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Coordinates:26°31′N88°44′E/ 26.52°N 88.73°E/26.52; 88.73
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Jalpaiguri
City
From top, left-to-right:
Kanchenjungafrom outskirts of Jalpaiguri city,Jalpaiguri Rajbari Gate,Raikat Temple
Jalpaiguri is located in West Bengal
Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri
Location in West Bengal, India
Jalpaiguri is located in India
Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri (India)
Coordinates:26°31′N88°44′E/ 26.52°N 88.73°E/26.52; 88.73
CountryIndia
StateWest Bengal
DistrictJalpaiguri
Founded1869
Founded byBritish India
Government
• TypeMunicipality
• Body
  • Jalpaiguri Municipality
  • Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority
  • Jalpaiguri Zilla Parishad
• Chairman of Jalpaiguri MunicipalityPapia Pal
• Chairman ofSJDASourav Chakraborty
• Sahakari Sabadhipati of Jalpaiguri Zilla ParishadSima Chowdhury
(Since 14 August 2023)
Area
[1]
•City12.95 km2(5.00 sq mi)
Elevation
89 m (292 ft)
Population
(2011)[2]
•City107,341
• Rank19thinWest Bengal
• Density8,300/km2(21,000/sq mi)
•Metro
[3][4]
169,002
Demonym(s)Jalpaigurians, Jalpaiguribashi
Languages
• OfficialBengali[5][6]
• Additional officialEnglish[5]
Time zoneUTC+5:30(IST)
PIN
735101 - 735 110 (city limits), 735120 - 735134 (suburbs)
Telephone code+913561
Vehicle registrationWB - 71, WB - 722
Lok SabhaconstituencyJalpaiguri
Vidhan SabhaconstituencyJalpaiguri,Rajganj,Maynaguri,Mal,Dabgram-Fulbari,Dhupguri,Nagrakata
Per Capita Income₹193,726(US$2,300)Increase(2024-25)
Precipitation3,395 mm (134 in)
Avg. annual temperature24.8 °C (77 °F)
Websitejalpaigurimunicipality.orgjalpaiguri.gov.in jalpaigurizp.in
1The coordinates given here are in metric system and based upon the Microsoft Encarta Reference Library Map Center 2005 2The Vehicle Code given here based upon the Jalpaiguri District Court documentations.

Jalpaiguriis a city in the Indian state ofWest Bengal.[7]It is the headquarters of theJalpaiguri districtas well as of theJalpaiguri divisionof West Bengal, covering the jurisdiction of the five districts ofNorth Bengal.[8]The city is located on the banks of theTeesta Riverwhich is the second largest river in West Bengal after theGanges,on the foothills of theHimalayas.[9]The city is home to thecircuit benchof theKolkata High Court,the other seat being atPort Blairin theAndaman and Nicobar Islands.[2][3]Jalpaiguri features theJalpaiguri Government Engineering College,the second campus of theUniversity of North Bengaland the Biswa Bangla Krirangan/ Jalpaiguri Sports Village.[10][11]It lies 35 km (22 mi) east of itstwin city,Siliguri.The merging of the two cities makes it the largest metropolis of theregion.

Etymology

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The name "Jalpaiguri" comes from the word "Jalpai"meaningCeylon olive,which grew in the city and adjacent areas. And "Guri" meansaplace.[12]

Geography

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Jalpaiguri is the district headquarter ofJalpaiguri District.It is situated at a height of 89m(292ft) from Mean Sea Level. The city lies very close to theHimalayasand on the left bank ofTeestariver. The Karla river is another major river of Jalpaiguri which flows through the city.

