Jalpaiguri (জলপাইগুড়ি) is a district in northern West Bengal, India, in the Himalayan foothills and plains of the Dooars. Its administrative headquarters is Jalpaiguri town. The district is known for tea gardens, forests, wildlife and rivers, including the Teesta. Its landscape supports both farming and nature-based tourism.
The population includes Bengali, Rajbanshi, Nepali-speaking and Adivasi communities, whose languages, festivals and traditions shape local life. Tea cultivation and processing, agriculture, trade and services are important livelihoods. Gorumara National Park is a prominent wildlife destination, while Jalpaiguri town’s Rajbari and surrounding tea estates are notable local landmarks. Tourism provides opportunities for hospitality workers, guides and small businesses.
Common civic concerns include flooding, riverbank erosion, road maintenance, drainage and safe drinking water. Residents also care about healthcare, education, employment and tea-garden workers’ welfare. Forest conservation, human–wildlife conflict and balancing tourism with environmental protection are important issues across the district.