Mosques

Cuttack, the former capital of Odisha, is home to a modest but active Muslim community. Based on available mapped records, there are 20 listed prayer places within a 50 km radius of the city centre. While the city itself has only one directly listed mosque—Alisha Bazar Masjid (Sunni) located on Balipatna Road, just 2.6 km away—the broader region includes several notable masjids in neighbouring towns and suburbs. These include Jama Masjid Badi Masjid of Jatni Bhubaneswar, Gajapati Nagar JAMA MASJID Ahle Hadees (SALAFI) JATNI, and Masjid e Aman in Jatni, as well as Moti Masjid and AL MAKTABUL ISLAMIA in Dhenkanal. The data suggests that many Muslims in Cuttack rely on prayer facilities in nearby urban centres for their religious needs.

The implantation of prayer places extends across several identifiable areas. In Jatni (about 38 km away), multiple masjids are concentrated, including Choti Masjid, Madina Masjid, Chhoti masjid Rathipur, and Hussaini Imambargah. Dhenkanal (around 28-36 km) hosts Jamat Ahmadiya Maszid, Moti Masjid, AL MAKTABUL ISLAMIA, Gudianali new masjid, and Masjid E Azam. Bhubaneswar (17-27 km) has Ahmadiya Masjid, Azad Nagar Sunni Masjid, and Baitul Mamur Masjid. Other rural locations such as Baliapada Masjid in Dharmagatpur and Bada Ramkapur Masjid in Ramakapur serve smaller communities. This distribution indicates that while Cuttack city has limited listed prayer spaces, the surrounding districts provide essential facilities for the Muslim population.

For Muslims living in or visiting Cuttack, the nearest listed mosque is Alisha Bazar Masjid (Sunni) in Balipatna, just 2.6 km away. However, for a wider selection of masjids, many travel to Jatni, Dhenkanal, or Bhubaneswar, where multiple prayer places are available. The listed mosques include both Sunni and Ahmadiyya traditions, reflecting some diversity. It is important to note that these listings are based on available mapped records and may not represent all active prayer spaces. New arrivals, students, and travellers are advised to verify addresses and prayer timings directly with local contacts or community members, as detailed information such as phone numbers and websites is not provided in the current data.

Check the address and distance of each mosque before visiting, as many are located in neighbouring towns like Jatni, Dhenkanal, or Bhubaneswar. Contact fields (phone, website) are not available in the current listings, so verify prayer timings and Jumu'ah schedules directly with the mosque or local community. Some addresses include landmarks like 'Meena Bazaar' or 'Rail Vihar' to help locate the masjid.