Indo Islamic Heritage
Jama Masjid Muhammadiya is a community mosque located in Bunkar Colony, Imiliya, Mau. The mosque serves the surrounding residential community as a place of Islamic worship and congregational prayer. Its location within Bunkar Colony reflects the close relationship between religious institutions and the traditional neighbourhoods of Mau, particularly areas historically associated with the city's weaving and textile communities.
Jama Masjid Muhammadiya is situated in Bunkar Colony, Imiliya, Mau, Uttar Pradesh – 275101. Current location records identify the mosque specifically by name and place it within Bunkar Colony. The site is approximately 5 km from Pipridih railway station, making it accessible from the surrounding parts of Mau district. The mosque functions primarily as a community and congregational place of worship, serving residents of Bunkar Colony and neighbouring areas. It provides a space for the five daily prayers, Friday Jumu'ah prayers, Ramadan observances and other Islamic religious gatherings. Its continued use gives it significance as part of the living religious heritage of Mau. The reference to Bunkar Colony is particularly relevant to Mau's social and economic landscape. Mau has historically been recognised for its handloom and weaving traditions, and neighbourhoods associated with weaving communities form an important part of the city's cultural identity. Within this context, Jama Masjid Muhammadiya represents the role of religious institutions in supporting the social cohesion and everyday community life of such neighbourhoods.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Bunkar Colony, Imiliya, Mau, Uttar Pradesh 221705
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Mau
Pincode: 221705
Longitude: 83.55° E
Latitude: 25.94° N