Indo Islamic Heritage
Choti Masjid is a local neighbourhood mosque located in Mohalla Bankatichak, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001, India. As a community mosque, it serves as a centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) gatherings, and other local Islamic observances, providing a spiritual focal point for the residents of Bankatichak.
Situated within the historic residential locality of Bankatichak in Gorakhpur, Choti Masjid is a modest but meaningful centre of worship that plays an essential role in the spiritual life of its community. The term “Choti” in Hindi and Urdu means “small” — indicating its local and intimate character as a neighbourhood mosque. This type of mosque typically recognises the faith and devotion of residents who gather regularly for prayer and reflection. The mosque structures daily worship through the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — providing residents with a convenient and accessible place to fulfill their religious duties. The adhan (call to prayer) from Choti Masjid resonates across Bankatichak’s lanes, symbolising a rhythm of devotion that connects the community throughout the day. Choti Masjid’s architecture is modest and functional, reflecting its role as a neighbourhood mosque — yet it remains deeply significant for the faithful who attend its prayer services. Though not prominently featured in heritage registries, the mosque holds important cultural and communal value, anchoring daily worship and local identity in Bankatichak.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: H.No. 36, Mohalla Bankatichak, Uttar Pradesh 273001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273001
Longitude: 83.3643292° E
Latitude: 26.7427244° N