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==Geography==
==Geography==
===Administrative Set-up===
===Administrative Set-up===
Malda city consists of two municipalities: English Bazar and Old Malda. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://malda.gov.in/public-utility-category/municipality/ | title= Malda District| work=  About District-Admnistrative Set-up-Municipalities |publisher= Government of West Bengal | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>English Bazar municipality was set-up in1868 and Old Malda municipality was set-up in 1869. <ref name= ‘municipal1’>{{cite web| url = https://www.englishbazarmunicipality.org/ | title= English Bazar Muncipality | publisher= English Bazar Muncipality | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref> <ref name= ‘municiality 2’>{{cite web| url = http://www.omm.org.in/Default.aspx?PageID=1117 | title= Old Malda Municipality  | publisher= Old Malda Municipality | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
Malda city consists of two municipalities: English Bazar and Old Malda.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://malda.gov.in/public-utility-category/municipality/ | title= Malda District| work=  About District-Admnistrative Set-up-Municipalities |publisher= Government of West Bengal | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref> English Bazar municipality was set-up in1868 and Old Malda municipality was set-up in 1869.<ref name= "municipal1">{{cite web| url = https://www.englishbazarmunicipality.org/ | title= English Bazar Muncipality | publisher= English Bazar Muncipality | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref><ref name= "municiality 2">{{cite web| url = http://www.omm.org.in/Default.aspx?PageID=1117 | title= Old Malda Municipality  | publisher= Old Malda Municipality | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>


===General===
===General===
English Bazar municipality has an area of 13.25 sq km.<ref name= ‘municipal1’/>Old Malda municipality has an area of 9.54 sq km.<ref name= ‘municiality 2’/>
English Bazar municipality has an area of 13.25 sq km.<ref name= "municipal1"/> Old Malda municipality has an area of 9.54 sq km.<ref name= "municiality 2"/>


Old Malda lies near the confluence of the [[Mahananda River|Mahananda]] and Kalindi rivers. In earlier days, the town was a flourishing river port.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://malda.gov.in/about-district/ | title= Malda District | work= About District |publisher= Government of West Bengal | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
Old Malda lies near the confluence of the [[Mahananda River|Mahananda]] and Kalindi rivers. In earlier days, the town was a flourishing river port.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://malda.gov.in/about-district/ | title= Malda District | work= About District |publisher= Government of West Bengal | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As per the 2011 census, English Bazar urban agglomeration had a population of 313,681. <ref name= ‘census’>{{cite web| url = https://www.census2011.co.in/census/metropolitan/189-english-bazar.html | title= English Bazar Urban Region Population 2011 - 2023 | publisher= Population Census| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
As per the 2011 census, English Bazar urban agglomeration had a population of 313,681.<ref name= "census">{{cite web| url = https://www.census2011.co.in/census/metropolitan/189-english-bazar.html | title= English Bazar Urban Region Population 2011 - 2023 | publisher= Population Census| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>


Literacy rate for English Bazar UA was 82.05%.<ref name= ‘census’/>
Literacy rate for English Bazar UA was 82.05%.<ref name= "census"/>


English Bazar UA consisted of English Bazar (Municipality), Old Malda (M), Chhatinamor (Census Town) and Sahapur (M). <ref name= ‘census’/>
English Bazar UA consisted of English Bazar (Municipality), Old Malda (M), Chhatinamor (Census Town) and Sahapur (M).<ref name= "census"/>


See also – [[List of cities in West Bengal by population]]
See also – [[List of cities in West Bengal by population]]


==Transport==
==Transport==
[[Malda railway division]] is one of the four railway divisions of [[Eastern Railway zone]] of [[Indian Railways]]. It was formed in 1975 with its headquarters in Malda. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150319003737/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ir_zones.pdf | title= India’s Railway Zones and Divisions | publisher= Indian Railways | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =  https://erail.in/info/eastern-railway-malda/10032 | title= Malda Railway Divisions | publisher= Eastern Railway| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
[[Malda railway division]] is one of the four railway divisions of [[Eastern Railway zone]] of [[Indian Railways]]. It was formed in 1975 with its headquarters in Malda.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150319003737/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ir_zones.pdf | title= India’s Railway Zones and Divisions | publisher= Indian Railways | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =  https://erail.in/info/eastern-railway-malda/10032 | title= Malda Railway Divisions | publisher= Eastern Railway| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>


