Why is Jalpaiguri famous?

Jalpaiguri is famous for its traditional handicrafts especially cane and bamboo crafts. Other materials which you can carry back as souvenirs and gifts include wall hangings, jute and wooden artworks and other traditionally made Jewellery.

Is Jalpaiguri and Siliguri same?

NJP acts as a connecting base for the Northeastern states to the Indian mainland. NJP is the railway station of the largest city of North Bengal (Siliguri), which is popularly referred as the gateway of northeast India. New Jalpaiguri railway station is amongst the top hundred booking stations of Indian Railway.

Who is the king of Jalpaiguri?

Sisya Singha was given the title “Raikat” or “family guardian”, and his descendants were hereditary prime ministers of the Koch Bihar successor state to the Kamata kingdom. They were given the land of Baikunthopur in the present Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal.

Which river flows through the Jalpaiguri district?

Tista River
Jalpaiguri, city, northern West Bengal state, northeastern India, on the west bank of the Tista River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River.

Where is Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal located?

Jalpaiguri district (Pron: dʒɔlpaːiːguɽiː) is a district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is situated between 26° 16′ and 27° 0′ North latitudes and 88° 4′ and 89° 53′ East longitudes. The district was established in 1869 in British India.

How tall is the district headquarter of Jalpaiguri?

The name “Jalpaiguri” comes from the word “Jalpai” meaning olive, and “Guri” meaning a place. Jalpaiguri is the district headquarter of Jalpaiguri District. It is situated at a height of 89m from Mean Sea Level.

Which is the official recruitment notice of Jalpaiguri district?

Recruitment Notice from District Health & family welfare Samity Jalpaiguri will engage different categories of staff under national Tuberculosis Elimination Programme under District Health & Family welfare samity, Jalpaiguri

What is the sex ratio of Jalpaiguri district?

In rural areas of Jalpaiguri district, sex ratio is 957 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Jalpaiguri district is considered, figure is 957 girls per 1000 boys.