Alipurduar (আলিপুরদুয়ার) is a district in northern West Bengal, India, bordering Bhutan and Assam. Part of the eastern Dooars, it is known for tea gardens, forests, rivers and wildlife. Alipurduar town is the district headquarters and an important railway hub.
The district is home to Bengali, Rajbanshi, Adivasi, Nepali-speaking and other communities, whose languages, festivals and traditions shape local life. Tea cultivation, agriculture, tourism, trade and railway-related services support the economy. Buxa Tiger Reserve and Jaldapara National Park are major natural landmarks, while settlements near the Bhutan border support cross-border commerce.
Common civic concerns include monsoon flooding, riverbank erosion, road maintenance and access to healthcare and education, especially in remote villages and tea-garden settlements. Tea workers’ wages, housing and welfare are important public issues. Residents also face questions about human–wildlife conflict, forest conservation, reliable drinking water, waste management and how tourism can generate local jobs without damaging sensitive habitats.