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★ District of West Bengal ★

Malda

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Area · — km²
Population · 39,88,845
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About the district

Malda — district of West Bengal

Malda is a district in West Bengal. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Malda

Historic mango orchards, silk production, and archaeological sites from the ancient Gaur kingdom.

District HQ
Malda

Must-visit places in Malda

monument

Adina Mosque

15th-century Islamic monument in Pandua, one of Bengal's finest architectural specimens.

  • historical
    Gaur

    Ancient fortified city ruins with archaeological remains from the mediaeval period.

  • historical
    Champa

    Ruins of an ancient settlement with historical significance in the Malda region.

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Then & Now

Malda district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
34,18,462
Census 2011 baseline
+14.8%
Population · 2026
39,25,670
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
7,28,171
Census 2011 baseline
-41.9%
Households · 2026
4,22,999
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,798 villages

Malda district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
17,53,742Census 2011
Female population
16,64,720Census 2011
Sex ratio
949 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
7,28,171Census 2011
SC population
7,61,540Census 2011
ST population
3,02,923Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
39,25,670+14.8%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,22,999RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
13,21,457Census 2011
Cultivators
2,15,677Census 2011
Agri labourers
3,13,116Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,19,193 / 45,69,42375% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Malda district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
74 of 1,798 villages have notable places mapped · 4%
  • Hospital· 38
  • PHC· 15
  • Temple· 3
  • School· 3
  • High school· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Malda district.

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All 15 mandals of Malda

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1798 villages · 146 GPs
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Top villages in Malda

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Malda

How many mandals and villages are in Malda district?

Malda district has 15 mandals and 1,798 revenue villages across 146 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of Malda district?

The district headquarters of Malda is —.

What is the pincode of Malda district?

Malda district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Malda may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Malda fall under?

Malda district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Malda district?

Malda district had a population of 39,88,845 per the 2011 Census, across 1,798 villages.

When was Malda district formed?

Malda district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Malda district?

Major rivers in Malda district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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