Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station to Haji Abdul Gani House is Sopore Railway Station, located approximately 2 km away. The nearest bus stand is Sopore Bus Stand, at a distance of about 2.2 km, providing connectivity to Baramulla, Kupwara, and Srinagar. The nearest airport is Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar, situated at an approximate distance of 50 km from the site.
Haji Abdul Gani House is a traditional residential structure located in Budshah Mohalla, Batapora, forming part of the historic riverfront settlement of Sopore on the right bank of the River Jhelum. The house was originally constructed in the mid-20th century by Ghulam Mohi-u-din Shah, a local shopkeeper. The property is presently owned by his descendant Haji Abdul Gani, who is also a shopkeeper. Architecturally, the building represents vernacular Kashmiri residential architecture and is set within a private compound accessed through an entrance gateway (deedh). The three-storeyed structure follows a simple and repetitive plan, with rooms arranged on either side of a central corridor. A continuous wooden dub projects from the second floor, while the use of mud mortar, exposed wooden joists, sathrun mud flooring, and load-bearing brick walls reflects traditional construction practices. The upper floor is currently in a dilapidated condition, with partial roof damage.
Year of Built: 19th Century
Address: Haji Abdul Gani House, Budshah Mohalla, Batapora, Sopore, Baramulla District, Jammu and Kashmir, India – 193201
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Baramulla
Pincode: 193201
Longitude: 74.4685° E
Latitude: 34.3009° N