Indo Islamic Heritage
Ganika village center: approx. 0–0.3 km Nearest local road connection: approx. 0.5 km Pul Doda: approx. 14–16 km Doda Town Center: approx. 20–22 km Doda Bus Stand: approx. 20–22 km Nearest Railway Station (Udhampur): approx. 90–100 km Nearest Airport (Jammu – Satwari): approx. 120–130 km
Jamia Masjid Ganika is situated in Ganika village of Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir (PIN 182147). The mosque serves as the central congregational mosque for the residents of Ganika and nearby habitations. There are no officially documented historical records or inscriptions available that confirm the precise year of establishment or the founders of the mosque. Based on local oral traditions, the mosque was constructed through collective efforts of the local community to facilitate daily prayers, Friday congregations, and religious gatherings. Jamia Masjid Ganika functions as an important religious, social, and educational space, hosting five daily prayers, Jumu‘ah prayers, Ramadan activities, Eid congregations, and basic Islamic instruction for children, thereby playing a significant role in the spiritual life of the village.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Ganika, Doda, Jammu and Kashmir 182147
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Doda
Pincode: 182147
Longitude: 75.620° E
Latitude: 33.065° N