Siliguri, also known as ‘The Gateway of Northeast India’ is the third-largest urban agglomeration in West Bengal, after Kolkata and Asansol. It has great strategic importance in West Bengal. It is located conveniently, connecting four international borders i.e. China, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan.

Siliguri also connects the North-East with the Indian mainland and is connected with all other districts of West Bengal. It is a trading and transportation hub. Because of the unique location of Siliguri, it occupies the position of trade hub of North Bengal.