It is undulating country, largely forested, with numerous rivers flowing down from the outer ranges of the Himalayas in Bhutan.

High levels of in-migration to Jaigaon from elsewhere in India has caused the environmental conditions of the city to deteriorate.

Taxi and jeep services access Siliguri, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, Mainaguri, Malbazar, Birpara, Dhupguri, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Pakyong, Hasimara, Cooch Behar, Panitanki, Jorethang, Darjeeling, Namchi, Pelling, Thimphu-Bhutan, Phuntsholing-Bhutan etc.

Nani Bhattacharya Smarak Mahavidyalaya is an affiliated college of North Bengal University located in the vicinity of Jaigaon, and offers degrees in a variety of fields.

The demand of Indian and Bhutanese consumers from nearby Phuentsholing has led to the development of the service sector in various fields.

Various segments of Indian culture are represented, and the town's proximity to Bhutan has influenced locally available commodities.

On Independence Day, students from various schools participate in events organised by the Indian Consulate to Bhutan.

Jaigaon lacks a hospital, forcing residents to travel to Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, or Siliguri for medical treatment.

Garbage collection is another major problem, with waste often left uncollected for days, leading to unsanitary conditions and health hazards.

The town also suffers from severe waterlogging during the monsoon season due to poor drainage systems, exacerbating the already inadequate sewerage infrastructure.

[11][12] The town has also seen growing cases of rapes and killings, with repeated failures by the West Bengal Police to apprehend the culprits on time, leading to protests on multiple occasions.

[13] Additionally, there is no college in Jaigaon offering science or commerce courses, which forces students to bear the extra burden of pursuing education elsewhere.

[14] The file concerning the development and expansion of Hasimara Air Force Station into domestic airport, which could have greatly benefited Jaigaon, continues to gather dust in the State Government’s office and issues pertaining to land acquisition remains unresolved at West Bengal Government's end.