Old Malda

Old Malda is a municipality in Malda district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located on the eastern bank of the Mahananda River.As Malda is now English Bazar Municipal Corporation. Old Malda is now merged with.GeographyOld Malda is located at.DemographicsIndia census, Old Malda had a population of 62,944. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Old Malda has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 54%. In Old Malda, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Most of the people are Hindu. Some Muslim, Shikh, Christian people live here.CultureOld Malda has rich cultural heritage. Gombhira (Folk Song of Malda), Jatra, Charak and other cultural fair and festivals are celebrated gorgeously. It is also known for an old gurudwara supposedly visited by Guru Gobind Singh.Places of interestOld Malda gurudwaraOld MosqueMinaret at Mahananda bank