Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest major railway station to Jama Masjid Kot is Jammu Tawi Railway Station, which is the principal rail hub serving Jammu city and connects to major railway routes across India. The Kot area is served by local buses, shared autos, and city transport routes that link it with Jammu city and surrounding localities, making the mosque easily accessible by road. The closest airport is Jammu Airport (Satwari Airport), located approximately 10–15 km from Kot, providing domestic air connectivity.
Jama Masjid Kot is a neighbourhood mosque located in Kot (PIN 181122), a suburban/urban locality in Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir. This mosque serves as a central place of worship and community gathering for the local Muslim population, hosting the five daily prayers (Salaat), the weekly Friday Jumma congregational prayer, and religious gatherings during major Islamic festivals such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Milad un Nabi. In many residential localities like Kot, Jamia Masjids are focal points of community life where not just prayer but social interaction, religious instruction, and announcements are shared among residents. Although there is no widely published formal historical document online specifying the exact year of establishment or the identity of its founder, the mosque is recognized on local mosque and prayer directory listings, reflecting its well-established role in the religious life of people living in and around Kot. Its continued use by local worshippers underscores its importance as a neighbourhood spiritual hub.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Jammu and Kashmir 181122
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Jammu
Pincode: 181122
Longitude: 74.87° E
Latitude: 32.73° N