Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station to Jamia Masjid Kathair Gund is Budgam Railway Station, located approximately 8–10 km away, providing rail connectivity to Srinagar, Baramulla, and beyond. The nearest bus stand is Chadoora Bus Stand, at a distance of about 2–3 km, offering regular bus services to Budgam, Srinagar, Beerwah, and surrounding areas. The nearest airport is Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), Srinagar, situated at an approximate distance of 20–25 km from Kathair Gund.
Jamia Masjid Kathair Gund is a central congregational mosque serving the Muslim community of Kathair Gund village in the Chadoora area of Budgam district, Jammu & Kashmir (PIN 191113). As the principal Jamia Masjid in the village, it is the main centre for five daily prayers, the weekly Jumu’ah (Friday) congregational prayer, and major religious occasions such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. Beyond facilitating ritual worship, the mosque often supports religious education for children and adults, including Quranic recitation and basic Islamic teachings, and acts as a gathering place for community discussions and social interaction. The mosque reflects the vernacular architectural traditions of rural Kashmiri mosques, with a simple yet functional design that meets the spiritual needs of the local people. While specific records regarding its year of establishment are not widely documented, Jamia Masjid Kathair Gund is locally recognised as a longstanding and respected institution in village life.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Kathair Gund, chadoora, Qanungo Pora, Jammu and Kashmir 191113
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Budgam
Pincode: 191113
Longitude: 74.7410° E (approx.)
Latitude: 34.0240° N (approx.)