About Dhupguri

Dhupguri (Bengali: ) is a town, municipality in Jalpaiguri district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is one of the main business centre of Dooars area. Dhupguri municipality was established in 2001. Dhupguri is located at 2636N 8901E / 26.60N 89.02E / 26.60; 89.02. It has an average elevation of 80metres (262feet).Itis a municipal town of the Jalpaiguri district.It is located just beside the foothill regions of north-eastern Himalayas. As of 2001 India census, Dhupguri had a population of 37,998. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Dhupguri has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78% and, female literacy is 67%. In Dhupguri, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. There is a Rajbongshi community surrounding of Dhupguri. The word Rajbongshi means literally "Royal community". They have a rich cultural heritage and their own language. The Koches called themselves "Kamateshwars" ...