University road in western Ahmedabad is an educational hub. All major educational institutes are housed here. Office of Gujarat University is also located here. The place is replete with schools and colleges like school of performing arts, school of architecture, engineering colleges, commerce colleges, arts colleges and vocational training institutions. There are plenty of hotels, restaurants, guest houses and hostels. The place is popular among students. A visit to L. D. Institute of Indology is must in University Area.

The two major roads in the region include Mandir Road and Chinubhai Chinai Road. The City Railway station is 15 kilometres away from here and airport is located at a distance of 28 kilometres.