Malda Town railway station has 7 platforms and 106 trains halt at this station. 18 trains have this station as originating/ terminating station. It has an elevation of 31 m above sea level. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/malda-town-mldt/441 | title= Malda Town | publisher= India Rail Info | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
Malda Town railway station has 7 platforms and 106 trains halt at this station. 18 trains have this station as originating/ terminating station. It has an elevation of 31 m above sea level.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/malda-town-mldt/441 | title= Malda Town | publisher= India Rail Info | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
[[Gour Malda railway station]] has 2 platforms and 6 trains halt at this station. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/gour-malda-gzm/5329 | title= Gour Malda | publisher=India Rail Info | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>[[Old Malda Junction railway station]] has 3 platforms and 14 trains halt at this station. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/old-malda-junction-omlf/1887 | title= Old Malda Junction | publisher= India Rail Info | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>Malda Court railway station has 1 platform and 3 trains originate/terminate here. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/malda-court-mlfc/8642 | title= Malda Court | publisher= IndiaRailInfo| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
[[Gour Malda railway station]] has 2 platforms and 6 trains halt at this station.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/gour-malda-gzm/5329 | title= Gour Malda | publisher=India Rail Info | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>[[Old Malda Junction railway station]] has 3 platforms and 14 trains halt at this station.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/old-malda-junction-omlf/1887 | title= Old Malda Junction | publisher= India Rail Info | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref> Malda Court railway station has 1 platform and 3 trains originate/terminate here.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/malda-court-mlfc/8642 | title= Malda Court | publisher= IndiaRailInfo| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>


[[National Highway 12 (India)]] (NH 12), previously NH 34, is a [[National Highway (India)|National Highway]] in [[India]] which runs entirely in West Bengal. It runs from its junction with [[National Highway 27 (India)|NH 27]] at [[Dalkhola]] terminating at [[Bakkhali]].<ref name="renumber">{{cite web|url=http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|title=Rationalisation of Numbering Systems of National Highways|publisher= Department of Road Transport and Highways|access-date=22 July 2023|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201124738/http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|archive-date=1 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
[[National Highway 12 (India)]] (NH 12), previously NH 34, is a [[National Highway (India)|National Highway]] in [[India]] which runs entirely in West Bengal. It runs from its junction with [[National Highway 27 (India)|NH 27]] at [[Dalkhola]] terminating at [[Bakkhali]].<ref name="renumber">{{cite web|url=http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|title=Rationalisation of Numbering Systems of National Highways|publisher= Department of Road Transport and Highways|access-date=22 July 2023|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201124738/http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|archive-date=1 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Tourism==
==Tourism==
Some tourist places around Malda are: <ref>{{cite web| url = https://malda.gov.in/ | title= Malda District | work= Tourism-Tourist Places and Tourism-Where to stay|publisher= Government of West Bengal| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
Some tourist places around Malda are:<ref>{{cite web| url = https://malda.gov.in/ | title= Malda District | work= Tourism-Tourist Places and Tourism-Where to stay|publisher= Government of West Bengal| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Gauḍa (city)|Gauda]]
*[[Gauḍa (city)|Gauda]]
*[[Pandua]]
*[[Pandua]]
*Jagjibanpur, place of archaeological interest, 41 km from Malda
*Jagjibanpur, place of archaeological interest, 41&nbsp;km from Malda
*[[Malda Museum]], established in 1937, initially within the campus of the Malda District Library, was shifted to its own building. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://malda.gov.in/tourist-place/malda-museum/ | title= Malda District | work= Tourism-Tourist Places |publisher= Government of West Bengal | access-date = 23 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Malda Museum]], established in 1937, initially within the campus of the Malda District Library, was shifted to its own building.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://malda.gov.in/tourist-place/malda-museum/ | title= Malda District | work= Tourism-Tourist Places |publisher= Government of West Bengal | access-date = 23 July 2023}}</ref>


