Malda, India

West Bengal · India

Malda is a large city in West Bengal, India with a population of 205,521. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

205,521 Population 6,573/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
51.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population205,521
Density6,573/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population205,521
Population Density6,573 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates25.0045°, 88.1457°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation51.6 inches (1,311 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Malda

Malda is a large city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 205,521. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Malda

Malda has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (31.6°C), the coldest is Jan (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1513 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.5°C / 62°F 6.8° / 26.7° 9.5
Feb 20.1°C / 68°F 8.2° / 32.7° 17.0
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 14.1° / 38.8° 28.6
Apr 31.2°C / 88°F 20.1° / 43.1° 45.4
May 31.6°C / 89°F 23.4° / 42.4° 190.2
Jun 31.1°C / 88°F 26° / 39.9° 224.6
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 25.6° / 35.2° 293.6
Aug 29°C / 84°F 25° / 34.6° 248.1
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 24.3° / 33.5° 309.4
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 18.1° / 32.2° 139.4
Nov 21.3°C / 70°F 12.6° / 29° 1.5
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 6.9° / 26.1° 5.6
Malda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above India avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area31.3 sq mi (81.0 km²)
Population Density6,573/sq mi
Coordinates25.0045°N, 88.1457°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.64"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 12, 2023.

Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 116 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 126 km
Aug 7, 1991 13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India M5.0 66 km
Jan 3, 1996 30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh M4.7 123 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NNE of Saidpur, Bangladesh M4.5 122 km
Jul 5, 2008 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh M4.2 76 km
Aug 28, 2015 20 km SW of Chilm?ri, Bangladesh M4.2 146 km
Feb 19, 2013 27 km N of Joypur H?t, Bangladesh M4.1 97 km
Apr 12, 2023 Nepal-India border region M4.0 135 km
Jul 30, 2022 27 km NE of Shibganj, Bangladesh M4.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 193 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
May 86°F (30°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 9.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 10.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 9.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest

Malda has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 63°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Malda

Institution Type Founded Website
Kaliachak College College - ,
Malda Polytechnic College - ,
University of Gour Banga University - Visit →

Schools in Malda

10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Vidyamandir, Malda - - - -
Kendriya Vidyalaya - - - -
Malda Government Model Madrasah (English Medium) - - - -
Swami Vivekananda Academy High School - - - -
Sister Nivedita Public School - - - -
The St. Xavier's School - - - -
St. Mary's School - - - -
Kendriya Vidyalaya Aradhpur - - - -
North Point English Academy - - - -
holy child school ground - - - -
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Radio Stations near Malda

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Malda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Malda Museum

Libraries in Malda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
District Library0.0

Hotels in Malda

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

mallika
Patha Sathi Hotel and Restaurant
Raj Hotel

Restaurants in Malda

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AL-FRESHO "THE CAFE & BISTRO"
Mr and Mrs Idli

Clinics in Malda

7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chowdhury Clinic and Nursing Home
Dristi Nursing Home
Mahananda Nursing Home
Matri Mangal Nursing Home
North Bengal Nursing Home
Square Nursing Home
Usha Nursing Home, Malda

Train Stations in Malda

10 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adina
Bulbulchandi
Eklakhi
Gour Malda
Jamirghata
Kumarganj
Malda Court
Malda Town
Old Malda Junction
Singhabad

Bus Stations in Malda

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #397109416

Gas Stations in Malda

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
Indian Oil
Indian Oil Petrol Pump

Shopping Malls in Malda

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bazaar Kolkata
Style Bazar

Stadiums & Teams in Malda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Malda

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shah Makhdum AirportRJHMedium Airport
Balurghat AirportRGHSmall Airport
Malda AirportLDASmall Airport

Post Offices in Malda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bansbari Sub Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Malda

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Buraburi Kali Mandir
Iskcon Temple
Manaskamana Kali Temple
Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church
Rup Sanatan Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Malda

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 13
Restaurants 2
Museums 1
Hotels 2
Libraries 2
Parks 12
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Malda

1 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Gauda

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malda

What is the population of Malda?

Malda has a population of 205,521 residents and is located in India. The population density is 6,573 people per square mile, spread across 31.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malda?

Malda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.6 inches.

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