Raksha Shakti Circle — the important roundabout at the heart of the Shahibag / Arihant Nagar zone of northern Ahmedabad — is one of the city’s most institutionally significant junctions, named after Raksha Shakti University, Gujarat’s pioneering public safety, police sciences, and forensic university established in 2009 by the Government of Gujarat — the first university of its kind in South Asia dedicated to security, law enforcement, disaster management, and forensic sciences education. The circle, also referenced as “Raksha Shakti University Circle,” is located in the Arihant Nagar neighbourhood adjacent to the Ghevar Complex, near the junction of Meganei Road and the internal Shahibag road network — PIN 380004 / 380016 — in the Hansol Zone of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. Rajasthan Hospital — one of Ahmedabad’s most important and most reputed multi-specialty hospitals — is just 150 metres from Raksha Shakti University Circle. The Shahpur Metro Station on Gujarat Metro Line 2 (Blue Line) is approximately 2.19 kilometres away (28-minute walk), with the first Line 2 Metro at 6:23 AM and the last at 10:29 PM. The Gheekanta Metro Station on Line 1 (Red Line) is approximately 19 minutes’ walk. The first AMTS bus near the circle (Route 106) departs at 6:08 AM.
Raksha Shakti Circle Location
- Address: Raksha Shakti Circle, Arihant Nagar, Shahibag, Ahmedabad, Gujarat — 380004 / 380016
- Pin Code: 380004 / 380016
- Post Office: Shahibag
- STD Code: 079
- Administrative Zone: Asarwa Constituency — Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) / Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha Constituency
| Reference Point | Distance |
| Rajasthan Hospital | 150 metres — 3-minute walk |
| Vitthal Nagar / Vitthalnagar | 512 metres — 7-minute walk |
| Dufnala (Shahibagh) | 558 metres — 8-minute walk |
| Government Press (Navroji Hall / Chandralok zone) | 2-minute walk |
| Gheekanta Metro Station (Line 1) | 19-minute walk |
| Shahpur Metro Station (Line 2 / Blue Line) | 2.19 kilometres — 28-minute walk |
| Civil Hospital Corner | 738 metres |
| Raksha Shakti University | 500 metres |
| Calico Museum of Textiles | 2 kilometres |
| Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur) | 4 kilometres |
| Sabarmati Junction | 4 kilometres |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport | 12 kilometres |
Directions to Raksha Shakti Circle
From Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur)
Take Ashram Road northward → continue via Shahibag → approximately 4 kilometres — 10 to 15 minutes by AMTS bus or auto-rickshaw.
From Sabarmati Junction
Take Sabarmati Bridge Road southward → continue toward Shahibag → approximately 4 kilometres — 10 to 15 minutes.
From Shahpur Metro Station (Blue Line)
Exit Metro → take auto-rickshaw northwestward → approximately 2.19 kilometres — 8 to 12 minutes.
From Gandhinagar Capital
Take NH-147 / Gandhinagar–Ahmedabad Road southward → continue via Sector 1 and Shahibag approach → approximately 25 kilometres — 30 to 40 minutes.
From Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Take Airport Road southward → continue via Ashram Road or Shahibag approach → approximately 12 kilometres — 20 to 30 minutes.
