Dooars tea gardens and Gorumara
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Jalpaiguri |
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| Division | Jalpaiguri |
| Area | 3,386 sq km |
| Population | 2.4 Million |
| Literacy rate | 84.79% |
| Sex ratio | 954 |
| Subdivisions | Jalpaiguri Sadar, Malbazar, Dhupguri |
Jalpaiguri is an important administrative and natural district of North Bengal. Its geographical diversity, tea gardens, wildlife and agriculture leave a deep imprint here.
The district headquarters is Jalpaiguri town. The district is known as an important transport and agricultural hub of North Bengal.
Daily life depends to a large extent on agriculture, tea, forest resources and the service sector. The district's trade and travel connectivity are also important.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Jalpaiguri PS | Jalpaiguri | 03561-228551 |
| Malbazar PS | Malbazar | 03562-255002 |
| Dhupguri PS | Dhupguri | 03563-250040 |
| Nagrakata PS | Nagrakata | 03565-272002 |
| Rajganj PS | Rajganj | 03561-254231 |
New Jalpaiguri (major junction), Jalpaiguri Road, New Maynaguri, New Mal Junction
NH 27, NH 17, NH 31A, NH 317
Bagdogra Airport (~20 km)
Rhino and elephant habitat in the Dooars
Forests with gaur and rich birdlife
Tea-garden and forest hamlets on Himalayan foothills
Sevoke bridge over the Teesta at the hill-plain junction
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Jalpaiguri District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Dooars tea plantations
Forestry & timber
Tourism (Gorumara, Chapramari, tea tourism)
Paddy, jute, arecanut & Kalonunia rice
The headquarters of Jalpaiguri district is at Jalpaiguri. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Jalpaiguri district has 3 subdivisions (Jalpaiguri Sadar, Malbazar and Dhupguri) and 9 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of Jalpaiguri district is Gorumara National Park — the home of the Dooars' rhinos and elephants. Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary and Samsing-Suntalekhola 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 Jalpaiguri district is https://jalpaiguri.gov.in. It provides district administration, notices, services and contact information.