Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest major railway station is Gwalior Junction, which is the main train station for the city. Local transport (buses, auto-rickshaws) operate along Tansen Road / Loco Road and connect Pitambara Vihar to central and other parts of Gwalior. The nearest airport is Gwalior Airport (Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Air Terminal), roughly 10-12 kilometers away by road.
Railway Masjid in Pitambara Vihar is a mosque that likely serves the residents of the nearby railway colony / plots around Tansen Road and Loco Road in Gwalior. Its name suggests it was built to cater to railway employees or the community living in the environs of the railway tracks / station. While I couldn’t find credible published records that detail its founding date, founder, or architectural style, the Mosque is listed on local maps and appears in neighborhood directories, indicating that it is an established place of worship. It provides daily prayers, Friday congregational prayers, and serves as a community gathering spot in Pitambara Vihar and adjoining localities. Given its proximity to railway lines/rail-owned land, the mosque likely has historical ties to the growth of railway infrastructure in Gwalior, adapting over time to serve the changing population of railway workers and families.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Tansen Rd, Loco Rd, Pitambara Vihar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474002
Country: India
State: Madhya Pradesh
District: Gwalior
Pincode: 474002
Longitude: 78.168° E
Latitude: 26.225° N