Subject Description Geographical area (sq. kms) 3386.18 Annual rainfall 2548.8 mm Temperature 37.9⁰ cel (max) 7.8⁰ cel (min) Geographical Location 26⁰15′47″ & 26⁰59′34″ N Latitude 88⁰23′2″ & 89⁰7′30″ E Longitude District Head Quarter Jalpaiguri Sub-Division [i) Jalpaiguri Sadar ii) Dhupguri iii) Mal] (3 Sub-Divisions ... Filter Who's Who divisions wiseFilter The name Jalpaiguri came from the word “Jalpai “ meaning “Olive” which grew in the town and adjacent areas and were even visible in the 1900. The suffix “guri “ means a place. The District of Jalpaiguri is placed as one of the oldest and renowned districts in the Union of India . The simplicity , natural beauty of this district touches the hearts and minds of all who have been here .