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Jalpaiguri

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Jalpaiguri is a busy city located in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Goshala More at Jalpaiguri 06
Goshala More at Jalpaiguri 06

It sits on the banks of the Teesta and Karala rivers. The city is found right at the foothills of the huge Himalayan mountains. You can even see the tall Kanchenjunga mountain from here.

This city is the headquarters for its local district and division. It is also very close to its twin city, Siliguri. When the two cities merge, they form a very large metropolitan area.

Kanchenjunga from Jalpaiguri 2
Kanchenjunga from Jalpaiguri 2

The name Jalpaiguri tells a story about the local plants. It comes from the Bengali words "Jalpai" and "Guri." Jalpai refers to the Ceylon olive fruit that used to grow nearby. Guri simply means a place. The weather here is very wet because of the mountains.

Goshala More at Jalpaiguri 06
Goshala More at Jalpaiguri 06

The city gets a lot of rain all year long. The average amount of rain is about 3400 mm every year. July is often the wettest month for the city. The air usually feels very humid and heavy.

Jalpaiguri has a long history of looking after its people. The city's local government, called the Municipality, is quite old. It was set up way back in 1885. This makes it the tenth oldest municipality in all of West Bengal. A chairman is elected by the people to lead the city. The city is divided into 25 different wards. Each ward elects its own councillors to help run things. The municipality also makes sure houses have clean water.

There are many important places for learning and law in the city.

College building side view
College building side view

It is home to the Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College. This is one of the oldest engineering schools in the state. There is also a new medical college that opened in 2022. The city has a special court called a circuit bench.

Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court 05
Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court 05

This bench is part of the famous Calcutta High Court. It helps people in the region with legal matters.

Getting around the city is easy because of many paths. Huge roads like National Highway 31D pass right through the area. You can take a bus to visit the country of Bhutan. There are also many railway stations for trains. Jalpaiguri Town is the oldest station in the area. Jalpaiguri Road is another very important station for travelers. Many people live here and speak Bengali, Hindi, or Nepali. The city is a lively place to visit and live.

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Kanchenjunga from Jalpaiguri 2.jpg
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Kangchenjunga from Jalpaiguri at sunrise.jpg
File:Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court 05.jpg
Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench of Calcutta High...
File:Goshala More at Jalpaiguri 06.jpg
Goshala More at Jalpaiguri 06.jpg
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College building side view.jpg
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