Is Siliguri a metro city?
Is Siliguri a metro city?
It is located on the banks of the Mahananda River and the Teesta River at the foothills of the Himalayas. Siliguri is the third largest urban agglomeration in West Bengal, after Kolkata and Asansol….
| Siliguri | |
|---|---|
| Population (2011) | |
| • Metropolitan City | 513,264 |
| • Rank | 3rd in West Bengal |
| • Urban | 701,489 |
Who is the SI of Siliguri?
Jurisdiction Area (In Sq.km)
| Name of the Police Station | SILIGURI POLICE STATION |
|---|---|
| Out Post | 1. PANITANKI TOP-I (From ward No. 10 – 16 SMC, In charge of Panitanki TOP -SI AMARTYA CHAKRABORTY- 9933919187). 2) KHALPARA TOP-II(From ward No. 04 – 09, SMC In charge of Khalpara TOP -SI SANDIP DUTTA- 9832520666) |
Who is the commissioner of Siliguri Metropolitan Police?
Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma, IPS (a DIGP rank officer) has taken over charge of the Commissioner of Police Silliguri Police Commissionerate ….Siliguri Metropolitan Police.
| Siliguri Metropolitan Police শিলিগুড়ি মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশ | |
|---|---|
| Agency executive | Gaurav Sharma, IPS, Commissioner of Police |
| Parent agency | West Bengal Police |
| Facilities |
Is Siliguri a city or town?
Siliguri is situated at the base of the Himalaya mountains in the plains of Darjeeling District by the side of River Mahananda. It is the 2nd largest city in West Bengal and known as the gateway of North-Eastern India.
Who is the DGP of West Bengal?
| West Bengal Police | |
|---|---|
| Gazetted Officers | 200 IPS officers |
| Minister responsible | Mamata Banerjee, Department of Home (West Bengal) |
| Agency executive | Shri Manoj Malaviya, IPS, DGP (Interim Charge) |
| Parent agency | Department of Home (West Bengal) |
How many Muslims are there in Siliguri?
Islam is second most popular religion in city of Siliguri with approximately 5.37 % following it….Siliguri Religion 2011.
| Description | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 472,108 | 91.98 % |
| Muslims | 27,559 | 5.37 % |
| Christian | 4,832 | 0.94 % |
| Sikh | 1,089 | 0.21 % |
Is Siliguri an expensive city?
A single person estimated monthly costs are 298$ (22,226₹) without rent. Siliguri is 74.83% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Siliguri is, on average, 96.29% lower than in New York.