Raksha Shakti Circle Ahmedabad carries a name that is quite literally unique in Indian civic geography — because the university it is named after is itself unique. The circle, also known as Raksha Shakti University Circle, is at Arihant Nagar, Shahibag, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380004 / 380016, in the Hansol Zone of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. It sits at the junction of Meganei Road (also spelled Meghaninagar Road) and the internal Shahibag road network, adjacent to the Ghevar Complex, with Rajasthan Hospital — one of Ahmedabad’s most reputed multi-specialty hospitals — just 150 metres away. The circle falls under the Asarwa Assembly Constituency, within Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha Constituency.
Raksha Shakti University — South Asia’s First of Its Kind
Raksha Shakti University was established in 2009 by the Government of Gujarat, recognised by the UGC, as the first university in South Asia dedicated exclusively to police sciences, security management, forensic sciences, disaster management, and law enforcement education. The full name — Raksha Shakti, meaning protective strength or the power of protection — reflects its founding purpose: building professional capacity in India’s police and security forces through structured degree programmes. The university offers B.Tech and M.Tech in cyber security, B.A. and M.A. in police science, diploma in police science, and PhD programmes.
In 2020, the institution was elevated to national status as Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) — recognised as an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, by an act of Parliament. Ajit Doval, India’s former National Security Advisor, is one of the board members. The new RRU campus inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 22 May 2022 is located at Lavad-Dahegam, Gandhinagar district — but the original Shahibag campus on Meganei Road remains the established address that gave this Ahmedabad circle its name, and the circle continues to be universally referenced by that name in AMTS route maps, property listings, and daily navigation.
Location in North Ahmedabad’s Shahibag Belt
Shahibag is one of Ahmedabad’s most historically layered northern zones — its name reflects Mughal-era origins (Shah ki Bagh, “the Shah’s garden”), and the area today is a mix of residential localities (Arihant Nagar, Meera Park Society), government institutions (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University at 9, Govt. Bungalow, Shahibag), and the Sabarmati Riverfront on its western edge. Civil Hospital Ahmedabad — one of Gujarat’s largest public hospitals — is referenced in the Wikimapia data as a landmark in the Meganei Nagar zone adjacent to the Raksha Shakti Circle. GCS Medical College, Hospital and Research Center is another institutional presence in this northern corridor.
The Sabarmati Riverfront’s full path runs through the Shahibag zone, making riverside access a specific leisure amenity for the Raksha Shakti Circle residential belt. Ashram Road — Ahmedabad’s primary commercial spine — is approximately 4 km south via Shahibag, reaching the circle by AMTS bus or auto in 10–15 minutes.
Metro and Transit Connectivity
Gheekanta Metro Station on Ahmedabad Metro Line 1 is the nearest metro point — approximately 19 minutes’ walk from Raksha Shakti Circle, accessible more practically by auto-rickshaw. Shahpur Metro Station on Line 2 / Blue Line is approximately 2.19 km away (28-minute walk). AMTS bus routes 101SH, 202, 900, 16, and 800 all serve the circle. Route 202 specifically covers 102 stops during a one-way trip, connecting the Shahibag zone to the city’s broader transit network.
Commercial and Residential Character
The Ghevar Complex immediately adjacent to the circle is a commercial landmark of the Arihant Nagar zone. Meera Park Society is directly opposite the circle on the residential side. Multiple healthcare specialists operate in Shahibaug — Anand Multispecialty Hospital, Reshambai Fertility Hospital, Aashi ENT Hospital, and Aarogya Clinic are among named establishments in the zone. Patanjali Chikitsalayam provides Ayurvedic consultation. Vardan Dental Clinic is cited in transit data as a local healthcare anchor.
FAQs About Raksha Shakti Circle Ahmedabad
Q: Why is it called Raksha Shakti Circle?
A: Named after Raksha Shakti University — South Asia’s first university dedicated exclusively to police sciences, security, forensic sciences, and disaster management, established in 2009 by the Government of Gujarat on Meganei Road, Shahibag. The university was elevated to Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), an Institution of National Importance, in 2020.
Q: What is the pincode of Raksha Shakti Circle Ahmedabad?
A: PIN code 380004 (primary, Shahibag) and 380016 (Arihant Nagar variant). The circle is in Arihant Nagar, Shahibag, in the Hansol Zone of AMC.
Q: Which metro station is nearest to Raksha Shakti Circle?
A: Gheekanta Metro Station (Line 1) is approximately 19 minutes’ walk. Shahpur Metro Station (Line 2 / Blue Line) is 2.19 km away. Both are accessible more quickly by auto-rickshaw.
Q: Which hospital is directly near Raksha Shakti Circle?
A: Rajasthan Hospital — one of Ahmedabad’s most reputed multi-specialty hospitals — is 150 metres from the circle. Civil Hospital Ahmedabad and GCS Medical College Hospital are in the immediate zone.
Q: Which AMTS routes serve Raksha Shakti Circle?
A: AMTS routes 101SH, 202, 900, 16, and 800 all serve the circle. Route 202 is a major city bus connecting the Shahibag zone to central Ahmedabad.