MountKanchenjungaas viewed from Jalpaiguri in October 2020
Kangchenjunga from Jalpaiguri at sunrise (November 2022)

Climate

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Temperature

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The annual average temperature of Jalpaiguri city is 24.8 °C. In summer, the temperature varies from a minimum of 20–22 °C to a maximum of 30–35 °C. August is the hottest month with an average temperature of 29.2 °C. The temperature in peak summer sometimes exceeds 37 °C.[13][14]The highest temperature ever recorded in Jalpaiguri was 40.9 °C, recorded on 21 July 1986. The winter maximum temperature here hovers around 22–25 °C and minimum drops to 8–10 °C. The minimum temperature sometimes falls below 7 °C.[15][16][17]The lowest temperature ever dropped in Jalpaiguri city was 2.2 °C, recorded on 5 February 1914.[18]

Rainfall and other conditions

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As Jalpaiguri is located on the base of theHimalayas,the city receives a high amount of rainfall throughout the year. The average annual rainfall is approximately 3400 mm.[19]A distinct season, monsoon is observed from June to September. About 917.3 mm rain falls in July. Though the amount plummets to 3.3 mm in December.[19]On an average, the rainy days in Jalpaiguri city are 100.[19]The heaviest one-day rainfall occurred on 10 July 1999 when 474 mm rain fell on the city. The wettest month was July 1996. In that month, a total of 1546.2 mm of rain was received.[19]Jalpaiguri doesn't get snowfall. Humidity is very high in the air.

Climate data for Jalpaiguri (1991–2020, extremes 1901–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 31.0
(87.8) 		32.9
(91.2) 		37.4
(99.3) 		40.0
(104.0) 		40.4
(104.7) 		39.4
(102.9) 		40.9
(105.6) 		38.4
(101.1) 		38.5
(101.3) 		38.4
(101.1) 		35.1
(95.2) 		33.5
(92.3) 		40.9
(105.6)
Mean maximum °C (°F) 27.2
(81.0) 		29.7
(85.5) 		34.1
(93.4) 		35.8
(96.4) 		36.4
(97.5) 		36.7
(98.1) 		36.4
(97.5) 		36.3
(97.3) 		35.6
(96.1) 		34.3
(93.7) 		32.5
(90.5) 		29.4
(84.9) 		37.4
(99.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 23.5
(74.3) 		26.5
(79.7) 		30.1
(86.2) 		31.8
(89.2) 		32.2
(90.0) 		32.3
(90.1) 		32.1
(89.8) 		32.8
(91.0) 		32.0
(89.6) 		31.5
(88.7) 		29.4
(84.9) 		26.0
(78.8) 		30.1
(86.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 10.7
(51.3) 		13.4
(56.1) 		17.3
(63.1) 		21.1
(70.0) 		23.3
(73.9) 		25.0
(77.0) 		25.5
(77.9) 		25.6
(78.1) 		24.7
(76.5) 		21.8
(71.2) 		17.0
(62.6) 		12.8
(55.0) 		20.0
(68.0)
Mean minimum °C (°F) 7.7
(45.9) 		9.2
(48.6) 		12.8
(55.0) 		16.4
(61.5) 		19.7
(67.5) 		21.3
(70.3) 		22.7
(72.9) 		23.3
(73.9) 		21.5
(70.7) 		18.3
(64.9) 		13.8
(56.8) 		8.7
(47.7) 		7.4
(45.3)
Record low °C (°F) 3.8
(38.8) 		2.2
(36.0) 		7.8
(46.0) 		10.3
(50.5) 		11.5
(52.7) 		15.5
(59.9) 		18.1
(64.6) 		18.1
(64.6) 		17.7
(63.9) 		15.4
(59.7) 		9.4
(48.9) 		5.6
(42.1) 		2.2
(36.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 9.0
(0.35) 		16.1
(0.63) 		35.2
(1.39) 		118.7
(4.67) 		332.2
(13.08) 		628.4
(24.74) 		917.3
(36.11) 		624.1
(24.57) 		511.1
(20.12) 		154.1
(6.07) 		7.1
(0.28) 		3.3
(0.13) 		3,356.9
(132.16)
Average rainy days 0.8 1.1 2.3 6.9 12.5 17.4 21.2 17.5 14.3 5.4 0.7 0.3 100.3
Averagerelative humidity(%)(at 08:30IST) 87 81 73 76 81 86 89 87 87 83 79 83 83
Source:India Meteorological Department[20][21]

Demographics

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Languages of Jalpaiguri (2011 census)

Bengali (83.27%)
Hindi (14.06%)
Nepali (2.13%)
Others (0.54%)

According to the 2011 census, Jalpaiguri had a population of 107,341 people (53,708 male and 53,633 female)[2]while the Metropolitan region had a population of 169,002 people (85,226 males and 83,787 females). The population for children aged 0-6 was 14,522. Effective literacy rate for people aged 7+ was 86.43 per cent.[4] The main languages spoken here areBengali,HindiandNepali.

