Districts like Jalpaiguri: soil, rain and warmth

Districts whose rain and warmth are close to this one's, ranked by how closely their soil tests match: the share of samples low or short in each nutrient, pH and salt.
  1. South Goa, Goa About 1,990 km away. 3,730 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Cashew, Rice, Coconut Compare
  2. West Garo Hills, Meghalaya About 180 km away. 3,280 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Rice, Arecanut, Rapeseed & Mustard Compare
  3. South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya About 180 km away. 3,200 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Rice, Rapeseed & Mustard, Arecanut Compare
  4. East Garo Hills, Meghalaya About 220 km away. 3,450 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Rice, Ginger, Arecanut Compare
  5. North Garo Hills, Meghalaya About 210 km away. 2,970 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Rice, Ginger, Arecanut Compare
  6. East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh About 670 km away. 2,910 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Rice, Rapeseed & Mustard, Maize Compare
  7. North Goa, Goa About 1,960 km away. 4,210 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Cashew, Rice, Coconut Compare
  8. Kannur, Kerala About 2,130 km away. 3,100 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Coconut, Cashew, Arecanut Compare

Yields also depend on water, weather, seeds and farming practice, not only soil.

Source: Soil Health Card – soil nutrient analysis (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare).