Jalpaiguri district, Administrative district in West Bengal, India
Jalpaiguri is an administrative district that sits at the foothills of the Himalayas with rolling terrain and dense vegetation. It shares borders with Bhutan to the northeast and Bangladesh to the south, creating a region marked by geographical diversity and mountain influence.
This region was once part of the kingdoms of Kamarupa and Kamata before British control took hold in the mid-1800s. The formal establishment as an administrative district came in 1869, marking the start of its modern governance structure.
Bengali, Nepali, and tribal communities live here, and their traditions shape daily routines and celebrations. Tea gardens are woven into local life and form the foundation of many people's livelihoods.
The region is organized into administrative subdivisions, each with basic services like schools, hospitals, and banks available to residents and visitors. The mountainous terrain means travel between areas can take time, so planning your movement is helpful.
The name comes from 'Jalpai,' referring to olive trees that once grew abundantly here, combined with 'guri,' meaning place in the local language. This naming tells a small story about the region's former plant life and ancient language roots.
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