Jalpaiguri vs Darjeeling
West Bengal · West Bengal
| Metric | Jalpaiguri | Darjeeling |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,72,846 (38.7 lakh) | 18,46,823 (18.5 lakh) |
| Area | 3,044 km² | 3,149 km² |
| Density | 1,272 / km² | 586 / km² |
| Headquarters | Jalpaiguri | Darjeeling |
| Established | — | — |
| Native name | জলপাইগুড়ি | দার্জিলিং |
| Opportunities | 1 | 9 |
| Local resources listed | 2 | 3 |
Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri district is a district of the Indian state of West Bengal. The district was established in 1869 during British Raj. The headquarters of the district are in the city of Jalpaiguri, which is also the divisional headquarters of Jalpaiguri division.
Darjeeling
Darjeeling district is the northernmost district of the state of West Bengal in eastern India in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the eastern Sivalik Hills.The district is famous for its hill station and Darjeeling tea. Darjeeling is the district headquarters. Kurseong, Siliguri and Mirik, three major towns in the district, are the subdivisional headquarters of the district. Kalimpong was one of the subdivisions but on 14 February 2017, it officially became a separate Kalimpong district.