Religions in Jalpaiguri[2]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 88.16%
Islam
 
 9.64%
Christianity
 
 0.97%
Buddhism
 
 0.54%
Others
 
 1.20%
Distribution of religions.OthersincludeSikhs(0.47%) andJains(0.22%)

Civic administration

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Civic administration is the responsibility of the Jalpaiguri Municipality which is the sixth oldest in West Bengal after that ofKolkata,Howrah,Berhampore,BurdwanandSiuri.[22]Set up in 1885, it is headed by a chairman who is elected by the residents of the city. It has 25 wards that elect the ward councilors. TheAll India Trinamool Congressis in the power of this municipal body. The chairperson of the municipality is Papia Pal.[23]

Economy

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Jalpaiguri has its own bank, the Jalpaiguri Central Co-operative Bank, whose head office is located at Temple Street of the city. Founded in 1919, it has more than 20 branches with ATMs spread across the District.[24]

Utility services

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The municipality is responsible for providing basic services, such aspotable waterandsanitation.The water is supplied by the municipal authorities using its groundwater resources, and almost all the houses in the municipal area are connected through the system.[25]

Calcutta High Court Circuit Bench in Jalpaiguri

Transport

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Rail

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Jalpaiguri city region has four important railway stations:-

  1. Jalpaiguri Townis the oldest station in the area.
  2. Jalpaiguri Roadwas opened in 1944 and is the primarily crucial railway station of the city.
  3. Mohitnagarlies at Mohitnagar in theHaldibari-New Jalpaiguri line.
  4. Raninagar Jalpaiguri Junctionis situated at the further western part of the city. The railway station serves Jalpaiguri, Raninagar and other nearby places.

Road

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Goshala More, Highway connector of Jalpaiguri

TheAsian Highway 2and the National Highway 31D [NH 27(New Numbering)] passes just through the city connecting it right with the rest of the country.

The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Central Bus Terminus situated next to the North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) Bus Terminal is a major stop for most private and state-owned buses in the region. The Royal Government ofBhutanalso operates buses from Jalpaiguri to its border townJaigaon/Phuentsholing,Bhutan.Air-conditioned sleeper coach bus service is also available from Jalpaiguri toKolkata(Banglashree Express).[26]There are several bus stands[27]in Jalpaiguri:-

  • NBSTC Depot: Government buses are available from here.
  • Kadamtala Bus Terminus: Private buses to Siliguri and Islampur are available from here.
  • Super Bus Stand near the Jalpaiguri railway station – Super (or non-stop) bus services to Siliguri are available from here.
  • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Private Bus Terminus: Buses to theDooarsregion, i.e.,Malbazar,Birpara, are available from here.
  • Bowbazaar Bus Stand: Bus services toHaldibariare available from here.

Air

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The nearest airport isBagdogra Airport,Siliguri,which lies 45 km north-west from Jalpaiguri city centre, with regular flights to major cities likeKolkata,New Delhi,Mumbai,Chennai,Bangalore,Hyderabad,Ahmedabad,Guwahatiand has international connectivity withParoandBangkok.

Education

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Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College(JGEC) campus

Jalpaiguri's schools are run by the state government or private organisations, many of which are religious. Bengali and English are the primary languages of instruction;NepaliandHindiare also used.[28][29]Schools in Jalpaiguri follow the"10+2+3" plan.After completing their secondary education, students typically enroll in schools that have a higher secondary facility and are affiliated with theWest Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education,theIndian Certificate of Secondary Education(ICSE), or theCentral Board of Secondary Education(CBSE).[28]They usually choose a focus on liberal arts, business, or science. Vocational programs are also available.[28]In 2012, the Government proposed a medical college for the suburb of Paharpur.[30]

Colleges include:

Notable people

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See also

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References

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