Living in Jalpāiguri
Jalpāiguri is a city in West Bengal, India, home to 107,832 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 1%, #22 of 3,608), single pensioners (top 3%, #98 of 3,335), young families (top 5%, #162 of 3,335).
Residents107,832
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport44 km (Bagdogra)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km178,500 people
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 0 m
Nearest major riverTista, 2.5 km
Main railway line1.1 km
Border with Bangladesh14 km
Distance to New Delhi1,160 km
Within 10 km107,832 people
Winter daylight10 h 28 min, sunset 12:18
See Jalpāiguri on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jalpāiguri
- The border with Bangladesh is 14 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 28 min and sets around 12:18; in late June it sets around 15:01.
How Jalpāiguri ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #162 of 3,335 | #9 of 132 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #1,306 of 3,608 | #70 of 135 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #316 of 3,335 | #21 of 132 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #243 of 3,335 | #14 of 132 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #502 of 3,335 | #10 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #98 of 3,335 | #5 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #493 of 3,608 | #12 of 135 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #1,118 of 2,738 | #64 of 128 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #1,014 of 2,471 | #63 of 117 | Map |
| DINKS | 50 | #1,133 of 2,212 | #64 of 111 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #237 of 3,608 | #20 of 135 | Map |
| Commuter | 71 | #942 of 2,549 | #62 of 119 | Map |
| Car-free household | 62 | #750 of 2,006 | #61 of 104 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #1,015 of 3,335 | #64 of 132 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #1,294 of 3,608 | #66 of 135 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 48 | #843 of 2,212 | #62 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 53 | #1,284 of 3,608 | #67 of 135 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #573 of 3,335 | #46 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #2,140 of 3,608 | #66 of 135 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 78 | #22 of 3,608 | #11 of 135 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #2,829 of 3,608 | #63 of 135 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #2,131 of 3,608 | #64 of 135 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #811 of 3,608 | #44 of 135 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #828 of 3,608 | #60 of 135 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #948 of 3,608 | #25 of 135 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 63 | #1,297 of 3,608 | #68 of 135 | Map |
| Digital native | 44 | #1,140 of 2,738 | #63 of 128 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.