Malda district, also spelt Maldah or Maldaha (Bengali: [malda], [maldɔɦ], often [maldɔɦo]), is a district in West Bengal, India. [3] The capital of the Bengal Sultanate, Gauda and Pandua, was situated in this district. [4] Mango, jute and silk are the most notable products of this district.
Malda is a district covering an area of 3733 sq Km with Bihar and Uttar Dinajpur in the North, Murshidabad in the South, Bangladesh in the East, and Jharkhand and Bihar in the West.
Malda in northern West Bengal is called the “Mango City of India,” famed for historic orchards, premium varieties like Himsagar, Langra, Fazli, and a mango-driven rural economy.
The Supreme Court criticised the West Bengal government for failing to protect judicial officers during a nine-hour gherao in Malda and described the incident as a calculated attempt to disrupt the electoral process.
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Malda is known as the Gateway to North Bengal and this place is very rich in history and heritage. This place located at the confluence of the Mahananda and Kalindi rivers is one of the famous tourist destinations of West Bengal.
Situated along the National Highway 34, near the International Border is district in West Bengal called Malda which is also spelled as Maldah or Maldaha. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and exquisite architectural style. Malda was once the capital of Bengal.