Gateway to the Dooars
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Alipurduar |
|---|---|
| Division | Jalpaiguri |
| Area | 3,383 sq km |
| Population | 1.49 Million |
| Literacy rate | 78.57% |
| Sex ratio | 949 |
| Subdivisions | Alipurduar Sadar |
Alipurduar district is one of the important districts of North Bengal. Surrounded by hills and forests, the district is especially known for its geographical diversity, agriculture and rural life.
The administrative centre of Alipurduar district is the town of Alipurduar. Being part of the Dooars region, the district clearly shows the imprint of natural beauty, reserve forests and a hilly environment.
Agriculture, forest resources, local businesses and the service sector play an important role in this district. Many families depend on tea gardens, farming and local enterprises.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alipurduar PS | Alipurduar | 03564-255100 |
| Falakata PS | Falakata | 03563-260242 |
| Madarihat PS | Madarihat | 03563-262223 |
| Kalchini PS | Kalchini | 03566-240100 |
| Kumargram PS | Kumargram | 03564-252224 |
Alipurduar Junction & New Alipurduar (NEFR division HQ); Falakata, Hasimara, Madarihat stations
NH 17, NH 27, NH 31, NH 317
Bagdogra Airport (Siliguri, ~150 km)
Tiger habitat in the Buxa hills with Buxa Fort trek
Famous for one-horned rhinos and elephant safaris
Riverside village with Mahakal cave trek
Forest gateway to Buxa with nature museum and orchidarium
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Alipurduar District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Large tea estates
Forestry & eco-tourism (Buxa, Jaldapara)
Kalonunia rice & paddy cultivation
Railway employment & trade
The headquarters of Alipurduar district is at Alipurduar. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Alipurduar district has 1 subdivision (Alipurduar Sadar) and 6 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of Alipurduar district is the Buxa Tiger Reserve — the tiger sanctuary on the Buxa hills and the Buxa Fort trek. Jalpaiguri's neighbouring National Park and Jayanti are also worth visiting.
You can apply online for domicile, income and caste certificates on the West Bengal e-District portal (edistrict.wb.gov.in). Applications can also be made at district service centres and subdivision offices.
The official district portal of Alipurduar district is https://alipurduar.gov.in. It provides district administration, notices, services and contact information.