Jalpaiguri district, Administrative district in West Bengal, India
The district extends over 3,386 square kilometers at the foothills of the Himalayas, bordered by Bhutan in the northeast and Bangladesh in the south.
The district, established in 1869 during British rule, was previously part of the kingdoms of Kamarupa and Kamata before British control after the 1865 Duar War.
The district includes a mix of Bengali, Nepali, and tribal communities, with numerous tea gardens spread across the territory employing many local residents.
The region contains three administrative subdivisions - Jalpaiguri Sadar and Malbazar - with multiple schools, hospitals, and banking facilities serving the population.
The name originates from 'Jalpai' meaning olive trees that grew in abundance, combined with 'guri' meaning place in the local language.
Location: Jalpaiguri division
Capital city: Jalpaiguri
Website: http://www.jalpaiguri.gov.in/
Shares border with: Darjeeling district, Kalimpong district, Alipurduar district, Cooch Behar district, Samtse District, Chukha District, Nilphamari District, Panchagarh District
Website: http://jalpaiguri.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 26.52000,88.73000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50
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