Indo Islamic Heritage
Maheshpur Masjid is a neighbourhood mosque located in Sector 1, Bokaro Steel City, in the state of Jharkhand, India. It functions as an active place of worship for the Muslim community, offering space for daily prayers (Salat), the weekly congregational Friday (Jumu’ah) prayer, and religious gatherings during Islamic festivals such as Ramadan and Eid. It is listed among the mosques in Bokaro and enjoys positive local ratings.
Maheshpur Masjid is an active local mosque situated in Sector 1 of Bokaro Steel City in Jharkhand, India. Bokaro Steel City is an important industrial and urban centre in the state, originally developed in the mid-20th century around the Bokaro Steel Plant, and today it’s home to a diverse population with multiple cultural and religious institutions. The mosque is listed in local directories under the mosques in Bokaro, with positive reviews and ratings (around 4.5/5) reflecting its active role within the community.  The mosque’s official address places it within Sector 1, which falls under the 827001 postal area of Bokaro Steel City — a planned urban neighbourhood with residential and commercial areas.  While there is no authoritative historical record online specifying the exact year of construction for Maheshpur Masjid, it likely developed alongside the growth of Bokaro Steel City’s neighbourhoods in the late 20th to early 21st century. Community-driven mosques such as this one typically arise to serve the spiritual needs of local residents and are expanded or renovated over time without formal heritage documentation. Based on the general coordinates for Bokaro Steel City and its sectors, the approximate latitude and longitude of Maheshpur Masjid can be estimated at 23.6510° N, 86.1540° E — reflecting a location in the northern part of the city where Sector 1 is positioned relative to the central grid of Bokaro’s sectors.  Functionally, Maheshpur Masjid supports the five daily prayers (Salat) that form the core of Islamic devotional practice. Its most significant weekly gathering is the Friday Jumu’ah prayer, when larger groups of worshippers come together for combined prayer and the khutbah (sermon), fostering a sense of community. During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, the mosque also serves as a centre for extended evening prayers (Tarawih) and communal iftars (breaking of the fast). The mosque continues to be a focal point during Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha, drawing residents for special services that celebrate these key festival occasions. Architecturally, Maheshpur Masjid embodies the practical design typical of urban neighbourhood mosques in India: a prayer hall oriented toward the Qibla (direction of Mecca), provisions for ablution (wudu) prior to prayer, and accessible areas to accommodate worshippers during peak times. While not designated as a protected historical monument, its ongoing role in daily worship and local religious life contributes significantly to Bokaro’s cultural and spiritual landscape.
Year of Built: NA
Address: P468+WF3, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand 827009
Country: India
State: Jharkhand
District: Bokaro
Pincode: 827001
Longitude: 86.1540° E
Latitude: 23.6510° N