Indo Islamic Heritage
Railway Station: Godhra Junction – approximately 2–4 km. Bus Stand: Godhra GSRTC Bus Station – approximately 2–3 km. Airport: Vadodara Airport – approximately 75–85 km by road.
Jama Masjid, Godhra, is situated near Jahurpura Market at Jahurpura Chowkdi, in the Shera area of Godhra. As a Jama Masjid, it serves as an important congregational place of worship for the surrounding Muslim community, particularly for the weekly Friday (Jumu'ah) prayers, alongside the five daily prayers and other religious gatherings. The mosque's architectural layout is described in a local heritage listing as having a spacious courtyard surrounded by a pillared corridor, with ogival arches supported by pillars. The eastern entrance porch is noted for its decorative carving and jaali (perforated lattice) work. The northern section of the prayer hall is separated by a screen and includes a separate entrance for women. These features give the mosque architectural and community significance within Godhra's Islamic heritage. Although the mosque is listed in local directories and heritage records, a reliable original construction date, founder or complete historical chronology could not be established from the sources consulted. Its architectural features can be documented, but assigning it a specific historical period without further evidence would be speculative.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Jahurpura Chowkdi, Near Jahurpura Market, Rakshan, Road, Godhra, Gujarat 389001
Country: India
State: Gujarat
District: Panchmahal
Pincode: 389001
Longitude: 73.612738° E
Latitude: 22.775779° N