Question 4976
Identify the state to which the following address belongs. Flat No. 109, Sevoke Road, Siliguri – 734001
Answer
West Bengal
Why?
The correct answer is West Bengal . Key Points The address identifies Siliguri , which is a major metropolitan city located in the Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts of the Indian state of West Bengal . Sevoke Road is a primary commercial and transit artery in Siliguri , serving as a critical link between the city center and the Himalayan foothills. The Pincode 734001 is assigned to the Siliguri Head Post Office . In the Indian Postal Index Number system, the first digit '7' represents the Eastern Region , and the prefix '73' specifically denotes the North Bengal sub-region within the West Bengal postal circle. Geographically, Siliguri is situated on the banks of the Mahananda River and is renowned as the gateway to North East India and neighboring countries like Nepal and Bhutan . Additional Information Siliguri Corridor : This area is strategically significant and is famously known as the Chicken's Neck , a narrow stretch of land that connects mainland India to its northeastern states. Regional Connectivity : West Bengal : Postal codes for this state generally range from 70 to 74 . Assam : Postal codes for this state typically start with 78 . Bihar : Postal codes for this state generally start with digits 80 through 85 . Sikkim : Although geographically close to Siliguri , Sikkim uses postal codes starting with 737 . Economic Significance : Siliguri is a major hub for Tea , Timber , and Tourism (the 3 'T's), and Sevoke Road houses many shopping malls, automobile showrooms, and corporate offices, making it a landmark in West Bengal .