==Personalities==
==Personalities==
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'''Universities and Colleges'''
'''Universities and Colleges'''
*[[University of Gour Banga]] was established in 2007. <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.ugb.ac.in/ | title= University of Gour Banga | work=  |publisher= University of Gour Banga | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[University of Gour Banga]] was established in 2007.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.ugb.ac.in/ | title= University of Gour Banga | work=  |publisher= University of Gour Banga | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Malda Medical College and Hospital]] was established in 2011. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.maldamedicalcollege.co.in/ | title= Malda Medical College and Hospital | publisher= Malda Medical College and Hospital | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Malda Medical College and Hospital]] was established in 2011.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.maldamedicalcollege.co.in/ | title= Malda Medical College and Hospital | publisher= Malda Medical College and Hospital | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[IMPS College of Engineering and Technology]] was established in 2003. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://impscet.net/ | title=  IMPS College of Engineering and Technology | publisher= IMPS College of Engineering and Technology | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://collegedunia.com/college/13757-imps-college-of-engineering-and-technology-imps-malda | title= IMPS College of Engineering and Technology | publisher=college duniya | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[IMPS College of Engineering and Technology]] was established in 2003.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://impscet.net/ | title=  IMPS College of Engineering and Technology | publisher= IMPS College of Engineering and Technology | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://collegedunia.com/college/13757-imps-college-of-engineering-and-technology-imps-malda | title= IMPS College of Engineering and Technology | publisher=college duniya | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
* Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering & Technology was established in 2011. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.gkciet.ac.in/about | title= Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering & Technology | publisher=  Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering & Technology | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
* Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering & Technology was established in 2011.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.gkciet.ac.in/about | title= Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering & Technology | publisher=  Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering & Technology | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Malda College]] was established in 1944. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.maldacollege.ac.in/ | title= Malda Coollege | publisher= Malda College| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Malda College]] was established in 1944.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.maldacollege.ac.in/ | title= Malda Coollege | publisher= Malda College| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Malda Women's College]] was established in 1970. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mwc.ac.in/ | title= Malda Women's College | publisher= Malda Women's College | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Malda Women's College]] was established in 1970.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mwc.ac.in/ | title= Malda Women's College | publisher= Malda Women's College | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Gour Mahavidyalaya]] was established in 1985. <ref>{{cite web| url =  https://www.gourmaha.org/| title= Gour Mahavidyalaya | publisher= Gour Mahavidyalaya | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Gour Mahavidyalaya]] was established in 1985.<ref>{{cite web| url =  https://www.gourmaha.org/| title= Gour Mahavidyalaya | publisher= Gour Mahavidyalaya | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>


