Malda district

Malda is an administrative territory in West Bengal that stretches along the Mahananda River and its tributaries. The landscape consists of mango groves, rice paddies, and jute fields scattered between small towns and villages.

Gaur served as the capital of the Bengal Sultanate from the 13th to the 16th century and attracted merchants from Persia and Central Asia. Pandua functioned as a second power center, and both cities declined after epidemics and political upheaval in the 16th century.

Gombhira performers wear wooden masks and deliver songs that reflect daily concerns and social themes during village gatherings. Jute artisans craft rope, cloth, and decorative items using techniques passed down through generations, and their products appear in markets throughout the area.

English Bazar serves as the main railway station with connections to Kolkata and other major cities in eastern India. Intercity buses run regularly from central bus terminals and link smaller towns throughout the area.

Fazli mangoes ripen in late summer and often weigh more than 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram) per fruit. The old mosques and tombs in Gaur display decorative brickwork created by interlocking stones without mortar.

Location: Malda division

Capital city: Malda

Shares border with: Katihar district, Murshidabad district, Dakshin Dinajpur district, Uttar Dinajpur district, Sahebganj district, Naogaon District, Chapai Nawabganj

Website: http://malda.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 25.00000,88.15000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:02