the place is amidst small tea growing fields and all amenities are available in this semi-urban locality. there are, however, no hotels and but one may get accommodation at a marwari dharmashala adjacent to a beautiful radha-krishna temple. the educational standards of the highly populated town are very high and there are several primary schools, two higher secondary schools, one co-ed and the other for the girls, and a basic training college. the network of communication towers has made the town well-connected with outside and transport facilities for siliguri and jalpaiguri are very good – buses, autos, mini-buses, taxis and hired cars are frequently available.