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	{{~~About~~\|~~the municipality~~ in West Bengal, India~~\|its namesake district\|Jalpaiguri district~~}}		{{Short description\|City in West Bengal, India}}
			{{About\|the city in India}}
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	{{~~POV~~\|date=~~December~~ ~~2013~~}}		{{Use Indian English\|date=October 2019}}
	{{~~cleanup\|reason=for adhering~~ to ~~MOS~~\|date=December ~~2013~~}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=December 2020}}
	{{original research\|date=December 2013}}
	{{peacock\|date=December 2013}}
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	\| leader_name = Mohan Bose
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			\| leader_title3 = Sahakari Sabadhipati of Jalpaiguri Zilla Parishad
	\| elevation_m = 89
			\| leader_name3 = Sima Chowdhury<br/>''(Since 14 August 2023)''
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			\| population_footnotes = <ref name="Census2011">{{cite web\|title=Jalpaiguri Metropolitan Region\|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/194-jalpaiguri.html\|website=Jalpaiguri City Census 2011 data\|publisher=Census 2011\|access-date=1 January 2016}}</ref>
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	\| postal_code = 735 101
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	\| area_code = 03561
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			\| demographics1_info1 = ]<ref name="wblangoff">{{cite web\|title=Fact and Figures\|url=https://wb.gov.in/portal/web/guest/facts-and-figures;jsessionid=JzdD9RHb7aMY5esZPtcsIVLy\|website=Wb.gov.in\|access-date=10 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=52nd Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India\|url=http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf\|website=Nclm.nic.in\|publisher=]\|access-date=10 March 2019\|page=85\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525141614/http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf\|archive-date=25 May 2017}}</ref>
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			\| postal_code = 735101 - 735 110 (city limits), 735120 - 735134 (suburbs)
			\| area_code = +913561
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			{{URL\|https://jalpaigurizp.in/}}
			\| footnotes = <sup>1</sup>The coordinates given here are in metric system and based upon the Microsoft Encarta Reference Library Map Center 2005
			<sup>2</sup> The Vehicle Code given here based upon the Jalpaiguri District Court documentations.
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			'''Jalpaiguri''' is a city in the Indian state of ].<ref>{{cite news \|date=5 July 2022 \|title=Jalpaiguri: সিলিংয়ের দিকে তাকাতেই শরীরে হিমস্রোত জলপাইগুড়ির বিডিও কর্মীর! শুয়ে বিরাট এক …… \|work=The Bengali Chronicle \|url=https://thebengalichronicle.com/a-python-catched-from-jalpaiguri-bdo-office-act/ \|access-date=10 August 2022 \|lang=bn \|archive-date=10 August 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810133055/https://thebengalichronicle.com/a-python-catched-from-jalpaiguri-bdo-office-act/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref> It is the headquarters of the ] as well as of the ] of West Bengal, covering the jurisdiction of the five districts of ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://wbnorthbengaldev.gov.in/HtmlPage/about_jalpaiguri.aspx\|website=jalpaiguri.gov.in\|title=Official Website of Jalpaiguri\|access-date=10 November 2018}}</ref> The city is located on the banks of the ] and ], on the foothills of the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://jalpaiguri.gov.in/html/tourism.html\|website=jalpaiguri.gov.in\|title=Official Website of Jalpaiguri\|access-date=10 November 2018}}</ref> The city is home to the ] of the ], the other seat being at ] in the ].<ref name=Census2011 /><ref name=CensusIndia2011>{{cite web \|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf \|title=Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above \|work=Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 \|publisher=Census India \|access-date=10 October 2011}}</ref> Jalpaiguri features the ], the second campus of the ] and the Biswa Bangla Krirangan/ Jalpaiguri Sports Village.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Sports Village for Jalpaiguri\|url=http://aitcofficial.org/aitc/wb-cm-inaugurates-jalpaiguri-sports-village-2/\|access-date=5 December 2015\|website=aitcofficial.org\|archive-date=26 February 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226040829/http://aitcofficial.org/aitc/wb-cm-inaugurates-jalpaiguri-sports-village-2/\|url-status=bot: unknown}} on 22 March 2021</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/boxing-academy-for-jalpaiguri/cid/158564\|website=m.telegraphindia.com\|title=Biswa Bangla Krirangan in Jalpaiguri\|access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref> It lies {{cvt\|35\|km}} east of its ], ]. The merging of the two cities makes it the largest metropolis of the ].
	'''Jalpaiguri''' (Pron: ˌʤælpaɪˈgʊəri) ({{lang-bn\|জলপাইগুড়ি}} '']'') is a city in the state of ], ]. It is the headquarters of ], and the divisional headquarters of the ] region.

