Siliguri

Also known as Shiliguri

Siliguri (, ; ), also known as Shiliguri, is a major tier-II city in West Bengal. It forms the Twin Cities with the neighbouring city of Jalpaiguri. The city spans areas of the Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts in the Indian state of West Bengal. Known as the "Gateway of Northeast India", It is located on the banks of the Mahananda in the foothills of the Himalayas. Siliguri is the third largest urban agglomeration in West Bengal, after Kolkata and Asansol.

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Siliguri is a major city in West Bengal, India, located in the foothills of the Himalayas and known as the "Gateway of Northeast India" because of its strategic position. It is the third-largest urban area in West Bengal and forms a twin-city with its neighboring city of Jalpaiguri.

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Siliguri
Settlement.native_name_lang: bn
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_caption: Clockwise from top left: Siliguri aerial view, Science Centre entrance, Ewam India Monastery, Toy Train in Siliguri, Teesta River, Lions Clock Tower, Sevoke Roadway Bridge, Siliguri City Centre, ISKCON Temple, Siliguri traffic
Settlement.pushpin_map: India West Bengal#India3
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in West Bengal##Location in India
Settlement.coordinates: [1]
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_type3: No. of Wards
Settlement.subdivision_name1: West Bengal
Settlement.subdivision_name3: 47
Settlement.established_date: 1994
Settlement.nicknames: Gateway to the Dooars, Gateway of Northeast India, City of Hospitality
Settlement.government_type: Municipal corporation
Settlement.governing_body: Siliguri Municipal Corporation
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor

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Official website

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Encyclopedic overview

37 sections

Contents

History
Etymology
Modern history
Geography
Location
Climate
Temperature
Rainfall and other conditions
Demographics
Languages
Religion
Governance and politics
Civic administration
Municipal finance
Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha constituency
Civic services and infrastructure
Flora and fauna
Flora
Fauna
Transport
Roads
Bus services
Rail
Air
Educational facilities
University
Colleges
Schools
Media
Sports facilities
Kanchenjunga Stadium
Municipal corporation indoor stadium
Visitors' attractions
Notable people
See also
References
External links

Siliguri has great strategic importance in West Bengal, with convenient access to three international borders: Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. It also connects the North-East with mainland India. Located in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas, Siliguri is a significant trading and transportation hub.

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