Manda Upazila, located in the Naogaon District of the Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, is a region of historical, cultural, and economic significance, covering an area of 375.94 square kilometers.

The upazila is home to several notable landmarks, including the iconic Kusumba Mosque, an exquisite example of Bengal Sultanate architecture, and the serene Mandar Bill, a popular natural wetland that attracts tourists and migratory birds alike.

With its fertile lands supporting the production of rice, wheat, and sugarcane, combined with its historical and cultural treasures, Manda Upazila offers a unique blend of tradition, natural beauty, and community development, making it a vital area in the Rajshahi Division.For Manda Upazila, specific data on industrial outputs, natural stocks, and income levels by date and amount is not commonly published online or in readily available sources.

Manda had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 46.27%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1021 females per 1000 males.

[6] On the west bank of Atrai river, under the Manda upazila of Naogaon district, the mosque named Kusumba is situated.

At the eastern central entrance, inscription mentioned the time period of construction of the mosque to 966 AH (1558-59 AD).

The mosque lies inside a walled enclosure with a monumental gateway with standing spaces for guards.

Bunches of grapes and vines curve in an almost serpentine manner on the mihrab frames, and kalasas, tendrils, and rosettes are reduced to dots.