	== ~~History~~ ==		== Etymology ==
	The name ~~of the city~~ Jalpaiguri ~~actually~~ comes from the ~~Bhutanese~~ ~~term je-le-pe-gu-ri~~ meaning a ~~place where warm clothes are traded, suggesting a trading center.<ref>{{cite book~~\|~~last=Gupta\|first=Om\|title=Encyclopaedia~~ ~~of India~~, ~~Pakistan~~ ~~and~~ ~~Bangladesh\|year=2007\|publisher=Isha Books\|isbn=978-8182053892\|page=1086}}</ref> Another suggestion is that it is from~~ the ~~word~~ ~~Jalpai~~ ~~meaning~~ ~~olive,~~ ~~and~~ Guri ~~meaning~~ place.<ref>{{cite book\|last=Raha\|first=Manis Kumar\|title=Matriliny to Patriliny: A Study of the Rabha Society\|year=1989\|publisher=Gian Publishing House\|page=22}}</ref> Jalpaiguri once had many olive trees. With time, Jalpaiguri emerged as the most important city next to Siliguri in ]. Lying just 42 kilometres away from ], it is the ] to ]. Jalpaiguri is the largest city and is presently the headquarters of the ] and also the headquarters of the ], comprising all districts of ].		The name "Jalpaiguri" comes from the word "Jalpai''"'' meaning ], which grew in the city and adjacent areas. And "Guri" means ''a'' place.<ref>{{cite book\|last=Raha\|first=Manis Kumar\|title=Matriliny to Patriliny: A Study of the Rabha Society\|year=1989\|publisher=Gian Publishing House\|page=22}}</ref>

	==Geography==		==Geography==
			Jalpaiguri is the district headquarter of ]. It is situated at a height of 89m(292ft) from Mean Sea Level.
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			The city lies very close to the ] and on the left bank of ] river. The Karla river is another major river of Jalpaiguri which flows through the city.
	Jalpaiguri is located at {{coord\|26.52\|N\|88.73\|E\|}}.<ref></ref> It has an average elevation of 75 metres (246 feet). Jalpaiguri lies in the middle of the vast fertile plains(])south of the ],watered by innumerable rivers and rivulets rising from and flowing down the Himalayas.On a clear sunny day,] is visible from the city itself.The city lies on the banks of the ] river which is the second largest river in ] after the ].A mass flood in 1968 nearly flattened out the city and huge spurs had to be built and the river diverted to some km. outside the city to avoid the same carnage as it caused.

			] as viewed from Jalpaiguri in October 2020]]
	==Climate==
			]
	The ] of Jalpaiguri experiences three seasons mainly, namely Summer; Monsoons and Winter.
	Summers are tropical and quite hot with temperatures ranging in the mid-thirties.The highest recorded temperature in Jalpaiguri is 42.5 degree Celsius. Monsoons are very severe with the ] experiencing high amount of rainfall, sometimes stalling all life and activities. Winters are again quite severe and chilly, with the cold ]n winds blowing straight into the city. Temperatures are around 8 to 14 degrees Celsius during this period. The lowest recorded temperature in ] is 1.2 degree Celsius. (citation needed)

	==~~Economy~~==		===Climate===
			====Temperature====
	The town of Jalpaiguri is known for its growing shopping and business hub. Formerly, the city's main residents were the S.C.s or the Kayasta-Brahmins.{{citation needed\|date=December 2013}} But recently, Hindu Marwaris, Bengalis, Nepalis and Sikhs have grown in number and the city faced a very high percentage of urban population at a very fast rate. The city also receives many industrial and trade fairs. It is reported as the 8th most populated city in West Bengal after ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. It has hence been a very important commercial and trading hub of the entire ] region after Siliguri.
			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.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.anandabazar.com/district/north-bengal/%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A1-%E0%A6%9B-%E0%A6%A1-%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%A6-%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%B0-1.184585\|title=রেকর্ড ছাড়াল দুই শহরের তাপমাত্রা\|access-date=11 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://aajkaal.in/news/state/uttarbanga-weather-7jll\|title=উত্তরবঙ্গ জুড়ে তীব্র তাপদাহ\|access-date=11 December 2020}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.aajkaal.in/news/state/winter-bengal-8lc8\|title=বাংলায় শৈত্য, ৩.৮ ডিগ্রিতে জলপাইগুড়ি\|access-date=9 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url= https://ebela.in/amp/cold-wave-warning-for-west-bengal-dgtl-1.548882\|title=আজ মরশুমের শীতলতম দিন! রাজ্যে জারি শৈত্যপ্রবাহের সতর্কতা, মৃত এক শিশু\|access-date=11 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/coldest-day-in-kolkata-in-16-years/article4291398.ece\|title=Coldest day in Kolkata in 16 years\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=12 June 2016\|access-date=11 December 2020}}</ref> The lowest temperature ever dropped in Jalpaiguri city was 2.2 °C, recorded on 5 February 1914.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://city.imd.gov.in/citywx/extreme/FEB/jalpaiguri2.htm\|title=February Weather History of Jalpaiguri (42399)\|access-date=11 December 2020}}</ref>

