Jhargram Raj Palace is a historic palace and current residence of the Royal family of Malla Deb. The palace is situated in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal state, India.

The Palace was built in 1931, during the reign of Raja Narasingha Malla Deb Bahadur. This Palace is constructed in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, which is a combination of Italian and Islamic architecture. The ground floor of the palace, with ten rooms and three dormitories, is converted into a Heritage Hotel and is run by the Royal family.

Raj Palace was established in 1592 by Sarveshwar Singh and his elder brother. Mughal Emperor Akbar granted Subehdari title to Sarveshwar Singh for the regions of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. Singh defeated the local tribal kings belonging to the Mal community and established the Jhargram Raj. “Malla Deb” is the title used by the Kings of the newly established kingdom. To commemorate this victory, an idol of Mal Raja is made and slain on Vijayadashami day every year.

The Raj Palace compound is spread over 30 acres of land and has many historical buildings. One such historical building in the palace compound is the Palatial Guest House, which hosted many dignitaries right from its inception.

How Do I Go to Jhargram Raj Palace?

Jhargram Raj Palace is situated at Jhargram, on NH6, connecting Hazira in Gujarat with Howrah in West Bengal. This Highway passes through Surat, Amravati, Nagpur, Bhilai, Raipur, and Sambalpur. Baharagora, etc.

Jhargram Railway Station is the nearest railway station to the palace, which is connected to cities like Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Ranchi, Tatanagar, etc. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at Kolkata is the nearest major airport, around 155 kilometers away from this great Palace. Sonari Airport at Jamshedpur is around 96 kilometers away from the palace.

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