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Coordinates: 25°00′01″N 88°08′32″E / 25.0003, 88.1422 English Bazar, better known as Malda, is a city and a municipality in Malda district in the state of West Bengal, India. It serves as the district headquarters.
Geography
English Bazar is located at 25°00′1.58″N 88°08′31.76″E / 25.0004389, 88.1421556. It has an average elevation of 25 metres. It is located on the Western bank of the river Mahananda.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, English Bazar had a population of 161,448. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. English Bazar has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 71%. In English Bazar, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History
English Bazar is situated in between the ancient historical cities of Gour and Pandua. The city, however, came up much later, around mid 18th century. It was once known as Engelzavad established by the British rulers. In 1813 a Joint Magistrate and Deputy Collector was appointed and in 1832 a treasury was opened.
Culture
English Bazar is famous being the tourist stop for two historical sites at Pandua and Gour. The Malda Museum has a great collection of the region's architectural and anthropological specimens.
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