			====Rainfall and other conditions====
	==Urbanization==
			As Jalpaiguri is located on the base of the ], the city receives a high amount of rainfall throughout the year. The average annual rainfall is approximately 3400 mm.<ref name="auto">
	In the 2011 census, ] ] had a population of approximately more than 3,03,874; out of which 1,53,564 were males and 1,50,310 were females. The 0–6 years population was 76,526. Effective literacy rate for the 8+ population was 91.25 per cent.<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf \| title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above \|work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 \| publisher = \|accessdate = 2011-10-21 }}</ref>
			{{cite web
	{{see also\|List of cities in West Bengal}}
			\| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
	{{As of\|2001}} India ],<ref>{{GR\|India}}</ref> Jalpaiguri had a population of 2,30,145. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Jalpaiguri has an average literacy rate of 91%, higher than the national average of 79.5%:male literacy is 91%, and female literacy is 89%. In ],34% of the population is under 6 years of age.
			\| archive-date = 5 February 2020
			\| url = http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
			\| title = Station: Jalpaiguri, Climatological Table 1981–2010
			\| work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010
			\| publisher = India Meteorological Department
			\| date = January 2015
			\| access-date = 9 December 2020}}</ref> 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.<ref name="auto"/> On an average, the rainy days in Jalpaiguri city are 100.<ref name="auto"/> 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.<ref name="auto"/> Jalpaiguri doesn't get snowfall. Humidity is very high in the air.
			{{Weather box
			\|location = Jalpaiguri (1991–2020, extremes 1901–present)
			\|collapsed =
			\|metric first = Yes
			\|single line = Yes
			\|Jan record high C = 31.0
			\|Feb record high C = 32.9
			\|Mar record high C = 37.4
			\|Apr record high C = 40.0
			\|May record high C = 40.4
			\|Jun record high C = 39.4
			\|Jul record high C = 40.9
			\|Aug record high C = 38.4
			\|Sep record high C = 38.8
			\|Oct record high C = 38.4
			\|Nov record high C = 35.1
			\|Dec record high C = 33.5
			\|year record high C =
			\|Jan high C = 23.5
			\|Feb high C = 26.5
			\|Mar high C = 30.1
			\|Apr high C = 31.8
			\|May high C = 32.2
			\|Jun high C = 32.3
			\|Jul high C = 32.1
			\|Aug high C = 32.8
			\|Sep high C = 32.0
			\|Oct high C = 31.5
			\|Nov high C = 29.4
			\|Dec high C = 26.0
			\|year high C = 30.1
			\|Jan low C = 10.7
			\|Feb low C = 13.4
			\|Mar low C = 17.3
			\|Apr low C = 21.1
			\|May low C = 23.3
			\|Jun low C = 25.0
			\|Jul low C = 25.5
			\|Aug low C = 25.6
			\|Sep low C = 24.7
			\|Oct low C = 21.8
			\|Nov low C = 17.0
			\|Dec low C = 12.8
			\|year low C = 20.0
			\|Jan record low C = 3.8
			\|Feb record low C = 2.2
			\|Mar record low C = 7.8
			\|Apr record low C = 10.3
			\|May record low C = 11.5
			\|Jun record low C = 15.5
			\|Jul record low C = 18.1
			\|Aug record low C = 18.1
			\|Sep record low C = 17.7
			\|Oct record low C = 15.4
			\|Nov record low C = 9.4
			\|Dec record low C = 5.6
			\|year record low C = 2.2
			\| rain colour = green
			\| Jan rain mm = 9.0
			\| Feb rain mm = 16.1
			\| Mar rain mm = 35.2
			\| Apr rain mm = 118.7
			\| May rain mm = 332.2
			\| Jun rain mm = 628.4
			\| Jul rain mm = 917.3
			\| Aug rain mm = 624.1
			\| Sep rain mm = 511.1
			\| Oct rain mm = 154.1
			\| Nov rain mm = 7.1
			\| Dec rain mm = 3.3
			\| year rain mm = 3356.9
			\|Jan rain days = 0.8
			\|Feb rain days = 1.1
			\|Mar rain days = 2.3
			\|Apr rain days = 6.9
			\|May rain days = 12.5
			\|Jun rain days = 17.4
			\|Jul rain days = 21.2
			\|Aug rain days = 17.5
			\|Sep rain days = 14.3
			\|Oct rain days = 5.4
			\|Nov rain days = 0.7
			\|Dec rain days = 0.3
			\|year rain days = 100.3
			\| time day = 17:30 ]
			\|Jan humidity = 77
			\|Feb humidity = 68
			\|Mar humidity = 62
			\|Apr humidity = 69
			\|May humidity = 74
			\|Jun humidity = 80
			\|Jul humidity = 82
			\|Aug humidity = 82
			\|Sep humidity = 83
			\|Oct humidity = 80
			\|Nov humidity = 75
			\|Dec humidity = 77
			\|year humidity = 76
			\|source 1 = ]<ref>
			{{cite web
			\| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
			\| archive-date = 5 February 2020
			\| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
			\| title = Station: Jalpaiguri, Climatological Table 1981–2010
			\| work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010
			\| publisher = India Meteorological Department
			\| date = January 2015
			\| pages = 351–352
			\| access-date = 10 January 2021}}</ref><ref name=IMDextremes>
			{{cite web
			\| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205042509/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf
			\| archive-date = 5 February 2020
			\| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf
			\| title = Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)
			\| publisher = India Meteorological Department
			\| date = December 2016
			\| page = M236
			\| access-date = 19 December 2020}}</ref>
			}}

