page_title: Jaigaon
section_title: Culture
hierarchical_section_title: Jaigaon / Culture
caption_attribution_description: English: Durga Puja celebration in Jaigaon
context_page_description: Jaigaon is a census town in Alipurduar subdivision of Alipurduar district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is located on the country's border with Bhutan. The main overland entrance to Bhutan is through Jaigaon and Bhutan Gate separates the two countries. Bhutan does not have domestic roads linking to all its towns, so Bhutan uses Indian roads passing through Jaigaon to reach such destinations as Samtse, Gomtu, Nganglam and Samdrup Jongkhar.
context_section_description: The lifestyle of Jaigaon is influenced by the town's diverse population of people from throughout India and Bhutan. The demand of Indian and Bhutanese consumers from nearby Phuentsholing has led to the development of the service sector in various fields.
  A variety of festivals of various religions are celebrated in Jaigaon, reflecting the town's diverse demographics.
  The diversity of Jaigaon can be seen in its food and clothing, which represents diverse segments of Indian culture. In addition, the town's proximity to Bhutan has led to the popularity of Tibetan-influenced cuisine such as momos. In addition, ghos and kiras, the 
  Every year various sports and other tournaments are organised in Jaigaon by various trusts and NGOs. A cricket tournament is organised every year, and a marathon is organised every January. Apart from these, various inter-school debates, quizzes and sports meets are organised. On Independence Day, students from various schools participate in events organised by the Indian Consulate to Bhutan. Also on Republic Day every year, parades and cultural programs are organised in the town.
caption: Durga Idol in Jaigaon Puja Pandal
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