Labheshwar Chowk Metro Station
लाभेश्वर चौक / લાભેશ્વર ચોક
Labheshwar Chowk is the first underground station on the Red Line, marking the northern entry into Surat Metro's 6.47 km tunnel section. Named after the Labheshwar Mahadev Temple in the Salabatpura area, this station brings rapid transit to one of the city's oldest and most congested neighborhoods. The underground platforms sit approximately 15-18 meters below street level.
Area Guide
Salabatpura and Bhagal are among Surat's most historic neighborhoods, with narrow lanes, textile godowns, and traditional Surati architecture. Labheshwar Mahadev Temple is a revered Shiva temple that draws daily worshippers. The area's street-level congestion - rickshaws, handcarts, and pedestrian traffic competing for space - is precisely why the metro runs underground here.
Nearby Landmarks
Labheshwar Mahadev Temple
3-5 min walk
Salabatpura
5-7 min walk
Bhagal Area
7-10 min walk
Underground Station
Labheshwar Chowk is one of 6 underground stations on the Red Line, part of the 6.47 km tunnel section between Labheshwar Chowk and Chowk Bazar. The underground stretch was excavated using three tunnel boring machines - Amrit, Narmada, and Tapi. TBM Amrit achieved its breakthrough at Chowk Bazar Station in August 2025.
Station Amenities
Getting Here
Parking
Limited street parking due to narrow lanes, drop-off zone at station entrance
Bus & Auto
- City buses through Salabatpura
- Auto-rickshaws to Surat Railway Station and Athwa Gate
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Frequently Asked Questions
How deep is Labheshwar Chowk metro station?
The platform level sits approximately 15-18 meters below street level. Passengers reach the platforms via escalators and lifts. The station features forced ventilation, smoke extraction systems, and emergency evacuation provisions standard to underground metro design.
Why is this section of the Red Line underground?
The stretch from Labheshwar Chowk to Chowk Bazar runs through Surat's oldest and most densely built neighborhoods where elevated viaducts were not feasible. The narrow lanes and heritage structures in Salabatpura, Nanpura, and the walled city core required tunnel boring instead of above-ground construction.
Which tunneling machines excavated this station?
GMRC deployed three TBMs - Amrit, Narmada, and Tapi - to bore the 6.47 km underground section. TBM Amrit achieved its breakthrough at Chowk Bazar Station in August 2025. All three machines have completed their final breakthroughs.
Is there parking near Labheshwar Chowk station?
Dedicated parking is limited because of the narrow old-city streets. A small drop-off zone exists at the station entrance, and auto-rickshaws are the primary first-mile connector. Passengers from outer areas can park at Kapodra (the previous station, which is elevated) and ride one stop south.