West Bengal

Siliguri

Gateway to the Northeast

60/100
Average
Rs 6k+1BHK Rent
AQI 77Moderate
Use normal cautionSafety
Needs researchSettlement fit

City At a Glance

Population
7.5 L
Census estimate
Area
344 km²
Elevation
122m
above sea level
Avg Temp
23°C
annual average
Cost Index
Low
City Type
Tier 2
State
West Bengal
Coordinates
26.73°N
88.40°E

Livability Scores

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Education57
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Healthcare53
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Safety59
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Cost of Living70
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AQI58
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Transport53
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Lifestyle57
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Economy60
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Weather64
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National average
Best For
Tier 2Northeast GatewayTea Country
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Air Quality Index

77
Satisfactory
Safe for most people outdoors
Good0–50
Satisfactory51–100
Moderate101–200
Poor201–300
Very Poor301–400
Severe401–500
Source: CPCB via OpenAQ
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Climate & Rainfall

Avg Temp
23°C
Hottest
29°C
Coolest
18°C
Annual Rain
901mm
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M
Apr
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Hot ≥33°CWarm 30–32°CPleasantRainfall

Source: IMD historical averages · Current month highlighted

City Essentials

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Top Hospitals

North Bengal Medical College & Hospital
Government Teaching Hospital
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District Hospital Siliguri
Government Hospital
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Neotia Getwel Multispecialty Hospital
Private Hospital
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Key Institutions

University of North Bengal
State University
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Siliguri Institute of Technology
Engineering College
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North Bengal Medical College & Hospital
Medical College
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Transport Hubs

Bagdogra Airport
Domestic
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New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station
Indian Railways
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Siliguri Junction Railway Station
Indian Railways
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Cultural Climate

Bengali and Hindi widely spoken; Nepali is common too. PSU colonies (IOC, ONGC, BSF) make it comfortable for transferees from any state.

Migrant Openness
Moderate
Language Barrier
Low
PSU Presence
Strong presence
City Character

Commercial hub for North Bengal with a vibrant mix of Bengali, Nepali, and migrant communities.

Where Most People Start

Shortlisted localities in Siliguri

Hand-picked areas — click any card to explore rent, schools, hospitals and more.

Pradhannagar

3 km from centre

Mid-range
1 BHK
₹7k-10k
2 BHK
₹11k-16k

The heartbeat of residential Siliguri. Pradhannagar is the main municipal ward — organised streets, key hospitals (North Bengal Medical), markets and schools within walking distance. The default choice for most new arrivals.

City CentreFamily ZoneWell-Connected
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Matigara

6 km from centre

Mid-range
1 BHK
₹6k-9k
2 BHK
₹10k-14k

Growing residential belt along NH-31. Home to North Bengal University and several engineering colleges. More spread out than central Siliguri, with budget housing options and good highway connectivity.

Educational HubHighway AccessDeveloping
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Bhaktinagar

4 km from centre

Mid-range
1 BHK
₹8k-15k
2 BHK
₹12k-22k

A lively residential area in central Siliguri with markets, schools, and good connectivity to all parts of the city.

Family ZoneCentral
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City Details

State / UTWest Bengal
Coordinates26.7271°N, 88.3953°E
Elevation122 metres above sea level
City ClassificationTier 2
Estimated Population7.5 L
Urban Area344 km²
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