Indo Islamic Heritage
Rail: The nearest major rail access is Kakinada Town Railway Station, located approximately 2–4 km away, offering regular train services to regional and major destinations across Andhra Pradesh. Bus: The Kakinada APSRTC Bus Station is also around 2–4 km from the locality, with frequent bus services across the state. Air: The nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located roughly 55–65 km away, providing domestic flight connectivity.
Jam-e-Masjid, located in Venkataratnapuram, Ramakrishna Rao Peta, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 533001), is a neighborhood mosque serving the local Muslim community in one of the central residential zones of Kakinada city. Situated within a densely populated urban cluster that includes residential lanes, small shops, and mixed-use streets, the mosque provides a dedicated space for daily worship including the five-time prayers (ṣalāh), weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayers, and major Islamic observances such as Ramadan Taraweeh, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. The mosque functions not only as a place of worship but also as a local spiritual and community anchor. Residents of Venkataratnapuram and Ramakrishna Rao Peta regularly gather here for Qur’anic recitation, informal religious learning (taʿlīm), and neighborhood interactions that strengthen social bonds. Its presence reflects the broader urban pattern in Kakinada, where mosques are closely integrated into residential streets to ensure easy walking access for daily worshippers and active participation during religious festivals and community events. The surrounding area—Ramakrishna Rao Peta and Venkataratnapuram—is a well-established part of Kakinada’s old urban core, characterized by closely spaced housing, local markets, and strong neighborhood connectivity. This makes the mosque a convenient and familiar landmark for residents.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Venkataratnapuram, Ramakrishna Rao Peta, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 533001
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Kalinada East Godavari
Pincode: 533001
Longitude: 82.237° E
Latitude: 16.963° N