	==~~Civic~~ ~~administration~~==		== Demographics ==
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	Administration is the responsibility of the Jalpaiguri city Municipality, the 5th oldest in West Bengal after that of ], ], ] and ]. Setup in 1885, it is headed by a Chairman who is elected by the all residents of the ]. It has quite about 40 wards, from where the councilors are elected. Presently the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is in power of this municipal body. The current Municipal Chairman is Mr. Mohan Bose. The responsibility of the welfare of the city and maintenance of public properties lies in its hands.
			According to the 2011 census, Jalpaiguri had a population of 107,341 people (53,708 male and 53,633 female)<ref name=Census2011 /> 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.<ref name="CensusTable3">{{cite web \|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf \|title=Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above \|work=Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 \|publisher=censusindia.gov \|access-date=21 October 2011 }}</ref>
	Presently,the ] Railway Station lying just 38 km. from the city which is the largest station in ] & the 3rd in the ] after ] and ], is shared by Jalpaiguri along with ].
			The main languages spoken here are ], ] and ].
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			== Civic administration ==
	==Places of interest==
			Civic administration is the responsibility of the ] which is the sixth oldest in West Bengal after that of ], ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\| title = Suri Municipality\| url = http://www.surimunicipality.co.in/default.aspx\| access-date = 29 May 2020\| archive-date = 21 October 2020\| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201021152049/http://surimunicipality.co.in/default.aspx\| url-status = dead}}</ref> 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. The ] is in the power of this municipal body. The chairperson of the municipality is Papia Pal.<ref name=delimit>{{cite web
			\| url = http://www.wbgov.com/e-gov/English/DELIMITATION.pdf
			\| title = Press Note, Delimitation Commission
			\| access-date = 18 April 2009
			\| work = Assembly Constituencies in West Bengal
			\| publisher =Delimitation Commission
			\| pages = 4, 23
			}}</ref>

			== Economy ==
	* Royal Palace of Baiknthapur Royal Estate, at Rajbaripara. The building has made in the early of twentieth century in place of the old palace made by Raja Jayantadev Raikot. The awe inspiring view of the royal palace gate can definitely catch any spectator. It is Asia's largest reinforced arch structure without any use of concrete.
			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.<ref>{{cite web \|title=The Jalpaiguri Central Cooperative Bank \|url=https://www.jalpaiguriccb.com/ \|website=jalpaiguriccb.com \|access-date=21 September 2020}}</ref>
	* Several lakes in Rajbari Palace ground among them, the largest one excavated in the time of Raja Sarbadev Raikot by famous contractor Deenu Gomasta of Dinajpur somewhere around the middle of nineteenth century.
			== Utility services ==
	* Raipur Tea Estate,Rangdhamali,Jalpaiguri.
			The municipality is responsible for providing basic services, such as ] and ]. 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.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Guha\|first=Kamal\|date=11 June 2019\|title=গরমে শহরবাসীকে বাড়তি পানীয় জল সরবরাহ জলপাইগুড়ি পুরসভার\|url=https://bengali.oneindia.com/news/west-bengal/jalpaiguri-municipality-starts-one-hour-more-water-flow-for-055777.html\|access-date=20 September 2020\|website=One India\|language=bn}}</ref>
	* Jalpaiguri Nawab Bari.
	* Jubilee Park, a park located on the spurs of the River Teesta, from where one can get a sprawling beauty of the Sunrise and Sunset
	* India's first Forensic Science laboratory in the Police Lines, Racecourse Para.
	* King Shaheber Ghat
	* Rabindra Bhawan (also called the Arya Natya Samaj), one of the pioneering cultural centre of the city since the early of the twentieth century.
	* The ].
	* Teesta Udyan, a children's park along the banks of the River Karala.
	* Sarojendra Deb Raikat Kala Kendra, an Art Gallery opposite the Town Club Stadium.
	* Town Club Stadium'
	* Jogomaya Kalibari, a famous temple dedicated to the ] on Temple Street. It also houses a temple of Baba Loknath.
	* Durga Puja, especially "The Ravana Badh" at Babupara
	* Devi Bhramari Temple near the village of Boda on the banks of river Teesta which is regarded as
	one of the 51 ] of India. People believed that the sacred left toe of ] ] has fallen after the famous daksha-yajna.
	* Several Tea Gardens (Karala Valley Tea Garden, Raipur Tea garden, Jaipur Tea garden, Denguajhar T.G.) are very near to Jalpaiguri Town and are worth a visit.
	* GOSALA mela near Denguajhar (Organised by Shri Baikunthnath Pinjrapol Gosala)
	* ] Mandir- It is believed that Devi Chaudhurani the bandit queen from the novel of ], has her Kali Temple near the bank of Karala and has an underground sub-way till the banks of Teesta.
	* ] An old Shiva temple about 15 km from the town, established more than five hundred years ago.
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	* Jatileshar Temple- Another ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, from the time of ]{{disambiguation needed\|date=October 2013}} period.
	* ], about {{convert\|80\|km\|abbr=on}} west of the town.
	* ], a wildlife national park located north towards the northern part of Jalpaiguri district.
	* Subham Building the house with beautiful look,and which was honoured by the presence of Desh Bondhu Chittaranjan Das,Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose,Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy,dabi choudhurani kali mandhir was 90 year oldand many other freedom fighters, and which still shows the business sector and techniques to the district.<sup>'''''(Verification needed.)'''''</sup>

