Indo Islamic Heritage
Gurweth Kalan village centre: approx. 0.2–0.3 km Gurweth Khurd: approx. 1–1.5 km Yari Khah: approx. 2–2.5 km Soibugh: approx. 4–5 km Chadoora Town: approx. 6–7 km Charar-e-Sharief: approx. 8–10 km Budgam Town: approx. 12–14 km Srinagar City (Lal Chowk): approx. 17–19 km Srinagar Railway Station: approx. 16–18 km Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar: approx. 18–20 km
Kachwari Jamia Masjid is situated in Gurweth Kalan village, within the Budgam district of Jammu & Kashmir (PIN 191111). The mosque functions as a central congregational place of worship for the residents of Gurweth Kalan and nearby hamlets. At present, there are no verified historical records, inscriptions, or officially published sources detailing the year of establishment, founders, or architectural evolution of the mosque. Like many rural Jamia Masjids in central Kashmir, it is understood to have been established through collective community efforts to fulfill religious, social, and educational needs. The mosque holds significance for daily prayers, Friday (Jumu‘ah) congregations, religious sermons, and community gatherings, making it an important religious institution within the village.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Gurweth Kalan 191111
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Budgam
Pincode: 191111
Longitude: 74.6655° E
Latitude: 33.8645° N