Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station to NTPC Kaniha TTS Masjid, Baradangua (Odisha 759117), is Talcher Railway Station, located about 20 km away, offering connectivity to major cities like Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, and Cuttack. The nearest bus stand is at Kaniha, approximately 5–6 km from the township, with regular services to Talcher, Angul, and other nearby towns. The closest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, situated around 170 km from the location, providing domestic and limited international flight services.
Masjid Baradangua was established in the NTPC Kaniha Thermal Township in Baradangua, near the Kaniha‑759117 postal area, to serve the spiritual needs of the Muslim community residing within and around the township. NTPC’s Talcher Super Thermal Power Station—also known as Talcher Kaniha STPS—began development in June 1989, when then‑Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi laid its foundation stone. This coal‑based plant, which reached its designed capacity of 3,000 MW through commissioning of six 500 MW units between 1995 and 2005, brought thousands of workers and their families to the area, prompting the construction of housing, schools, community centers, and religious facilities like Masjid Baradangua. The mosque has since played an important community role, allowing worship and social gatherings for NTPC staff and local villagers within its planned township environment.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Baradangua, Odisha 759117
Country: India
State: Odisha
District: Angul
Pincode: 759117
Longitude: 85.081° E
Latitude: 21.088° N