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

There is a high concentration of tribal people (scheduled tribes) in the three northern blocks of the district.

[4] According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Jalpaiguri, Mechiabasti covered an area of 1.983 km2.

Among the civic amenities, the protected water supply involved tube well, borewell, hand pump.

[5] Nani Bhattacharya Smarak Mahavidyalaya was established in 2000 at Mangalbari, PO Jaigaon.