Indo Islamic Heritage
Bhubaneswar currently doesn’t have an operational metro system—the Bhubaneswar Metro is still in the proposed stage . The closest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 3–4 km away—roughly a 4-minute taxi ride . For rail travel, the nearest local stop is Lingaraj Temple Road Railway Station, approximately 0.7 km away, while the main hub, Bhubaneswar Railway Station, is located around 4 km from the mosque . When it comes to buses, several city bus stops lie within walking distance—namely New Airport Square, Airport Bus Station, and Samantarapur Bus Station—and the major intercity terminal is the recently inaugurated Baramunda ISBT, serving long‑distance routes .
Masjid E Umar Farooque, located in Azad Nagar, Sundarpada, Bhubaneswar (postal code 751002), is a Sunni mosque serving the local Muslim community in Odisha’s capital. While its exact founding date isn’t documented, local listings confirm it's wheelchair-accessible, offers Wudu and prayer facilities (including women’s space), and conducts prayers in Hindi . Established to meet the spiritual needs of the growing Muslim population in this suburb, it stands as a neighborhood center for daily prayers, religious gatherings, and community events.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Azad Nagar, Sundarpada, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002
Country: India
State: Odisha
District: Khurda
Pincode: 0
Longitude: 85.7995° E
Latitude: 20.2256° N