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	==Education==

	==~~=Schools=~~==		==Transport==
			=== Rail ===
	Other than the ], there are private schools administered by either the ] or ] or other non Christian schools{{emdash}}these schools are affiliated mostly to the ] and the rest to the C.B.S.E. Board. Jalpaiguri is home to some of the best known schools under the WBCHSE, like the Zilla School and the Government Girls' School, Fanindra Dev Institution (FDI). Suniti Bala Girls High School (formerly Karala Girls' School) is the oldest girls' school in the region. The Jalpaiguri Zilla School is over 125 years old. Schools like ](affiliated to C.B.S.E. Board), Mount Literia Zee School, ] and the D.A.V. School have been opened recently at the ] and JSPC Road in ] (near Goshala More) and ] at Magazine Road in Central Jalpaiguri.
			Jalpaiguri city region has four important railway stations:-
			# ] is the oldest station in the area.
			# ] was opened in 1944 and is the primarily crucial railway station of the city.
			# ] lies at Mohitnagar in the ].
			# ] is situated at the further western part of the city. The railway station serves Jalpaiguri, Raninagar and other nearby places.

	===~~Colleges~~===		=== Road ===
			]
	All colleges in the city are affiliated to the ] except ] which is an autonomous college under the ]. The ] is the leading Science and Arts college in the district of Jalpaiguri. Other colleges include Excel College, Mount College, Loreto Convent(Girls) College, ], and ]. A branch of ] has been set up in the suburbs of the city and is affiliated to ]. There is also a Law college, Polytechnic college and Pharmacist college at College Square and City Circle .
			The ] and the National Highway 31D ] (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 of ] also operates buses from Jalpaiguri to its border town ]/ ], ]. Air-conditioned sleeper coach bus service is also available from Jalpaiguri to ] (Banglashree Express).<ref>{{Cite web\|date=18 July 2018\|title=Ac Volvo bus will ply in 20 new routes {{!}} Kolkata - News18 Bangla, Today's Latest Bengali News\|url=https://bengali.news18.com/news/kolkata/ac-volvo-bus-will-ply-in-20-new-routes-196771.html\|access-date=20 September 2020\|website=bengali.news18.com\|language=bn}}</ref> There are several bus stands<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Bus Services in Jalpaiguri, Jalpaiguri Bus Services\|url=https://www.jalpaigurionline.in/city-guide/bus-services-in-jalpaiguri\|access-date=20 September 2020\|website=jalpaigurionline.in}}</ref> in Jalpaiguri:-
	==Sports==
			* 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 the ] region, i.e., ], Birpara, are available from here.
			* Bowbazaar Bus Stand: Bus services to ] are available from here.

			=== Air ===
	Jalpaiguri has six stadiums. Of all the six, the Town Club Stadium and the Jalpaiguri Sports Complex are the most important. The rest are generally sites for cultural programmes, domestic fairs and games.
			The nearest airport is ], ], which lies 45 km north-west from Jalpaiguri city centre, with regular flights to major cities like ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and has international connectivity with ] and ].

