Jaigaon
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Jaigaon is a lively border town in north West Bengal, serving as India's gateway to Bhutan through Phuentsholing. Its diverse local culture is reflected in lively bazaars and a mix of cuisines, all set against the scenic Himalayan foothills.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
42,254
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
26.87°, 89.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$334
Local Cost
$144
Local Income
$155
Cashless
20
English
35
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
20.2°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
28.1°C
Record Low
-0.9°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1620 mm
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.