Model Town Metro Station
मॉडल टाउन / મોડેલ ટાઉન
Model Town station serves the Model Town Society and the surrounding Pandesara residential area. Named after a planned housing colony, this Green Line elevated stop connects to the Udhna GIDC industrial zone and provides an alternative commute route for factory workers who previously had no rail option.
Area Guide
Model Town is a planned residential society with organized streets and community facilities. Pandesara, the larger area, has a mix of worker housing, small markets, and schools. The Udhna GIDC industrial zone is accessible from here, and the neighborhood has grown as an affordable housing option for families working in nearby factories.
Nearby Landmarks
Model Town Society
3-5 min walk
Pandesara
5-7 min walk
Udhna GIDC
7-10 min walk
Station Amenities
Getting Here
Parking
Two-wheeler parking at station base
Bus & Auto
- City buses through Pandesara
- Auto-rickshaws to Sachin and Magob
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Model Town?
Model Town is a planned residential society (housing colony) in the Pandesara area. Unlike the surrounding organic growth, Model Town was designed with grid streets, community spaces, and uniform plot sizes. It serves as the main residential landmark near this station.
Is Model Town station far from the city center?
Model Town is station #15 on the Green Line, in the eastern section of the corridor. By metro, Majura Gate interchange is 4 stops west (about 10 minutes). From Majura Gate, transfer to the Red Line for central Surat destinations like Surat Railway Station.
What work opportunities are near Model Town?
The Udhna GIDC and Pandesara industrial zones are the primary employment areas, with textile, chemical, and engineering factories. Sachin GIDC and Sachin SEZ are also accessible from this station via auto-rickshaw (about 15 minutes).