential corridors of Surat’s eastern belt. Officially listed as a dedicated city bus stop on the Surat Municipal Corporation’s SMC Sitilink network under the name “Nilgiri Circle,” the junction serves the large residential population of the Limbayat, Shivaji Nagar, Chatrapati Shivaji Nagar, Mangal Nagar, Godadara, and Nilgiri zones — some of Surat’s most densely settled southeast localities. Rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 22 Justdial reviews, Nilgiri Circle is positioned at PIN 394210 (Udhnagam Post Office) in Surat City East Assembly Constituency — flanked by the Sri Sapthasrungi Medical facility (directly adjacent), the Shivaji Nagar residential belt, and the Nilgiri Road leading southward toward Godadara and the Limbayat zone. Niyol Railway Station is the nearest rail access at approximately 2 kilometres, and Udhna Junction Railway Station is approximately 3 to 4 kilometres away. The circle’s name reflects the Nilgiri hill range of south India — a naming convention common in Surat’s residential zone development — and has become a well-recognised local landmark embedded in the everyday navigation vocabulary of southeast Surat.
Location
- Address: Nilgiri Circle, Nilgiri Road / Rustam Bagh Road, Nava Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Limbayat, Surat, Gujarat — 394210 / 395012
- Pin Code: 394210 / 395012
- Post Office: Udhnagam / Limbayat
- STD Code: 0261
- Administrative Zone: Surat City East Assembly Constituency — Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), Limbayat Zone
| Reference Point | Distance |
| Sri Sapthasrungi Medical (Nilgiri Circle) | Adjacent |
| Shivaji Nagar / Chatrapati Shivaji Nagar | Adjacent |
| Mangal Nagar | 800 metres |
| Godadara | 700 metres |
| Limbayat Health Center | 1.7 kilometres |
| Niyol Railway Station | 2 kilometres |
| Udhna Junction Railway Station | 3 to 4 kilometres |
| Dindoli | 2 kilometres |
| Surat Railway Station (Central) | 8 kilometres |
| Surat International Airport | 12 kilometres |
| VNSGU (Veer Narmad South Gujarat University) | 6 kilometres |
| Sachin GIDC | 10 kilometres |
Directions to Nilgiri Circle
From Surat Railway Station (Central)
Take the Udhna–Surat Road southward → continue via Udhna Junction toward Limbayat zone → approximately 8 kilometres — 20 to 30 minutes by SMC city bus or auto-rickshaw.
From Udhna Junction Railway Station
Take auto-rickshaw southeastward toward Limbayat → approximately 3 to 4 kilometres — 8 to 12 minutes.
From Niyol Railway Station
Take auto-rickshaw northward → approximately 2 kilometres → Nilgiri Circle. 5 to 8 minutes.
From Surat International Airport
Take cab southward via Ring Road and Udhna → approximately 12 kilometres — 20 to 30 minutes.
From Dindoli
Take auto-rickshaw northwestward toward Limbayat zone → approximately 2 kilometres → Nilgiri Circle. 5 to 8 minutes.
Road Connectivity of Nilgiri Circle
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| Nilgiri Road | North–South | Shivaji Nagar (north) — Godadara, Choryasi Road (south) |
| Rustam Bagh Road | East–West | Limbayat Health Center (west) — Mangal Nagar, Dindoli Road (east) |
| Udhna–Nilgiri Road | North | Udhna Junction, Udhna Darwaja, Ring Road |
| Dindoli Road | East | Dindoli residential zone |
| Godadara Main Road | South | Godadara Gam, Naher area |
| Mora Bhagal Road | West | Mora Bhagal, Parvat Gam, Limbayat zone |
SMC Sitilink City Bus Connectivity Nilgiri Circle
| Route / Service | Service Details |
| SMC Sitilink — Nilgiri Circle | Nilgiri Circle is a designated SMC Sitilink bus stop — city bus services on the Limbayat–Udhna corridor pass through this stop |
| SMC Sitilink — Limbayat Zone Routes | Multiple SMC Sitilink city buses connecting Nilgiri Circle to Udhna Darwaja, Surat Railway Station, and Dindoli zone |
| GSRTC | GSRTC intercity services accessible via Surat Central Bus Stand (8 km north) |
| Private City Buses | Surat private minibuses serving the Limbayat–Udhna corridor via Nilgiri Circle |
| Auto-Rickshaw / E-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day — primary local transit mode at Nilgiri Circle |
SMC Sitilink fare: ₹5 minimum. Operating hours: SMC Sitilink runs from approximately 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on city routes.
Metro Connectivity Nilgiri Circle
Surat Metro is under construction and approaching operational launch as of 2026. The Limbayat–Nilgiri Circle zone is in the southeastern part of Surat — Metro corridor alignments will need to be confirmed against the final approved Phase 1 route map. Until full Metro operations commence, SMC Sitilink city buses and auto-rickshaws remain the primary transit options at Nilgiri Circle.
Railway Connectivity Nilgiri Circle
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| Niyol Railway Station | 2 km | Western Railway suburban | Nearest station — Surat–Navsari suburban line |
| Udhna Junction Railway Station | 3 to 4 km | Western Railway | Important junction — intercity connectivity |
| Surat Railway Station (Central) | 8 km | Western Railway Main Line | Main Surat terminus — all major trains |
Nearby Areas and Landmarks Nilgiri Circle
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| Sri Sapthasrungi Medical | Adjacent | Medical facility directly at Nilgiri Circle |
| Limbayat Health Center | 1.7 km | Government health centre serving the Limbayat zone |
| Shivaji Nagar | Adjacent | Residential locality flanking Nilgiri Circle |
| Godadara | 700 metres | Major residential area in Surat’s eastern belt |
| Mangal Nagar | 800 metres | Residential neighbourhood adjacent to the circle zone |
| Dindoli | 2 km | Growing residential and semi-industrial zone |
| VNSGU (Veer Narmad South Gujarat University) | 6 km | Surat’s main state university |
| Sachin GIDC | 10 km | Large GIDC industrial zone south of Surat |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Nilgiri Circle located in Surat?
A: Nilgiri Circle is on Nilgiri Road / Rustam Bagh Road, Nava Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Limbayat, Surat — PIN 394210 — rated 4.3/5 based on 22 reviews, in Surat City East Assembly Constituency.
Q2. Which railway station is nearest to Nilgiri Circle?
A: Niyol Railway Station is approximately 2 kilometres away — the nearest station. Udhna Junction Railway Station is 3 to 4 kilometres northwest, and Surat Central Station is 8 kilometres north.
Q3. Is there a city bus stop at Nilgiri Circle?
A: Yes. Nilgiri Circle is a designated SMC Sitilink bus stop on the city bus network — connecting the Limbayat zone to Udhna Darwaja, Surat Railway Station, and surrounding areas.
Q4. Is there Metro connectivity at Nilgiri Circle, Surat?
A: Surat Metro is under construction. Once operational, Metro coverage in the eastern Surat belt is expected to improve connectivity to Nilgiri Circle. SMC Sitilink city buses currently serve the zone.
Q5. What is near Nilgiri Circle in Surat?
A: Sri Sapthasrungi Medical facility is adjacent. Nearby areas include Shivaji Nagar (adjacent), Godadara (700 metres), Mangal Nagar (800 metres), Limbayat Health Center (1.7 km), and Dindoli (2 km).