'''Higher Secondary Schools'''
'''Higher Secondary Schools'''
*[[Barlow Girls' High School]], established in 1871, is Bengali-medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 3,500 books and 38 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600813/barlow-girls-high-school.html | title= Barlow Girls' High School | publisher=Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Barlow Girls' High School]], established in 1871, is Bengali-medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 3,500 books and 38 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600813/barlow-girls-high-school.html | title= Barlow Girls' High School | publisher=Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Akrumoni Coronation Institution, established in 1912, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 1,500 books and 30 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601106/akrumoni-coronation-institution.html | title= Akrumoni Coronation Institution | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Akrumoni Coronation Institution, established in 1912, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 1,500 books and 30 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601106/akrumoni-coronation-institution.html | title= Akrumoni Coronation Institution | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda Model Madrasa, established in 1915, is a Bengali-medium, coeducational institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 2,845 books and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600707/malda-model-madrasah-h-s.html | title= Malda Model Madrasa | publisher=Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda Model Madrasa, established in 1915, is a Bengali-medium, coeducational institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 2,845 books and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600707/malda-model-madrasah-h-s.html | title= Malda Model Madrasa | publisher=Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Malda C C Girls High School|Malda Chintamoni Chamatkar Girls' High School]], established in 1932, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 516 books and 16 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601208/c-c-girls-high-school.html | title= C.C. Girls’ High School | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Malda C C Girls High School|Malda Chintamoni Chamatkar Girls' High School]], established in 1932, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 516 books and 16 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601208/c-c-girls-high-school.html | title= C.C. Girls’ High School | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda Kanya Shikshalay, established in 1939, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities from class V to class XII. <ref>{{cite web| url =https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600709/malda-kanya-sikshalay-high-sch.html  | title= Malda Kanya Shikshalay High Sch | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda Kanya Shikshalay, established in 1939, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities from class V to class XII.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600709/malda-kanya-sikshalay-high-sch.html  | title= Malda Kanya Shikshalay High Sch | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Malda Town High School]], established in 1949, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library and 20 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600812/malda-town-high-school.html | title= Malda Town High School | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*[[Malda Town High School]], established in 1949, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library and 20 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600812/malda-town-high-school.html | title= Malda Town High School | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda U.C.B. Vidyalay, established in 1951, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground and a library with 1,680 books. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601504/malda-u-c-b-vidyalay.html | title= Malda U.C.B. Vidyalay | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda U.C.B. Vidyalay, established in 1951, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground and a library with 1,680 books.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601504/malda-u-c-b-vidyalay.html | title= Malda U.C.B. Vidyalay | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Jalalia Girls’ High School, established in 1952, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 1,120 books and 11 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601505/jalalia-girls-high-school.html | title= Jalalia Girls’ High School | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Jalalia Girls’ High School, established in 1952, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 1,120 books and 11 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601505/jalalia-girls-high-school.html | title= Jalalia Girls’ High School | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Vidyamandir, established in 1952, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 608 books and 34 computers for teaching and learning. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600814/r-k-m-vivekanda-vidyamandir.html | title= Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Vidyamandir | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Vidyamandir, established in 1952, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 608 books and 34 computers for teaching and learning.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600814/r-k-m-vivekanda-vidyamandir.html | title= Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Vidyamandir | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda Girls’ High School, established in 1962, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 2,025 books and 17 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url =  https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600606/malda-girls-high-school.html| title= Malda Girls’ High School | publisher= Schools | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda Girls’ High School, established in 1962, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 2,025 books and 17 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url =  https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600606/malda-girls-high-school.html| title= Malda Girls’ High School | publisher= Schools | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda J.M.S. Hindi High School, established in 1966, is a Hindi medium, coeducational institute having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 3,000 books and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600811/malda-j-m-s-hindi-high-school-h-s.html | title= Malda J.M.S. Hindi High School  | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda J.M.S. Hindi High School, established in 1966, is a Hindi medium, coeducational institute having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 3,000 books and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600811/malda-j-m-s-hindi-high-school-h-s.html | title= Malda J.M.S. Hindi High School  | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*L.M.S.M. High School, established in 1966, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 4,285 books and 44 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601108/l-m-s-m-high-school.html | title= L.M.S.M. High School | publisher= Schhools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*L.M.S.M. High School, established in 1966, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 4,285 books and 44 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601108/l-m-s-m-high-school.html | title= L.M.S.M. High School | publisher= Schhools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda Bibhuti Bhusan High School, established in 1968, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has library with 1,300 books and 16 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061602007/malda-bibhuti-bhusan-high-school-h-s.html | title= Malda Bibhuti Bhusan High School | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda Bibhuti Bhusan High School, established in 1968, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has library with 1,300 books and 16 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061602007/malda-bibhuti-bhusan-high-school-h-s.html | title= Malda Bibhuti Bhusan High School | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda Railway High School, established in 1966, is a Bengali medium, coeducational institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has library with 1,068 books and 35 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061602205/malda-railway-high-school-h-s.html | title= Malda Railway High School | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Malda Railway High School, established in 1966, is a Bengali medium, coeducational institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has library with 1,068 books and 35 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061602205/malda-railway-high-school-h-s.html | title= Malda Railway High School | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Maheshmati D.N.Saha Vidyabhaban, established in 1968, is a Bengali-medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601107/maheshmati-d-n-saha-vidyabhaban.html | title= Maheshmati D.N.Saha Vidyabhaban | publisher=Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Maheshmati D.N.Saha Vidyabhaban, established in 1968, is a Bengali-medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601107/maheshmati-d-n-saha-vidyabhaban.html | title= Maheshmati D.N.Saha Vidyabhaban | publisher=Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Bansbari K.M. High School, established in 1970, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library of 2,000 books and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601407/banshbari-k-m-high-school.html | title= Bansbari K.M. High School | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Bansbari K.M. High School, established in 1970, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library of 2,000 books and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601407/banshbari-k-m-high-school.html | title= Bansbari K.M. High School | publisher= Schools.org | access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Madhab Nagar Badalmoni High School, established in 1973, is a Bengali medium, coeducational institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 3,000 books and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes. <ref>{{cite web| url =https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600103/madhab-nagar-badalmoni-high-school.html  | title= Madhab Nagar Badalmoni High School | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Madhab Nagar Badalmoni High School, established in 1973, is a Bengali medium, coeducational institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 3,000 books and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061600103/madhab-nagar-badalmoni-high-school.html  | title= Madhab Nagar Badalmoni High School | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Nivedita Girls’ High School, established in 1973, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 2,195 books. <ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601406/nivedita-girls-high-school.html | title= Nivedita Girls’ High School | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>
*Nivedita Girls’ High School, established in 1973, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 2,195 books.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/maldah/19061601406/nivedita-girls-high-school.html | title= Nivedita Girls’ High School | publisher= Schools.org| access-date = 22 July 2023}}</ref>


==Healthcare==
==Healthcare==

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Malda
City
Rathbari junction in Malda town
Rathbari junction in Malda town
Malda is located in West Bengal
Malda
Malda
Location in West Bengal, India
Coordinates: 25°01′42″N 88°08′34″E / 25.028467°N 88.142790°E / 25.028467; 88.142790Coordinates: 25°01′42″N 88°08′34″E / 25.028467°N 88.142790°E / 25.028467; 88.142790
Country India
StateDistrict
DistrictMalda
Population
 (2011)
 • Total313,681
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Literacy82.05%
Websitemalda.gov.in

Malda is a city in the Malda district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the district.

