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- When the British left India, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) was created. This resulted in large-scale migration across the border which continued for the next three decades. A large number of Hindus from across the border came and settled in North Bengal and thus the small village of Siliguri transformed into a town.
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Siliguri started as a small area in the northern part of city, on the front of Mahananda River, which is now Dagapur. The Treaty of Sugauli in 1816, signed between Britain-Nepal, changed the prospects of Siliguri, and it became a point of transit for the Darjeeling hills and Nepal mainland. From 1816 onwards, Siliguri started growing rapidly as ...
Nov 13, 2019 · Siliguri is now the fastest-growing city in Eastern India after Guwahati. It is now known as the city of three Ts – tea , timber and tourism. And thus, from a land of mysterious jungles, Siliguri has emerged as one of the most vibrant cities in North East India.
Jul 9, 2023 · Cities. Source: Goibibo.com. Siliguri, a bustling city in the Indian state of West Bengal, is a hidden gem tucked away in the foothills of the majestic Himalayas. With its strategic location at the crossroads of India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, Siliguri serves as a major gateway to the northeastern states of India.
Apr 21, 2024 · Contents 1History 1.1Middle Ages history 1.2Modern history 2Geography 2.1Location 2.2Climate 3Demographics 3.1Languages 3.2Religion 4Governance and politics 4.1Civic administration 4.2Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha cons...
Mar 30, 2024 · After partition of the subcontinent into India and Pakistan in 1947 and the creation of Bangladesh in 1971, the city became a crowded refugee centre. It has grown in strategic importance because of its proximity to international borders.
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Jun 28, 2021 · The city, Siliguri has been a refuge to millions of homeless who had crossed the newly created border and settled after the Partition of Bengal. This city weaves series of settlement stories that began after the British laid jute and tea cultivation and later magnified with the partition.
JETIR Research Journal. HISTORY OF TRANSFORMATION OF SILIGURI FROM UNION BOARD TO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND ITS URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Azizul Biswas Assistant Professor Department of History Sarojini Naidu College for Women West Bengal, India. Abstract : Siliguri is the gateway to North-East India.
