The University of Gour Banga is a public state university located in Malda, in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is among the newer state universities in West Bengal and serves as a centre for higher education and research in the northern part of the state.
The university was established in 2008 by the Government of West Bengal under Act XXVI of 2007. Its name draws upon the historical region of Gour Banga, which has long been associated with the cultural and political heritage of the wider Malda area.
As a state university, the institution falls within the framework of higher education administered by the Government of West Bengal. It contributes to the academic landscape of the region by providing avenues for university-level study and affiliated education.
Adapted from the English Wikipedia article on the University of Gour Banga.