Gajera Circle — one of Surat’s most historically significant and most transit-active roundabout junctions — is a landmark intersection in the Patel Nagar–Katargam zone of northern Surat, rated 4.40 out of 5 based on 708 community reviews and described by regular users as one of the “busiest circles” in the city, with every direction bringing a dense convergence of bus, BRTS, private vehicle, and pedestrian traffic throughout the day. Located at Mahavir Nagar Society, Patel Nagar, Katargam (PIN 395004), the circle stands at the meeting of the Katargam–Udhna main road belt, the internal Patel Nagar arteries, and the Surat BRTS corridor — with Gajera Circle BRTS Station (rated 4.10/5 based on 48 reviews) directly serving the junction. A key SMC (Surat Municipal Corporation) BRTS route — Route 11 on the Udhana Darwaja–Sachin GIDC Junction corridor — places Gajera Circle as Stop 11 on the northbound run and Stop 17 on the southbound, confirming its position as a critical mid-city BRTS node. Gaushala Railway Station is just 1.01 to 1.09 kilometres from the circle — making it one of the most rail-proximate circles in central Surat. A nearby garden and playground add a recreational dimension to this otherwise intensely commercial and transit-oriented junction.
Location
- Address: Gajera Circle, Mahavir Nagar Society / Smruti Society, Patel Nagar, Katargam, Surat, Gujarat — 395004
- Pin Code: 395004
- Post Office: Vasta Devdi Road
- STD Code: 0261
- Administrative Zone: Surat City East Assembly Constituency — Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), Katargam Zone
| Reference Point | Distance |
| Gajera Circle BRTS Station | Adjacent — at the circle |
| Gaushala Railway Station | 1.01 — 1.09 kilometres |
| Udhna Junction Railway Station | 4 kilometres |
| Surat Railway Station (Central) | 5 kilometres |
| Katargam Darwaja | 1.5 kilometres |
| Katargam Police Station | 1 kilometre |
| Amroli Char Rasta | 2 kilometres |
| Surat GSRTC Central Bus Stand | 5 kilometres |
| Surat International Airport | 12 kilometres |
| Hare Krishna Circle BRTS | 200 metres |
| Shree Sahjanand Chowk BRTS | 500 metres |
| Surat Diamond Bourse | 10 kilometres |
Directions to Gajera Circle
From Surat Railway Station (Central)
Take Surat BRTS or SMC city bus northward via Katargam Darwaja → continue via Katargam Police Station → Gajera Circle approximately 5 kilometres — 15 to 25 minutes by BRTS or auto-rickshaw.
From Surat International Airport
Take cab or GSRTC bus toward Katargam zone → approximately 12 kilometres — 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
From Udhna Junction Railway Station
Take SMC BRTS Route 11 or city bus northward → approximately 4 kilometres → Gajera Circle. 10 to 15 minutes.
From Katargam Darwaja
Take Katargam Road northward → approximately 1.5 kilometres → Gajera Circle. 5 to 8 minutes.
From Amroli Char Rasta
Take Katargam–Amroli Road southward → approximately 2 kilometres → Gajera Circle. 5 to 8 minutes.
Road Connectivity
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| Katargam Main Road | North–South | Amroli (north) — Katargam Darwaja, Surat city centre (south) |
| Patel Nagar Road | East–West internal | Patel Nagar residential belt, Mahavir Nagar Society |
| Udhana Darwaja–Sachin Road | South via BRTS | Udhana, Sachin GIDC industrial zone |
| Katargam–Surat Central Road | South | Surat Railway Station, GSRTC Bus Stand |
| BRTS Corridor | North–South | Full SMC BRTS network — Gajera Circle Stop 11 (northbound) / Stop 17 (southbound) |
| Ring Road (via connector) | Outer | Surat Ring Road network |
SMC BRTS and City Bus Connectivity
| Route / Service | Service Details |
| SMC BRTS Route 11 — Udhana Darwaja to Sachin GIDC | Gajera Circle is Stop 11 (northbound) and Stop 17 (southbound) — morning service from 6:00 AM |
| SMC BRTS — Gajera Circle BRTS Station | Rated 4.10/5 — described as a “junction-type” station where buses from all over Surat converge — one of Surat’s busiest BRTS nodes |
| SMC City Bus — Katargam Corridor | Multiple SMC Sitilink routes via Gajera Circle zone — connecting Amroli, Varachha, Udhana, Adajan, and city centre |
| GSRTC Buses | GSRTC intercity services accessible via Gajera Circle zone — Surat Central Bus Stand 5 km |
| Private City Buses | Surat private minibuses via Katargam–Gajera corridor |
| Auto-Rickshaw / E-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day at the circle |
BRTS first service: 6:00 AM (Route from Railway Station corridor). SMC Sitilink fares: ₹5 minimum.