	==~~Transport~~==		== Education ==
			] (JGEC) campus]]
	The ] of Jalpaiguri is very well connected with the other cities of ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ],etc. through railways as well as airways. The main railway station connecting Jalpaiguri with the rest of the state/country is the ]. The other stations include the ], ] at Station Feeder Road, Jalpaiguri Junction (Mohitnagar) at SJDA Road and Jalpaiguri Crossing (Raninagar Jalpaiguri) at Raninagar in Central Jalpaiguri. The nearest domestic airport to the city is the ].
			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; ] and ] are also used.<ref name=educationsystem>{{cite web \|title= Annual Report 2007–2008 \|url= http://www.wbsed.gov.in/wbsed/readwrite/AnnualReportSchoolEducation_07-08.pdf \|publisher= Department of School Education, Government of West Bengal \|access-date= 10 December 2011 \|page= 69 \|archive-date= 7 January 2019 \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190107040131/http://www.wbsed.gov.in/wbsed/readwrite/AnnualReportSchoolEducation_07-08.pdf%20 \|url-status= dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title= List of most reputed schools in West Bengal\|url= http://wbbse.org/skolkata.htm\|publisher= West Bengal Board of Secondary Education\|access-date= 10 December 2011\|archive-date= 7 January 2019\|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190107040440/http://wbbse.org/skolkata.htm%20\|url-status= dead}}</ref> Schools in Jalpaiguri follow the ]. After completing their secondary education, students typically enroll in schools that have a higher secondary facility and are affiliated with the ], the ] (ICSE), or the ] (CBSE).<ref name=educationsystem /> They usually choose a focus on liberal arts, business, or science. Vocational programs are also available.<ref name=educationsystem /> In 2012, the Government proposed a medical college for the suburb of Paharpur.<ref>{{cite news \|last=Ganguly\|first=Arnab \|title=Medical college for Indian cities \|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120712/jsp/siliguri/story_15718501.jsp\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717082133/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120712/jsp/siliguri/story_15718501.jsp\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=17 July 2012\|access-date=27 October 2012 \|newspaper=The Telegraph \|date=12 July 2012}}</ref>

			Colleges include:
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			*]
			*]
			*] is the pharmacy college which offers pharmacy courses under West Bengal State Council of Technical Education, ]. There is also an industrial training institute in the city.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Private education Bill passed amidst Opposition walkout\|url=http://thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=415836&catid=42\|access-date=7 July 2012\|newspaper=The Statesman\|date=6 July 2012\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121220042108/http://thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=415836&catid=42\|archive-date=20 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Bill passed to set up private varsity\|url=http://www.asianage.com/kolkata/bill-passed-set-private-varsity-653\|access-date=7 July 2012\|newspaper=Asian Age\|date=7 July 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211054143/http://www.asianage.com/kolkata/bill-passed-set-private-varsity-653\|archive-date=11 December 2017\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
			*] is an autonomous institution of the ], one of premier technical institutes is present in Jalpaiguri, best known for scientists like ]. It is located near the ] (West Bengal State Highway 12A) at Denguajhar, Jalpaiguri.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.google.com/maps/@26.5456466,88.7037619,18.5z\|title=Google Maps\|website=Google Maps\|language=en\|access-date=8 August 2018}}</ref> The institute is one of the oldest institutes of engineering in the state.
			*], established in 2022, is a full-fledged tertiary referral Government Medical college. It is located at Jalpaiguri town of West Bengal. The college imparts the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). The hospital associated with the college is one of the largest hospitals in the Jalpaiguri district. The yearly undergraduate student intake is 100 from the year 2022.
			*] is the city's law college.
			*], is a Government Diploma level institute with 3 yrs.(10+) Civil, Electrical, Mechanical & Automobile Engineering.
			*], all of which are affiliated with the ]. Also, since 2011, the second campus of the university with the same name provides with master's degrees in arts, sciences, and commerce.<ref>{{cite news\|last=EOI\|first=Correspondence\|title=NBDD minister inaugurates multiple projects\|url=http://echoofindia.com/cooch-behar-nbdd-minister-inaugurates-multiple-projects-cooch-behar-48723\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114100759/http://echoofindia.com/cooch-behar-nbdd-minister-inaugurates-multiple-projects-cooch-behar-48723\|archive-date=14 January 2015}}</ref>
			*]
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			== Notable people ==
	==Status==
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	Jalpaiguri is regarded as the most important city next to ] in ] and the 8th most urban city in West Bengal. It is regarded as the commercial capital of the ] region. It occupies a special place in the state of tourism.It is known as the Gateway to the ]. Many very important places lie within the city such as the: ], Spark Avenue, Galaxy Square, Airport More, Laurel Avenue, SJDA Road, JSPC Road, Mercury Square, City Circle, Shilpasamiti Square,etc. The ] is divided into basically three parts, namely the~ Central, North and ](s). Shopping is the most ideal point of doing in the ]. It is hence a significant City in both terms of trade as well as tourism.
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			* ], Indian born American inventor, research scientist and Technical Program Manager at the ], New Port, ], USA
			* ], Indian ] and coach who represented India at the international level.
			* ], the heptathlete was born here.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/could-never-afford-nutritious-food-required-by-athlete-asian-gold-medallist-swapna-barmans-father-4745931/\|title=Could never afford nutritious food required by athlete, Asian gold-medallist Swapna Barman's father\|date=11 July 2017\|work=The Indian Express\|access-date=17 July 2017\|language=en-US}}</ref>
			* ], an economist, ] ] in English, ] and specialist in ] and ] cult.
			* ], the eminent singer-songwriter was born here.
			* ], Tollywood actress and ] from Jadavpur constituency.
			* ], Indian ] of the 1970s
			* ], Bengali author of novels like ''Uttoradhikar'', ''Kalpurush'', and ''Kaalbela''.
			* ], Former Prime Minister of ] during 1991 to 1996 & 2001 to 2006 and leader of ].
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	== ~~Notable~~ ~~residents~~ ==		== See also ==
			* ]
	*]
			* ]
	* ]
	* ], renowned fiction writer in English
	* ], famous Bengali author of novels like Uttoradhikar, Kalpurush, Kaalbela, etc.
	* ], renowned football player and coach who represented India at the international level.
	* ], Bengali actress
	* ], Senior Cabinet Minister government of West Bengal, Member of Parliament, President Indian Political Science Association

