Jalpaiguri (SC) is a Scheduled Caste–reserved assembly constituency located in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. The constituency includes parts of Jalpaiguri town along with surrounding semi-urban and rural areas. As a district headquarters seat, it holds administrative and political significance in north Bengal. The electorate is diverse, comprising urban residents, government employees, small traders, and rural voters dependent on agriculture and allied livelihoods. Electoral contests here often mirror wider political trends across the district.
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the constituency was won by Dr. Supriya Roy of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She defeated her nearest rival from the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by a margin of approximately 5,000 votes. The relatively narrow victory margin highlighted the competitive nature of the seat, despite the BJP’s broader gains in several north Bengal constituencies during that election cycle.
Key issues in Jalpaiguri (SC) reflect both urban and rural priorities. Infrastructure development remains a central concern, particularly road conditions, traffic management, drainage systems, and civic amenities within Jalpaiguri town. In rural pockets, voters frequently raise demands related to irrigation, flood control, and agricultural support.