Situated about 12 km south of Gaur, in
Malda District of
West Bengal, Chika Mosque is an ancient structure believed to have been built between 15th and 16th century. As there used to be present a large number of bats, this mosque has been popularly called Bat Mosque.
In architecture style, Chika Mosque resembles the famous
Eklakhi Mausoleum in
Pandua. The pillars and the remnants of some statues at the entrance of the mosque give the impression that a Hindu temple existed here long ago. In archaeological point of view, Chika Mosque has great importance.
The nearest airport is at Malda and
Malda Town Railway Station is the main station nearby.