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City in West Bengal, India This article is about the city in India. For other uses, see Jalpaiguri (disambiguation).

City in West Bengal, India

Jalpaiguri
City
From top, left-to-right: Kanchenjunga from outskirts of Jalpaiguri city,Jalpaiguri Rajbari Gate, Raikat Temple
JalpaiguriLocation in West Bengal, IndiaShow map of West BengalJalpaiguriJalpaiguri (India)Show map of India
Coordinates: 26°31′N 88°44′E / 26.52°N 88.73°E / 26.52; 88.73
Country	India
State	West Bengal
District	Jalpaiguri
Founded	1869
Founded by	British India
Government
• Type	Municipality
• Body	Jalpaiguri Municipality Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority Jalpaiguri Zilla Parishad
• Chairman of Jalpaiguri Municipality	Papia Pal
• Chairman of SJDA	Sourav Chakraborty
• Sahakari Sabadhipati of Jalpaiguri Zilla Parishad	Sima Chowdhury (Since 14 August 2023)
Area
• City	12.95 km (5.00 sq mi)
Elevation	89 m (292 ft)
Population
• City	107,341
• Rank	19th in West Bengal
• Density	8,300/km (21,000/sq mi)
• Metro	169,002
Demonym(s)	Jalpaigurians, Jalpaiguribashi
Languages
• Official	Bengali
• Additional official	English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	735101 - 735 110 (city limits), 735120 - 735134 (suburbs)
Telephone code	+913561
Vehicle registration	WB - 71, WB - 72
Lok Sabha constituency	Jalpaiguri
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Jalpaiguri, Rajganj, Maynaguri, Mal, Dabgram-Fulbari, Dhupguri, Nagrakata
Per Capita Income	₹193,726 (US$2,300) (2024-25)
Precipitation	3,395 mm (134 in)
Avg. annual temperature	24.8 °C (77 °F)
Website	jalpaigurimunicipality.org jalpaiguri.gov.in jalpaigurizp.in
The coordinates given here are in metric system and based upon the Microsoft Encarta Reference Library Map Center 2005 The Vehicle Code given here based upon the Jalpaiguri District Court documentations.

Jalpaiguri is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Jalpaiguri district as well as of the Jalpaiguri division of West Bengal, covering the jurisdiction of the five districts of North Bengal. The city is located on the banks of the Teesta River and Karala River, on the foothills of the Himalayas. The city is home to the circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court, the other seat being at Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Jalpaiguri features the Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College, the second campus of the University of North Bengal and the Biswa Bangla Krirangan/ Jalpaiguri Sports Village. It lies 35 km (22 mi) east of its twin city, Siliguri. The merging of the two cities makes it the largest metropolis of the region.

Etymology

The name "Jalpaiguri" comes from the word "Jalpai" meaning Ceylon olive, which grew in the city and adjacent areas. And "Guri" means a place.

Geography

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

Climate

Temperature

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. 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. The lowest temperature ever dropped in Jalpaiguri city was 2.2 °C, recorded on 5 February 1914.

Rainfall and other conditions

As Jalpaiguri is located on the base of the Himalayas, the city receives a high amount of rainfall throughout the year. The average annual rainfall is approximately 3400 mm. 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. On an average, the rainy days in Jalpaiguri city are 100. 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. 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)	38.8 (101.8)	38.4 (101.1)	35.1 (95.2)	33.5 (92.3)	40.9 (105.6)
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)
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
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST)	77	68	62	69	74	80	82	82	83	80	75	77	76
Source: India Meteorological Department

Demographics

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) 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. The main languages spoken here are Bengali, Hindi and Nepali.

Religions in Jalpaiguri
Religion			Percent
Hinduism			88.16%
Islam			9.64%
Christianity			0.97%
Buddhism			0.54%
Others			1.20%
Distribution of religions. Others include Sikhs (0.47%) and Jains (0.22%)

Civic administration

Civic administration is the responsibility of the Jalpaiguri Municipality which is the sixth oldest in West Bengal after that of Kolkata, Howrah, Berhampore, Burdwan and Siuri. 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. The All India Trinamool Congress is in the power of this municipal body. The chairperson of the municipality is Papia Pal.

