It has originated as a superior chance seedling near Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India. The main production of langra happens in a small town of West Bengal, Malda. The taste of langra varies by places, but Malda langra is believed to be the best of all. Size medium to large, ovate, base round to slightly flatten, shoulders equal. Beak minute but distinct, sinus slight to absence, skin green and thin, flesh fibreless, yellowish brown in color, scented, highly melting, very sweet and very juicy and very tangy. Stone very small, flattened, oval. Weight of an average fruit is about ¼ kg. Fruit quality very good, bearing heavy. Season (Early to mid Season). 1st to 3rd week of July. Heavy yielder. The overall fruit quality is so good that people of eastern states of India feel it to beat Alphonso. Because this fruit is not found in abundance, it has not been marketed much internationally. In Bangladesh, it grows in plenty in the districts of Rajshahi and Nawabganj

In Pakistan, it grows in the district of Mirpur, Azad Kashmir