Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station to Machhipada Masjid is Nayagarh Town Railway Station, located approximately 7–8 kilometers away. The closest bus station is Nayagarh Bus Stand, which offers regular connectivity to nearby towns and districts. For air travel, the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, situated around 100 kilometers from Machhipada.
Machhipada Masjid, located in the village of Machhipada in Nayagarh district of Odisha (PIN 752070), is a modest Sunni mosque that serves as a spiritual and communal hub for the local Muslim population. While specific details about its establishment, such as the exact year of construction or the founders, remain undocumented, the mosque stands as an important religious landmark for the residents of this rural area. It features basic infrastructure including wheelchair-accessible prayer spaces, ablution areas, and parking, though there is no separate designated area for women. Set in a village with a population of around 2,880 (as per the 2011 Census), Machhipada Masjid reflects the quiet yet enduring presence of Islamic faith in the heart of Odisha’s culturally diverse Nayagarh district.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Machhipada, Odisha 752070
Country: India
State: Odisha
District: Nayagarh
Pincode: 752070
Longitude: 85.0396° E
Latitude: 20.0643° N