Gour Mahavidyalaya, situated on the north side of Mahananda River where N.H.34 passes through Mangalbari, Old Malda, started its journey in 5th day of September 1985 to cater to the needs of the people, mainly of the district, as well as, those of this locality. In the field of higher education. Gour Mahavidyalaya, a premier institution for higher education of the Old Malda reserve constituency, has been trying continuing to free people from ignorance, superstition, bad habits and many wrong ideas on the one hand and provides the people of this locality with some skills.