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Agricultural · Bihar

Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango

GI Registered Bihar Agricultural
GI numberGI-49
Typical price₹80 - ₹180 per kg
Verified cooperativesBhagalpur Horticulture Development Society
StateBihar

About Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango

Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango, also called Zarda or Zardalu, is a mango grown in the Bhagalpur region of Bihar. It has a distinctive aroma, a sweet, slightly tangy flavour and a yellow-golden skin when ripe. The fruit ripens in June and has become a well-known seasonal treat in Bihar, where it is often sent as a gift to friends, officials and relatives.

Heritage and place

Bhagalpur's orchards, along the Ganga, have produced mangoes for many years, and Zardalu has become one of the district's cultural symbols alongside its silk. The GI is intended to protect the name so that Zardalu mangoes from outside the notified area cannot be marketed as Bhagalpuri, and to support local growers in fetching fair prices.

How it is made

Zardalu trees are grown in orchards with widely spaced planting, and flowering occurs in the early spring. Fruits are picked by hand when mature and then ripened naturally in straw or ripening rooms. The fruit needs careful packing because the skin is thin and bruises easily, so growers use padded crates or paper wraps for transport to larger cities.

Registry record

Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango is listed in this catalogue as GI-49, a Geographical Indication tagged product of Bihar in the agricultural category. The name is legally protected: only producers within the notified region may sell under it. Confirm the entry in the official GI Journal before relying on it commercially.

◈ How to spot a fake Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango

What to check

Look for fruit with a golden-yellow skin and a rich aroma at the stalk end, and avoid mangoes with black spots or a sour smell. Ripe Zardalu yields slightly to gentle pressure. Buy in season and be careful about fruit ripened with chemicals, which may look even in colour but lack aroma. Purchase from orchards, farmer groups or reputable fruit merchants, and wash the fruit before eating.

  • A bright yellow, lightweight fruit known for an alluring aroma and sweet, completely non-fibrous interior flesh.

Price to expect

Genuine Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango typically sells in the range of ₹80 - ₹180 per kg. Prices far below that range are a common sign of an imitation.

Where to buy

Look for authorised sellers such as Bhagalpur Horticulture Development Society, or government emporia and cooperatives in Bihar.

Catalogue record

Catalogue record: GI-49 · Bihar · reviewed

Frequently asked questions

What is the GI registration number of Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango?

This catalogue lists Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango as GI-49. Registration numbers should be confirmed against the official GI Journal before commercial use.

Where is Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango made?

Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango is produced in Bihar, in the agricultural category of this catalogue.

Can Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango legally be made outside Bihar?

No. GI protection means only producers within the notified region of Bihar may legally sell goods under the name “Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango”.

What does genuine Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango cost?

Genuine Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango typically sells in the range of ₹80 - ₹180 per kg. Prices far below this range are a common sign of an imitation.

How can I spot a fake Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango?

A bright yellow, lightweight fruit known for an alluring aroma and sweet, completely non-fibrous interior flesh.

Where should I buy genuine Bhagalpuri Zardalu Mango?

Look for authorised sellers such as Bhagalpur Horticulture Development Society, or government emporia and cooperatives in Bihar.