Filter Who's Who divisions wiseFilter 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 . The name Jalpaiguri comes from the word “olive” which means “olive” which grew in the city and adjoining areas and was visible even in 1900. The suffix “guri” means a place.The district is located between 26 ° 16 ‘and 27 ° 0’ north latitudes and 88 ° 4 ‘and 89 ° 53’ east longitudes. 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.