About Hasimara

Hasimara (Bengali: ) is a small but significant town in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal state, India. It is located at 26 45' 0N latitude and 89 20' 60E longitude at an altitude of 245 metres above sea level and has a population of about 40,000 (2001 census). The town is located in the central Dooars region of the district and is surrounded by tea gardens. The town also lies on the way to Phuentsholing, the gateway to Bhutan, and the border is just about 17km away. The significance of this little town lies in the Air Force Station of the Eastern Air Command being located here. This is one of the more strategic air force bases of the Indian Air Force. Hasimara is located at 2645N 8921E / 26.75N 89.35E / 26.75; 89.35. It has an average elevation of 246metres (807feet). Being Phuentsholing (Bhutan entry gate) only 17 Km, people go for buying foreign made products. Another town nearby is Hamiltonganj where airmen go for shopping. Way is covered by green...