Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest major railway station to Noori Masjid is Jammu Tawi Railway Station, the principal railhead for Jammu city with direct connections to major Indian cities. Local buses, auto-rickshaws, and shared transport services operate along Bantalab Road and surrounding Amar Colony Gurha, making the mosque accessible by road. The closest airport is Jammu Airport (Satwari Airport), located approximately 20–25 km from Bantalab / Amar Colony Gurha, offering domestic flight connections.
Noori Masjid (often written variously as Noori Masjid or Noori Masjid Bantalab) is a neighbourhood mosque located in Noor Mohalla, Amar Colony Gurha on Bantalab Road, Jammu (PIN 181123). It is listed in local mosque directories as an active place of worship serving the area’s Muslim community and has a high user rating (~4.8/5), reflecting frequent usage by residents. The mosque provides space for the five daily prayers (Salaat), the important Friday Jumma congregational prayer, and gatherings during key Islamic festivals such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Milad un Nabi, and Ramadan. While there is no detailed historical record available online about the synagogue’s exact founding year or founder, its consistent presence in community listings indicates it is a well-established and regularly used mosque within the Amar Colony Gurha and Bantalab neighbourhood. The name Noori (meaning “radiant” or “light”) highlights its spiritual role as a centre of faith and neighbourhood gathering.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Noor Mohalla, Amar Colony Gurha, Bantalab Road, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 181123
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Jammu
Pincode: 181123
Longitude: 74.8360° E
Latitude: 32.7410° N