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Jalpaiguri

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Area · — km²
Population · 38,72,846
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Jalpaiguri — district of West Bengal

Jalpaiguri is a district in West Bengal. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Jalpaiguri

Tea gardens, Himalayan foothills, and proximity to Darjeeling and Dooars region.

District HQ
Jalpaiguri

Must-visit places in Jalpaiguri

park

Jaldapara National Park

Wildlife sanctuary known for Indian rhinoceros, elephants, and diverse bird species.

  • park
    Buxa Tiger Reserve

    Tiger reserve spanning forested hills with rich biodiversity and trekking trails.

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Then & Now

Jalpaiguri district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
16,28,791
Census 2011 baseline
+12.8%
Population · 2026
18,36,800
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,59,101
Census 2011 baseline
-82.4%
Households · 2026
63,155
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 423 villages

Jalpaiguri district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
8,33,694Census 2011
Female population
7,95,097Census 2011
Sex ratio
954 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,59,101Census 2011
SC population
7,64,230Census 2011
ST population
3,26,536Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
18,36,800+12.8%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
63,155RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,46,502Census 2011
Cultivators
1,05,155Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,17,576Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,19,193 / 45,69,42375% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Jalpaiguri district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
58 of 423 villages have notable places mapped · 14%
  • Temple· 28
  • PHC· 12
  • College· 7
  • Hospital· 6
  • School· 5
  • High school· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Jalpaiguri district.

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All 9 mandals of Jalpaiguri

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423 villages · 80 GPs
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Top villages in Jalpaiguri

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Jalpaiguri

How many mandals and villages are in Jalpaiguri district?

Jalpaiguri district has 9 mandals and 423 revenue villages across 80 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of Jalpaiguri district?

The district headquarters of Jalpaiguri is —.

What is the pincode of Jalpaiguri district?

Jalpaiguri district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Jalpaiguri may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Jalpaiguri fall under?

Jalpaiguri district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Jalpaiguri district?

Jalpaiguri district had a population of 38,72,846 per the 2011 Census, across 423 villages.

When was Jalpaiguri district formed?

Jalpaiguri district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Jalpaiguri district?

Major rivers in Jalpaiguri district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Jalpaiguri

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