Road Connectivity of Raksha Shakti Circle
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| Shahibag Main Road | South toward Kalupur | Government buildings, Civil Hospital, Ashram Road, Kalupur |
| Meganei Road | North toward Raksha Shakti University | Raksha Shakti University main campus |
| Dufnala Road | East | Dufnala, Naroda approach via Naroda Road |
| Vitthal Nagar Road | Internal | Vitthal Nagar residential belt |
| Civil Hospital Road | South | Civil Hospital (Asarwa), Gujarat Cancer Research Institute |
| NH-147 connector (via Gandhinagar Road) | North | Gandhinagar Capital, SP Ring Road (north) |
AMTS Bus Connectivity Raksha Shakti Circle
| AMTS Route | Service Details |
| AMTS Route 106 | First bus near Raksha Shakti Circle at 6:08 AM — Government Press / Chandralok area service |
| AMTS Route 101SH | Via Raksha Shakti Circle zone — Shahibag–Special Highway |
| AMTS Route 202 | Via Raksha Shakti Circle — Vasna Terminus to Naroda Terminus (longest route, 39 km, 122 stops) |
| AMTS Route 900 | Via Raksha Shakti Circle — last bus in the zone at 8:31 PM |
| AMTS Routes 16 / 800 | Via Raksha Shakti Circle zone — Shahibag corridor services |
| GSRTC | Gandhinagar–Ahmedabad route via Raksha Shakti Circle zone |
First AMTS bus: Route 106 at 6:08 AM. Last AMTS bus: Route 900 at 8:31 PM.
Metro Connectivity Raksha Shakti Circle
Two Gujarat Metro lines serve the Raksha Shakti Circle zone:
| Station | Line | Distance | Notes |
| Gheekanta Metro Station | Line 1 (Red Line — Blue Line / East–West) | 19-minute walk | Nearest Line 1 access |
| Shahpur Metro Station | Line 2 (Blue Line — APMC–Motera) | 2.19 km — 28-minute walk | Line 2 Blue Line — first Metro 6:23 AM, last 10:29 PM |
First Line 2 Metro near Raksha Shakti Circle: 6:23 AM. Last Line 1 Metro: 10:26 PM.
Railway Connectivity
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur) | 4 km | All lines | Main Ahmedabad terminus |
| Sabarmati Junction | 4 km | Western Railway | Secondary junction — some express trains |
Nearby Areas and Landmarks Raksha Shakti Circle
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| Raksha Shakti University | 500 metres | South Asia’s first security, forensic, and police sciences university — the circle’s naming landmark |
| Rajasthan Hospital | 150 metres | One of Ahmedabad’s most prominent multi-specialty hospitals — Shahibag zone |
| Calico Museum of Textiles | 2 km | One of India’s finest museums — world-class textile collection |
| Moti Shahi Mahal (Shahibag) | 1 km | 17th-century royal garden palace — historic Mughal monument |
| Dufnala (Shahibagh) | 558 metres | Established Shahibag residential locality |
| Civil Hospital (Asarwa) | 738 metres | Gujarat’s largest government hospital complex |
| Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute | 2 km | Premier cancer care and research institution |
| Subhas Bridge (over River Sabarmati) | 2 km | Bridge connecting Shahibag to Vadaj across the Sabarmati River |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Raksha Shakti Circle located in Ahmedabad?
A: Raksha Shakti Circle is in Arihant Nagar, Shahibag, Ahmedabad — PIN 380004 — near the Ghevar Complex, adjacent to Rajasthan Hospital (150 metres) and approximately 4 kilometres from Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station.
Q2. Why is it called Raksha Shakti Circle?
A: The circle is named after Raksha Shakti University — South Asia’s first university dedicated to police sciences, security, forensic sciences, and disaster management — established in 2009 by the Government of Gujarat on Meganei Road, Shahibag.
Q3. Which Metro stations serve Raksha Shakti Circle?
A: Gheekanta Metro Station (Line 1) is 19 minutes’ walk away, and Shahpur Metro Station (Line 2 / Blue Line) is 2.19 kilometres away (28-minute walk). First Line 2 Metro: 6:23 AM; last Line 1 Metro: 10:26 PM.
Q4. Which AMTS routes serve Raksha Shakti Circle?
A: Routes 106, 101SH, 202, 900, 16, and 800 serve the zone. Route 106 is the first bus at 6:08 AM and Route 900 runs until 8:31 PM.
Q5. Which hospital is near Raksha Shakti Circle?
A: Rajasthan Hospital is just 150 metres from the circle — one of Ahmedabad’s most reputed and well-known multi-specialty hospitals, situated in the heart of the Shahibag zone.
