Malda division

The division spans 14,418 square kilometers across four districts: Malda, Murshidabad, Uttar Dinajpur, and Dakshin Dinajpur, with Malda city serving as headquarters.

The division emerged from Jalpaiguri division in 2016, establishing a new administrative structure to manage the growing population and development needs of northern West Bengal.

Bengali remains the primary language across the division, where 61 percent of residents practice Islam and 38 percent follow Hinduism, creating a diverse social environment.

The divisional commissioner's office operates from the former circuit house on B.G. Road in Malda, coordinating administrative functions across all four districts.

The region produces substantial quantities of mangoes, particularly the Fazli variety, which reaches international markets and contributes to local agricultural commerce.

Location: West Bengal

Capital city: Malda

Shares border with: Burdwan division, Presidency division, Jalpaiguri division

GPS coordinates: 25.00000,88.15000

Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:33