Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Kohitur Mango: Royal Fruit of Murshidabad Sold at High Price
The Kohitur mango is a special mango from Murshidabad, known for its delicious taste and royal history.
It's like the most valuable mango because it's very rare.
These mangoes used to be grown in the Nawab's garden, but now only a few trees are left.
They are super expensive, costing between 500 to 1500 rupees each.
Because not many are grown, this year they will be sent to Kolkata to be sold.
The mangoes were carefully looked after in the past.
They were picked with care, so they wouldn't get bruised.
Eating one is like having a taste of the old days.
The Kohitur mango is a rare and prized mango variety from Murshidabad.
Each mango is priced between ₹500 and ₹1,500, making it a symbol of heritage.
Grown in the historic garden of the Nawab, with only ten trees remaining.
This season, the harvest yielded only 150 mangoes.
Unlike previous years, this year's mangoes will be sold in Kolkata.
- Who
- Kohitur mango growers and sellers.
- What
- The sale of the rare and expensive Kohitur mango.
- When
- This season.
- Where
- Murshidabad (origin), Kolkata (sale).
- Why
- To carry on the legacy of the royal era and offer the fruit with an exquisite flavor.
- Mango Name
- Kohitur
- Price per Piece
- ₹500 to ₹1,500 (or up to ₹2,600 per kg)
- Origin
- Murshidabad
- Current Season Availability
- 150 mangoes
- Primary Selling Location
- Kolkata
- Historical Significance
- Developed during the Nawabi era