History[edit]

Malda district was formed in 1813. A joint magistrate and a deputy collector were placed at English Bazar. In 1859, a magistrate and a collector were posted at English Bazar. [1]

Geography[edit]

Administrative Set-up[edit]

Malda city consists of two municipalities: English Bazar and Old Malda.[2] English Bazar municipality was set-up in1868 and Old Malda municipality was set-up in 1869.[3][4]

General[edit]

English Bazar municipality has an area of 13.25 sq km.[3] Old Malda municipality has an area of 9.54 sq km.[4]

Old Malda lies near the confluence of the Mahananda and Kalindi rivers. In earlier days, the town was a flourishing river port.[5]

Demographics[edit]

As per the 2011 census, English Bazar urban agglomeration had a population of 313,681.[6]

Literacy rate for English Bazar UA was 82.05%.[6]

English Bazar UA consisted of English Bazar (Municipality), Old Malda (M), Chhatinamor (Census Town) and Sahapur (M).[6]

See also – List of cities in West Bengal by population

Transport[edit]

Malda railway division is one of the four railway divisions of Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways. It was formed in 1975 with its headquarters in Malda.[7][8]

Malda Town railway station has 7 platforms and 106 trains halt at this station. 18 trains have this station as originating/ terminating station. It has an elevation of 31 m above sea level.[9] Gour Malda railway station has 2 platforms and 6 trains halt at this station.[10]Old Malda Junction railway station has 3 platforms and 14 trains halt at this station.[11] Malda Court railway station has 1 platform and 3 trains originate/terminate here.[12]

National Highway 12 (India) (NH 12), previously NH 34, is a National Highway in India which runs entirely in West Bengal. It runs from its junction with NH 27 at Dalkhola terminating at Bakkhali.[13]

Tourism[edit]

Some tourist places around Malda are:[14]

  • Gauda
  • Pandua
  • Jagjibanpur, place of archaeological interest, 41 km from Malda
  • Malda Museum, established in 1937, initially within the campus of the Malda District Library, was shifted to its own building.[15]

Personalities[edit]

A. B. A. Ghani Khan Choudhury, a charismatic figure, represented the Malda (Lok Sabha constituency) eight times and was the Union Railway Minister.[16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

Education[edit]

The following institutions are located in Malda:

Universities and Colleges

Higher Secondary Schools

  • Barlow Girls' High School, established in 1871, is Bengali-medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 3,500 books and 38 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[31]
  • Akrumoni Coronation Institution, established in 1912, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 1,500 books and 30 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[32]
  • Malda Model Madrasa, established in 1915, is a Bengali-medium, coeducational institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 2,845 books and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[33]
  • Malda Chintamoni Chamatkar Girls' High School, established in 1932, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 516 books and 16 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[34]
  • Malda Kanya Shikshalay, established in 1939, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities from class V to class XII.[35]
  • Malda Town High School, established in 1949, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library and 20 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[36]
  • Malda U.C.B. Vidyalay, established in 1951, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground and a library with 1,680 books.[37]
  • Jalalia Girls’ High School, established in 1952, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 1,120 books and 11 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[38]
  • Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Vidyamandir, established in 1952, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 608 books and 34 computers for teaching and learning.[39]
  • Malda Girls’ High School, established in 1962, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a playground, a library with 2,025 books and 17 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[40]
  • Malda J.M.S. Hindi High School, established in 1966, is a Hindi medium, coeducational institute having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 3,000 books and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[41]
  • L.M.S.M. High School, established in 1966, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 4,285 books and 44 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[42]
  • Malda Bibhuti Bhusan High School, established in 1968, is a Bengali medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has library with 1,300 books and 16 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[43]
  • Malda Railway High School, established in 1966, is a Bengali medium, coeducational institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has library with 1,068 books and 35 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[44]
  • Maheshmati D.N.Saha Vidyabhaban, established in 1968, is a Bengali-medium, boys only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[45]
  • Bansbari K.M. High School, established in 1970, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution, having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library of 2,000 books and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[46]
  • Madhab Nagar Badalmoni High School, established in 1973, is a Bengali medium, coeducational institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 3,000 books and 10 computers for teaching and learning purposes.[47]
  • Nivedita Girls’ High School, established in 1973, is a Bengali medium, girls only institution having facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. It has a library with 2,195 books.[48]