Metro Connectivity
Surat Metro is currently under construction and trial operations as of 2026. The Surat Metro Project — comprising two corridors — is progressing toward full operational launch. The Katargam zone, within which Gajera Circle sits, falls within the planned corridor alignments, and a Surat Metro station in the Katargam–Gajera zone is anticipated once Phase 1 operations fully commence. Until then, the SMC BRTS and Sitilink city bus network remain the primary rapid transit options at Gajera Circle.
Railway Connectivity
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| Gaushala Railway Station | 1.01 — 1.09 km | Western Railway suburban | Nearest station — direct walking distance |
| Udhna Junction Railway Station | 4 km | Western Railway | Secondary junction — some express trains stop |
| Surat Railway Station (Central) | 5 km | Western Railway Main Line | Main Surat terminus — all major trains |
Nearby Areas and Landmarks
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| Gajera Circle Garden / Playground | Adjacent | Public garden and children’s playground — recreational space at the circle |
| Hare Krishna Circle BRTS | 200 metres | Adjacent BRTS stop — secondary junction |
| Shree Sahjanand Chowk BRTS | 500 metres | BRTS stop on the Katargam corridor |
| Katargam Police Station | 1 km | Zone police station — law and order hub |
| Dr. S.P. Mukherjee Lake | 200 metres | Neighbourhood lake — park area adjacent to the BRTS corridor |
| Katargam Darwaja | 1.5 km | Historic city gate — gateway to Surat’s old Katargam zone |
| VNSGU (Veer Narmad South Gujarat University) | 3 km | Surat’s main state university |
| Surat Textile Market | 5 km | One of Asia’s largest textile trading hubs |
| Swaminarayan Mandir (BAPS), Amroli | 2 km | Major BAPS Swaminarayan temple near Amroli Char Rasta |
| SMC North Zone (Katargam) Office | Adjacent | Surat Municipal Corporation North Zone administrative office |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Gajera Circle located in Surat?
A. Gajera Circle is at Mahavir Nagar Society / Smruti Society, Patel Nagar, Katargam, Surat — PIN 395004 — rated 4.40/5 based on 708 reviews and considered one of Surat’s busiest traffic junctions.
Q2. Which railway station is nearest to Gajera Circle?
A. Gaushala Railway Station is just 1.01 to 1.09 kilometres away — within easy walking distance. Surat Central Railway Station is approximately 5 kilometres south.
Q3. Is there a BRTS station at Gajera Circle?
A. Yes. Gajera Circle BRTS Station is directly at the junction — rated 4.10/5 based on 48 reviews — and serves as a key stop on the SMC BRTS Route 11 (Udhana Darwaja to Sachin GIDC Junction), described by commuters as one of Surat’s busiest BRTS junction-type stops.
Q4. Is there Metro connectivity at Gajera Circle, Surat?
A. Surat Metro is currently under construction. A Metro station in the Katargam zone is anticipated once Surat Metro’s Phase 1 operations fully launch. SMC BRTS and Sitilink city buses serve the circle in the interim.
Q5. What is near Gajera Circle in Surat?
A. A public garden and children’s playground are directly adjacent. Nearby landmarks include Dr. S.P. Mukherjee Lake (200 metres), Katargam Police Station (1 kilometre), Katargam Darwaja (1.5 kilometres), and BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir at Amroli (2 kilometres).
