Mango capital and medieval Gour-Pandua ruins
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | English Bazar (Malda) |
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| Division | Malda |
| Area | 3,733 sq km |
| Population | 4 Million |
| Literacy rate | 62.71% |
| Sex ratio | 939 |
| Subdivisions | Malda Sadar, Chanchal |
Malda is an important district of North Bengal. It is particularly known for its agriculture, culture and historic significance.
The district headquarters is English Bazar (Ingrej Bazar). Agriculture, folk culture and regional history are closely intertwined in this district.
Agriculture and the rural economy play the leading role in this district. Markets, the service sector and regional culture are important to daily life.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| English Bazar PS | English Bazar | 03512-252071 |
| Old Malda PS | Old Malda | 03512-260222 |
| Kaliachak PS | Kaliachak | 03512-244310 |
| Chanchal PS | Chanchal | 03513-252256 |
| Gazole PS | Gazole | 03512-235327 |
Malda Town (major junction on Sealdah–New Jalpaiguri line), Eklakhi Junction, Gazole
NH 12, NH 512
Malda Airport (non-commercial); nearest commercial: Bagdogra (~250 km) / Kolkata
Once the largest mosque in the subcontinent (14th c.)
Historic Bengal-capital ruins — Dakhil Darwaza, Baro Sona Masjid
15th-century brick mausoleum
Wildlife park beside the Adina ruins
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Malda District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Mango cultivation & trade (WB’s largest mango district)
India’s largest producer of high-quality jute
Silk production & mulberry plantations
Trade & distribution centre for rice, jute, wheat
The headquarters of Malda district is at English Bazar. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Malda district has 2 subdivisions (Malda Sadar and Chanchal) and 15 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attractions of Malda district are the Adina Mosque at Pandua — the largest mosque on the Indian subcontinent in the fourteenth century. Gour and Eklakhi Mausoleum, and Pandua, are also worth visiting.
You can apply online for domicile, income and caste certificates on the West Bengal e-District portal (edistrict.wb.gov.in). Applications can also be made at district service centres and subdivision offices.
The official district portal of Malda district is https://malda.gov.in. It provides district administration, notices, services and contact information.