Indo Islamic Heritage
Rail: The nearest rail access is Kadapa Railway Station, approximately 1–3 km away, offering strong regional connectivity. Bus: The Kadapa APSRTC Bus Station is around 2–4 km away, with frequent bus services to major cities including Tirupati, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Air: The nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, located about 8–12 km from the city center, with limited domestic flights; broader connectivity is available via Tirupati and Bengaluru airports.
Masjid-e-Khizar is a neighborhood mosque located on Nakash Street, Ganagapeta, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 516001). It serves the local Muslim community living in Ganagapeta and nearby lanes of Kadapa’s old city area, which is known for its dense residential layout and strong community networks. The mosque provides a dedicated space for the five daily prayers (ṣalāh), Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayers, and major Islamic observances such as Ramadan Taraweeh, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha gatherings. Masjid-e-Khizar is part of the tightly knit urban fabric of Ganagapeta, where residential streets, small shops, and religious institutions are closely interconnected. This allows easy walking access for most worshippers, making the mosque an integral part of daily life in the neighborhood. Along with regular prayers, it also supports Qur’anic recitation, informal religious learning (taʿlīm), and community interaction, helping maintain strong social and spiritual ties among residents. Ganagapeta is one of Kadapa’s oldest and most active localities, and mosques like Masjid-e-Khizar play an important role in preserving religious continuity within this historic urban setting.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Nakash St, Ganagapeta, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh 516003
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Kadapa
Pincode: 516003
Longitude: 78.8210° E
Latitude: 14.4715° N