Indo Islamic Heritage
Mohanlalpur Masjid is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Jafhar Colony (near Mohanlalpur area), Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 2730xx, India. It serves as a centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and community religious gatherings, supporting the spiritual life of residents in the locality.
Situated in Jafhar Colony adjoining Mohanlalpur, this mosque reflects the evolving character of Gorakhpur’s expanding residential neighbourhoods. The name “Mohanlalpur” likely traces back to an older settlement or landholding designation, while Jafhar Colony represents a later phase of urban development. The mosque thus stands at the intersection of traditional village roots and modern colony growth. In such mixed localities, the neighbourhood mosque becomes a unifying space. Mohanlalpur Masjid structures daily devotion through the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. These regular congregations nurture unity, discipline, and shared identity among residents.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q87R+PFX, Jafhar Colony, Mohanlalpur, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273001
Longitude: 83.410° E
Latitude: 26.785° N