Healthcare[edit]

The major Government medical facilities in the city are:[49]

  • Maldah Dstrict Hospital has 600 beds
  • Maldah Railway Hospital has 100 beds
  • Raja Sarat Chandra TB Hospital has 30 beds
  • English Bazar Police Hospital has 30 beds
  • EBM Matri Sadan has 15 beds
  • Malda District Corectional Home Hospital has 10 beds

Malda picture gallery[edit]

  • University of Gour Banga

    University of Gour Banga

  • Malda Town railway station

    Malda Town railway station

  • Clock tower

    Clock tower

  • NTPC stadium at Malda

    NTPC stadium at Malda

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Malda District". About District-History. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  2. ↑ "Malda District". About District-Admnistrative Set-up-Municipalities. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "English Bazar Muncipality". English Bazar Muncipality. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Old Malda Municipality". Old Malda Municipality. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "Malda District". About District. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "English Bazar Urban Region Population 2011 - 2023". Population Census. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  7. ↑ "India's Railway Zones and Divisions" (PDF). Indian Railways. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  8. ↑ "Malda Railway Divisions". Eastern Railway. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  9. ↑ "Malda Town". India Rail Info. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  10. ↑ "Gour Malda". India Rail Info. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  11. ↑ "Old Malda Junction". India Rail Info. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  12. ↑ "Malda Court". IndiaRailInfo. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  13. ↑ "Rationalisation of Numbering Systems of National Highways" (PDF). New Delhi: Department of Road Transport and Highways. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  14. ↑ "Malda District". Tourism-Tourist Places and Tourism-Where to stay. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  15. ↑ "Malda District". Tourism-Tourist Places. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  16. ↑ "Why Malda still discusses Ghani Khan". Devadeep Purohit. The Telegraph, 22 April 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  17. ↑ "Statistical Report on General Elections 1980 to the seventh Lok Sabha" (PDF). Detailed Results. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  18. ↑ "Statistical Report on General Elections 1984 to the eighth Lok Sabha" (PDF). Detailed Results. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  19. ↑ "Statistical Report on General Elections 1989 to the ninth Lok Sabha" (PDF). Detailed Results. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  20. ↑ "Statistical Report on General Elections 1991 to the tenth Lok Sabha" (PDF). Detailed Results. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  21. ↑ "Statistical Report on General Elections 1998 to the twelfth Lok Sabha" (PDF). Detailed Result. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  22. ↑ "Statistical Report on General Elections 1999 to the thirteenth Lok Sabha" (PDF). Detailed Results. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  23. ↑ "University of Gour Banga". University of Gour Banga. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  24. ↑ "Malda Medical College and Hospital". Malda Medical College and Hospital. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  25. ↑ "IMPS College of Engineering and Technology". IMPS College of Engineering and Technology. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  26. ↑ "IMPS College of Engineering and Technology". college duniya. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  27. ↑ "Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering & Technology". Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering & Technology. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  28. ↑ "Malda Coollege". Malda College. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  29. ↑ "Malda Women's College". Malda Women's College. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  30. ↑ "Gour Mahavidyalaya". Gour Mahavidyalaya. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  31. ↑ "Barlow Girls' High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  32. ↑ "Akrumoni Coronation Institution". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  33. ↑ "Malda Model Madrasa". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  34. ↑ "C.C. Girls' High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  35. ↑ "Malda Kanya Shikshalay High Sch". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  36. ↑ "Malda Town High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  37. ↑ "Malda U.C.B. Vidyalay". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  38. ↑ "Jalalia Girls' High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  39. ↑ "Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Vidyamandir". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  40. ↑ "Malda Girls' High School". Schools. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  41. ↑ "Malda J.M.S. Hindi High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  42. ↑ "L.M.S.M. High School". Schhools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  43. ↑ "Malda Bibhuti Bhusan High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  44. ↑ "Malda Railway High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  45. ↑ "Maheshmati D.N.Saha Vidyabhaban". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  46. ↑ "Bansbari K.M. High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  47. ↑ "Madhab Nagar Badalmoni High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  48. ↑ "Nivedita Girls' High School". Schools.org. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  49. ↑ "Directory of Medical Institutions: West Bengal (as on 31 March 2018" (PDF). Maldah. Directorate of Health Services, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
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