Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest major railway station to Jama Masjid Sidhra is Jammu Tawi Railway Station, the principal railhead serving Jammu city with connectivity across India. Local bus services, shared autos, and route taxis operate along the Kanyakumari Highway / Tawi Vihar corridor and within Sidhra Housing Colony, making the mosque easily reachable by road. The closest airport is Jammu Airport (Satwari Airport), located approximately 15–18 km from Sidhra, offering domestic flight services to major Indian cities.
Jama Masjid Sidhra is a neighbourhood mosque located in the Sidhra Housing Colony area of Jammu (PIN 180019), along the Srinagar – Kanyakumari Highway / Tawi Vihar. It is listed in local mosque directories with community reviews, indicating that it is an active place of worship used by residents for the five daily prayers (Salaat), Friday Jumma congregational prayers, and religious gatherings during Islamic festivals like Eid and Milad. The mosque functions as a spiritual hub for the local community of Sidhra—an expanding residential and suburban part of Jammu located on the eastern bank of the Tawi River, which has grown rapidly in recent years as part of the Jammu Municipal area. ([turn0search6][turn0search0]) While detailed historical records such as the exact founding date, founder, or architectural heritage are not readily available in public archives, the mosque’s presence on community listings reflects its established role in neighbourhood life and daily worship.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Kanyakumari Hwy, Tawi Vihar, Sidhra, Jammu and Kashmir 180019
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Jammu
Pincode: 180019
Longitude: 74.9030
Latitude: 32.8050