Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station to Jamia Masjid Hanifa Goushia Palapora is Budgam Railway Station, situated at an approximate distance of ~10–12 km from the mosque. The nearest bus stand is Budgam Bus Stand, about 8–10 km away, offering frequent bus connectivity to Srinagar, Khan Sahib, Beerwah, and other towns. The nearest airport is Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), Srinagar, located at an approximate distance of 20–25 km from Palapora and Banderpora.
Jamia Masjid Hanifa Goushia Palapora is a neighbourhood mosque serving the Muslim community in Palapora and Banderpora areas near Wager in Budgam district, Jammu & Kashmir (PIN 191112). Like other Jamia Masjids in the Budgam region, it functions as the primary place for five daily prayers, the weekly Jumu’ah (Friday) congregational prayer, and important religious observances during Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, and other Islamic occasions. Although detailed historical records about its exact date of establishment are not widely documented online, the mosque traditionally acts as a spiritual centre where local residents gather for worship, Qur’anic recitation, and community meetings. The use of the names “Hanifa” (reflecting Sunni Hanafi jurisprudence) and “Goushia” (associated with reverence for the Sufi saint Gous-e-Azam) suggests that the mosque welcomes worshippers across a broad Sunni spectrum, blending formal prayer services with community cohesion and education.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Banderpora, Wager, Jammu and Kashmir 191112
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Budgam
Pincode: 191112
Longitude: 74.6270° E (approx.)
Latitude: 34.0145° N (approx.)