Bodakdev is a residential and commercial haven with best of the city’s malls, clubs, restaurants, and hotels being located in and around the area.
Some well-known societies that are like an extension of city’s identity are a part of Bodakdev. As popular and privileged as Mumbai’s Pedder Road is Ahmedabad’s Judges Bungalow Road which is part of Bodakdev. The area is also covered by various temples, schools, a fire station, shopping centres and offices.
It can, undoubtedly, be called a model locality of Gujarat’s commercial hub, Ahmedabad.
The planned growth of the city reflects in this locality, which is a prime residential area where one can get properties that are among the most expensive in the entire district. It has all the major amenities that one might need within easy reach such as reputed institutions, malls, hospitals, stores and banks.
The transport facility that has acted as the model of inspiration for cities in India and abroad-BRTS bus service and AMTS -are accessible from Bodakdev which instantly connects it to other major parts of the city.
The railway station and airport are a mere 2030-minute drive from Bodakdev. Be it the premier institute IIM or one of the biggest temples ISKCON, Vastrapur Lake or well-known schools and hospitals, this area is one of city’s prime locations. Bodakdev’s emergence can be attributed to two major reasons, the High Court judges who resided here and, more importantly, the presence of pharmaceutical, chemical, and textile companies.
Some of the country’s biggest and most appreciated corporate houses, industries and companies are based in and around Bodakdev. These companies situated in the vicinity of this residential hub, led to development of Bodakdev and contributed towards the increase in demand. Bodakdev is today occupied by apartments and buildings that are ultra modern and highly expensive when compared to several other areas.
Be it a commercial property or a residential one, it has high value if in and around Bodakdev. Hiked property taxes in Bodakdev also play a big role in keeping the prices out of the reach of a common man. Bodakdev is a serene locality occupied by businessmen, doctors, city’s well-known personalities, and High Court judges and alike.
Bodakdev’s prices and demand are still expected to go higher as the proposed Metro rail plan which is expected to finish the first phase work by 2018 will cover Bodakdev.Also, further giving boost to city’s commercial hub, the approved plan of high speed rail corridor between Ahmedabad and Mumbai shall make the city reach newer heights and will also boost areas like Bodakdev.Haresh Upadhayay, a resident, says, “Bodakdev is the most versatile area and the price appreciation here is mind blowing. Also, as the area is clean, green and serene, we love residing in Bodakdev.“ Tapan Khatri, another resident of the area, says, “This area is a good combination of cream crowd, well established commercial hubs, beautiful houses and plethora of social amenities, a perfect mix!“
