Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest Railway Station: Raipur Junction Railway Station — serving the city’s rail connectivity. Metro Station: There is no active metro system in Raipur. Nearest Bus Terminal: Raipur City Bus Stand / Central Bus Depot — connects Janta Colony and Baijnathpara with other parts of the city and nearby towns. Nearest Airport: Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (RPR) — is the closest major commercial airport to this mosque’s area.
Chotapara Baijnathpara Masjid is located in Baijnathpara, along Chhotapara Road, Janta Colony, Raipur (Chhattisgarh 492001). This mosque is identified as a Barelvi masjid, indicating that its congregation follows the Barelvi tradition of Sunni Islam, which places strong emphasis on Sufi practices, veneration of saints, and celebration of the Prophet Muhammad’s mawlid. The mosque serves as a central place of worship for local residents, hosting the daily salah (five prayers), weekly Jumuʿah gatherings, Qur’an recitation classes, and cultural–religious programs during Islamic festivals. Over time it has emerged as an important community centre for the Barelvi Muslim population in Janta Colony and around Baijnathpara, supporting not only spiritual needs but also social and educational roles among its congregation. The mosque’s structure is likely modest yet functionally designed to accommodate regular worshippers and students, reflecting the priorities of a neighbourhood mosque in a residential locality like Chhotapara Road.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Chhotapara Rd, Baijnathpara, Janta Colony, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001
Country: India
State: Chhattisgarh
District: Raipur
Pincode: 492001
Longitude: 81.6530° E
Latitude: 21.2310° N