Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station to Masjid Sharief Banderpora is Budgam Railway Station, located at an approximate distance of 8–10 km from Banderpora. The nearest bus stand is Budgam Bus Stand, which lies about 8–10 km away and offers regular bus connectivity to Srinagar, Khan Sahib, Beerwah, and other towns. The nearest airport is Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), Srinagar, situated at an approximate distance of 20–25 km from the mosque.
Masjid Sharief Banderpora is a prominent local mosque located in Banderpora in the Budgam district of Jammu & Kashmir (PIN 191111). Serving as a key centre of worship, the mosque hosts five daily prayers, the weekly Jumu’ah (Friday) congregational prayer, and major religious gatherings during Islamic festivals such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. As a neighbourhood masjid, it also plays an important role in religious education, providing space for Qur’anic recitation, Islamic teachings, and community discussions for men, women, and children of the area. While specific historical records of its founding year are not broadly documented, Masjid Sharief Banderpora is recognised locally as a place of spiritual importance that contributes significantly to the religious life and social cohesion of the community in Banderpora and surrounding villages.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Banderpora, Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir 191111
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Budgam
Pincode: 191111
Longitude: 74.6270° E (approx.)
Latitude: 34.0145° N (approx.)