Economy

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.

Utility services

The municipality is responsible for providing basic services, such as potable water and sanitation. 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.

Transport

Rail

Jalpaiguri city region has four important railway stations:-

Jalpaiguri Town is the oldest station in the area.
Jalpaiguri Road was opened in 1944 and is the primarily crucial railway station of the city.
Mohitnagar lies at Mohitnagar in the Haldibari-New Jalpaiguri line.
Raninagar Jalpaiguri Junction is situated at the further western part of the city. The railway station serves Jalpaiguri, Raninagar and other nearby places.

Road

The Asian Highway 2 and the National Highway 31D 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 of Bhutan also operates buses from Jalpaiguri to its border town Jaigaon/ Phuentsholing, Bhutan. Air-conditioned sleeper coach bus service is also available from Jalpaiguri to Kolkata (Banglashree Express). There are several bus stands 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 the Dooars region, i.e., Malbazar, Birpara, are available from here.
Bowbazaar Bus Stand: Bus services to Haldibari are available from here.

Air

The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri, which lies 45 km north-west from Jalpaiguri city centre, with regular flights to major cities like Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Guwahati and has international connectivity with Paro and Bangkok.

Education

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; Nepali and Hindi are also used. 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 the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), or the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). They usually choose a focus on liberal arts, business, or science. Vocational programs are also available. In 2012, the Government proposed a medical college for the suburb of Paharpur.

Colleges include:

Ananda Chandra College
Ananda Chandra College of Commerce
Institute of Pharmacy, Jalpaiguri is the pharmacy college which offers pharmacy courses under West Bengal State Council of Technical Education, Kolkata. There is also an industrial training institute in the city.
Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College is an autonomous institution of the Government of West Bengal, one of premier technical institutes is present in Jalpaiguri, best known for scientists like Promode R. Bandyopadhyay. It is located near the National Highway 27 (West Bengal State Highway 12A) at Denguajhar, Jalpaiguri. The institute is one of the oldest institutes of engineering in the state.
Jalpaiguri Government Medical College and Hospital, established in 2022, is a full-fledged tertiary referral Government Medical college. It is located at Jalpaiguri town of West Bengal. The college imparts the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). The hospital associated with the college is one of the largest hospitals in the Jalpaiguri district. The yearly undergraduate student intake is 100 from the year 2022.
Jalpaiguri Law College is the city's law college.
Jalpaiguri Polytechnic Institute, is a Government Diploma level institute with 3 yrs.(10+) Civil, Electrical, Mechanical & Automobile Engineering.
St. Xavier's College, all of which are affiliated with the University of North Bengal. Also, since 2011, the second campus of the university with the same name provides with master's degrees in arts, sciences, and commerce.
P.D. Women's College

Notable people

Promode R. Bandyopadhyay, Indian born American inventor, research scientist and Technical Program Manager at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, New Port, Rhode Island, USA
P. K. Banerjee, Indian footballer and coach who represented India at the international level.
Swapna Barman, the heptathlete was born here.
Ratan Lal Basu, an economist, fiction author in English, Indologist and specialist in Yoga and Tantra cult.
Moushumi Bhowmik, the eminent singer-songwriter was born here.
Mimi Chakraborty, Tollywood actress and Member of Parliament from Jadavpur constituency.
Sukalyan Ghosh Dastidar, Indian footballer of the 1970s
Samaresh Majumdar, Bengali author of novels like Uttoradhikar, Kalpurush, and Kaalbela.
Khaleda Zia, Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh during 1991 to 1996 & 2001 to 2006 and leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

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External links

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Jalpaiguri travel guide from Wikivoyage
Official website of Jalpaiguri Municipality Archived 17 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine
Official website of Jalpaiguri district
West Bengal Jalpaiguri District
Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority

Cities, towns and locations in Jalpaiguri district

Cities, municipal
and census towns

Jalpaiguri Sadar subdivision	Banarhat Binnaguri, Rajganj Chakiabhita Dabgram Dakshin Khagrabari Dhupguri Gairkata Jalpaiguri Kharia Mainaguri Telipara Tea Garden
Malbazar subdivision	Chalsa Dakshin Odlabari Lataguri Mangalbari Malbazar Matelli Odlabari

Locations
other than cities and towns

Jalpaiguri Sadar subdivision	Belakoba Binnaguri Dakshin Khairbari Khayerkhal Phulbari Rajganj
Malbazar subdivision	Bagrakote Batabari Tea Garden Dam Dim Gajoldoba Gurjangjhora Tea Garden Murti Nagrakata Rajadanga Samsing Sulkapara Zurantee Tea Garden

Tea estates

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See also	List of cities in West Bengal by population
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