Siliguri, the gate way to the North East India is not only of vital importance to the State of West Bengal but India as a whole. Located at the foot of Himalayas on the verge of Terai, it presents the picturesque glimpse of the Himalayan ranges establishing its inmate charm to a visitor. Though the settlement started initially with the tea plantation and a junction station to change over to the Toy train for Darjeeling in 1880 it acquired the status of Sub Divisional town in 1907. Though by thirties it had gained weight age as a town, it was conferred Municipal status only in 1949.           

    Siliguri is located in the narrow corridor connecting Northeast with the rest of India with Bhutan in the Northeast, Bangladesh in the south and Nepal in the west. Proximity to the international borders with Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and also China places Siliguri at a strategic significance. In respect of trade, commerce and tourist traffic Siliguri occupies an extremely important position for Sikkim, Assam, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.

Number of Councillors

47

Number of Male Councillors

28

Number of Female Councillors

19

Population as per Census of India  - 2001

4,72,374

Average Annual Growth Rate   

4.87 %

Decadal Growth Rate (1991-2001)

48 %

Population Density

11,224 persons per sq. km.

Literacy rate

79.31 %

Male Literacy rate

84.03 %

Female Literacy rate

73.86 %

Slum Population

1,68,214

Slum Population

35 %

BPL Population

22.4 %

Number of Slums

154

Major Rivers

Mahananda, Fuleswari ,Jorapani

Seismic vulnerability

High ( Zone – IV )

Administrative Units

47 wards, 5 Boroughs.

Mayor – In - Council

Mayor, Deputy Mayor and 7 other Members Mayor –In – Council.

Administration

Commissioner,Secretary, Executive Engineer, Finance Officer.

Economic Base

Service, Trade, Industry etc.