Living in Siliguri
Siliguri is a city in West Bengal, India, home to 515,574 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #7 of 3,335), cross-border commuters (top 1%, #8 of 3,608), expat professionals (top 4%, #116 of 3,608).
Residents515,574
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport10 km (Bagdogra)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km636,700 people
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line1.5 km
Border with Bangladesh11 km
Distance to New Delhi1,125 km
Within 10 km515,574 people
Greater areaGreater Siliguri, the core
Winter daylight10 h 28 min, sunset 12:18
See Siliguri on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Siliguri
- The border with Bangladesh is 11 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 15:03.
How Siliguri 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 | 56 | #2,500 of 3,335 | #96 of 132 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #224 of 3,608 | #26 of 135 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #329 of 3,335 | #23 of 132 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #351 of 3,335 | #25 of 132 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #2,817 of 3,335 | #90 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #2,008 of 3,335 | #74 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #3,233 of 3,608 | #104 of 135 | Map |
| Single professional | 77 | #163 of 2,738 | #31 of 128 | Map |
| Young professional | 80 | #157 of 2,471 | #30 of 117 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #172 of 2,212 | #32 of 111 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #536 of 3,608 | #32 of 135 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #167 of 2,549 | #31 of 119 | Map |
| Car-free household | 84 | #137 of 2,006 | #25 of 104 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #785 of 946 | #30 of 51 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #194 of 3,335 | #23 of 132 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #138 of 3,608 | #14 of 135 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #139 of 2,212 | #25 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #116 of 3,608 | #27 of 135 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 88 | #7 of 3,335 | #1 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #3,426 of 3,608 | #110 of 135 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 84 | #8 of 3,608 | #5 of 135 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #3,413 of 3,608 | #99 of 135 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 23 | #3,414 of 3,608 | #110 of 135 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #292 of 3,608 | #22 of 135 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #54 of 3,608 | #5 of 135 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #469 of 3,608 | #13 of 135 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 83 | #244 of 3,608 | #38 of 135 | Map |
| Digital native | 63 | #207 of 2,738 | #29 of 128 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bagdogra 12 km
- Naksalbāri 21 km
- Kurseong 24 km
- Jalpāiguri 37 km
- Dārjiling 39 km
- Kālimpong 41 km
- Maināguri 42 km
- Thākurganj 43 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.