Indo Islamic Heritage
Rail: The nearest major rail access is Kakinada Town Railway Station, approximately 2–4 km away, offering regular train services across Andhra Pradesh. Bus: The Kakinada APSRTC Bus Station is also around 2–4 km away, providing frequent regional and intercity bus connectivity. Air: The nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located roughly 55–65 km from Kakinada, with domestic flight connections.
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Masjid is a neighborhood mosque located in Ragam Peta, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 533001), serving the local Muslim community in this central residential locality of the city. Positioned within Ragam Peta’s dense urban fabric—characterized by closely spaced housing lanes, small shops, and everyday neighborhood services—the mosque provides a convenient place of worship for nearby residents. It is actively used for the five daily prayers (ṣalāh), the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer, and major Islamic observances such as Ramadan Taraweeh, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha gatherings. In addition to regular worship, the mosque also functions as a community and educational space associated with the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind tradition, often supporting Qur’anic study circles, moral and religious instruction (taʿlīm), and discussions on community welfare and ethical development. This gives the mosque a dual role—spiritual and social—within the neighborhood, strengthening bonds among families in Ragam Peta and surrounding areas. Ragam Peta is one of Kakinada’s older and well-connected residential zones, with easy access to major roads and nearby commercial areas. The mosque is typically within walking distance for most residents, reflecting the local pattern of integrating mosques directly into residential clusters.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Ragam Peta, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 533001
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Kalinada East Godavari
Pincode: 533001
Longitude: 82.2320° E
Latitude: 16.9635° N