Indo Islamic Heritage
In terms of connectivity, Masjid-e-Ilyas is moderately well connected to Vijayawada’s major transport hubs. The nearest major railway access is Vijayawada Junction Railway Station, located approximately 5–7 km away, providing extensive rail connectivity across India. The nearest bus terminal is Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS), Vijayawada, situated around 6–8 km from Kandrika/Payikapuram, with frequent APSRTC and interstate bus services. The nearest airport is Vijayawada International Airport, about 18–22 km away, offering regular domestic flight connectivity.
Masjid-e-Ilyas is a neighborhood mosque located in Kandrika (Payikapuram), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 521212)—a semi-urban locality on the western fringe of Vijayawada’s expanding urban area. Kandrika and Payikapuram have grown as residential extensions of the city, with mixed housing colonies, small businesses, and community facilities emerging due to their proximity to Vijayawada’s central zones and major road links such as NH65. Within this evolving settlement, Masjid-e-Ilyas was established by the local Muslim community to provide an accessible place of worship and support religious life for families in Kandrika and nearby neighborhoods. The mosque hosts the five daily prayers (ṣalāh), weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer, and major Islamic observances such as Ramadan Taraweeh prayers and the Eid festivals. Alongside worship, it often supports Qur’anic recitation and informal religious instruction (taʿlīm), which plays an important role in community cohesion where residential development continues to grow.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Vijayawada, Payikapuram, Andhra Pradesh 521212
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Krishna
Pincode: 521212
Longitude: 80.6600° E
Latitude: 16.5550° N