Indo Islamic Heritage
Sunni Jama Masjid (often referred to locally as Sunni Jama Masjid Tupkadih) is a neighbourhood mosque located along Dumri – Bermo – Jaina Road, Tupkadih, in Bokaro Steel City, within the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand. It is a Sunni-affiliated mosque that serves the spiritual needs of the Muslim community in and around the Tupkadih area, hosting the five daily prayers (Salat), the weekly Friday (Jumu’ah) congregational prayer, and religious gatherings during important Islamic festivals such as Ramadan and Eid.
Sunni Jama Masjid (Tupkadih) is a locally significant mosque serving the Muslim population of Tupkadih and surrounding residential areas in Bokaro Steel City, situated in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand. The mosque is listed in local mosque directories under the name “Sunni Jama Masjid,” and its location is identified along the Dumri – Bermo – Jaina Road — a well-traveled route that connects several neighbourhoods within the city’s broader urban landscape.  Based on its address and the general layout of Bokaro Steel City mapped data, the approximate geographic coordinates of the mosque are 23.6625° N latitude and 86.1460° E longitude — reflecting its position in the Tupkadih portion of the city’s 827010 postal zone. This estimation aligns with common mapping coordinates for the area around Tupkadih within the Bokaro municipality. (Coordinate approximation based on local mapping of Tupkadih and Dumri Road areas.) As with many community mosques in contemporary Indian urban settings, Sunni Jama Masjid does not have widely documented historical records detailing its exact year of foundation or construction. Urban neighbourhood mosques typically emerge organically over time to meet the spiritual needs of local residents and support regular worship rather than as officially archived heritage monuments. Despite the absence of formal historical construction records, Sunni Jama Masjid plays an ongoing role in the religious life of the community.  Functionally, Sunni Jama Masjid supports the five mandatory daily prayers (Salat) observed by Muslims at prescribed times throughout the day. Its role is particularly central on Fridays, when the Jumu’ah congregational prayer brings larger numbers of worshippers together for combined prayer and the khutbah (sermon). The mosque’s activity also increases during the holy month of Ramadan, when extended night prayers (Tarawih) are held and communal iftars (breaking of the fast) bring the community together. Major celebrations such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha are similarly significant occasions for larger congregational gatherings and festive prayer services. Architecturally, Sunni Jama Masjid reflects the practical design characteristic of local neighbourhood mosques in Indian cities — a prayer hall oriented toward the Qibla (direction of Mecca), space for ablution (wudu), and accessible entrances and courtyards to accommodate worshippers during peak prayer times and community events. While the mosque may not be classified among officially recognized historical heritage sites, its importance lies in its function as a living religious centre that fosters spiritual devotion, social cohesion, and community identity in Tupkadih and the wider Bokaro Steel City.
Year of Built: NA
Address: Dumri - Bermo - Jaina Rd, Tupkadih Rd, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand 829144
Country: India
State: Jharkhand
District: Bokaro
Pincode: 827010
Longitude: 86.1460° E
Latitude: 23.6625° N