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Urbanization, the transition from rural to urban lifestyles, signifies a cyclical process pivotal to a nation's shift from agrarian to industrial societies. It entails a demographic shift, characterized by an increasing proportion of the population residing in urban areas, accompanied by structural and behavioural transformations that influence both people and places. This global phenomenon brings forth developmental opportunities alongside adverse effects, often stemming from unplanned urbanization practices. This study investigates the demographic characteristics, dynamics of the slum population, and the extent of urbanization within Jalpaiguri Municipality, an area of significant strategic importance in West Bengal as well as North East India. Despite its pivotal role, Jalpaiguri town grapples with demographic and environmental challenges exacerbated by rapid and disorganized urbanization. The study aims to elucidate the Demographic Characteristics and Slum Population Dynamics and analyze the prevalent demographic and environmental issues. Methodologically, secondary data collection and cartographic techniques, including the use of Microsoft Excel and Q-GIS software, are employed. The findings of this research endeavour not only shed light on the Demographic Characteristics but also offer insights into Slum Population Dynamics in Jalpaiguri Municipality