Indo Islamic Heritage
Rail: The nearest major rail access is Kurnool City Railway Station, located approximately 3–5 km away, offering regional and intercity train connectivity. Bus: The Kurnool APSRTC Bus Station lies about 2–4 km from Khadak Pura, with regular APSRTC and private bus services connecting Kurnool to major towns and cities across Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states. Air: The nearest airport is Kurnool Airport, located roughly 26–30 km from central Kurnool, offering regional flight connectivity.
Chowk Masjid is a well-known neighborhood mosque situated in Khadak Pura, a historic and densely populated urban quarter in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 518001). Khadak Pura forms part of the old city core, characterized by narrow lanes, mixed residential and commercial streets, and longstanding community institutions. Within this traditional urban setting, Chowk Masjid was established by the local Muslim population as an accessible center for daily worship and congregational life. It functions as a spiritual hub for the five daily prayers (ṣalāh), the Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer, and major Islamic observances such as Ramadan Taraweeh, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. Beyond ritual prayer, the mosque supports Qur’anic recitation, informal religious instruction (taʿlīm), and neighborhood fellowship, strengthening social and spiritual cohesion among nearby families in Khadak Pura and surrounding streets.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Khadak Pura, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh 518001
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Kurnool
Pincode: 518001
Longitude: 78.0361° E
Latitude: 15.8248° N