Siliguri also known as Gateway of North East India is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. Siliguri is located on the banks of the Mahananda River and the foothills of the Himalayas, it is a principal commercial, tourism, transportation, and educational centre of North Bengal. As of 2011, the city had 5 Lakh residents; the urban agglomeration, which comprises the city and its suburbs, was home to approximately 7 Lakhs, making it the most populous city in North Bengal. Siliguri being a commercial hub for the North East, it draws migrants from other states who come in search of livilihood. It is also the transit point for air, road and rail traffic to the neighbouring countries of Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, and to the North East. It is famous for its four 'T's i.e.; Tea, Transport, Tourism and Timber. As of 2011, Siliguri has been witnessing an economic boom in the organised retail, hospitality and real estate industries due to population growth and its strategic geographical location. The total area of Siliguri UA, popularly known as Greater Siliguri comprises 210 km2 whereas the suburbs area comprise 62 km2. The city of Siliguri runs 48 km from North to south and 34 km from east to west. The Greater Siliguri consists of scattered settlements such as, Siliguri town, New Jalpaiguri, Sukna, Bagdogra, Fulbari block, Matigara, NBMC, Shivmandir.