Koch Bihar
Koch Bihar is a district in the West Bengal State of India. Total area of Koch Bihar is 3,387 km² including 3,318.06 km² rural area and 68.94 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Koch Bihar has a population of 28,19,086 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,89,434 while rural population is 25,29,652. Koch Bihar has a sex ratio of approximately 942 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 832.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,65,720 houses in the district, including 69,693 urban houses and 5,96,027 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,132 villages in koch bihar district.
The Koch Bihar district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
There are 12 subdivisions in Koch Bihar district. Here is the list of all Koch Bihar Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Koch Bihar District
# | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Cooch Behar I | 343 | 3,26,558 |
2 | Cooch Behar II | 380 | 3,43,901 |
3 | Dinhata I | 271 | 2,86,269 |
4 | Dinhata II | 256 | 2,44,066 |
5 | Haldibari | 201 | 1,03,969 |
6 | Mathabhanga I | 301 | 2,18,191 |
7 | Mathabhanga II | 297 | 2,27,397 |
8 | Mekliganj | 319 | 1,55,250 |
9 | Sitai | 156 | 1,10,333 |
10 | Sitalkuchi | 265 | 1,85,353 |
11 | Tufanganj I | 317 | 2,48,595 |
12 | Tufanganj II | 249 | 1,86,726 |
Population of Koch Bihar District
The population of Koch Bihar offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Koch Bihar, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 28,19,086 | 25,29,652 | 2,89,434 |
Total Male Population | 14,51,542 | 13,04,916 | 1,46,626 |
Total Female Population | 13,67,544 | 12,24,736 | 1,42,808 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,44,645 | 3,19,225 | 25,420 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,76,940 | 1,63,815 | 13,125 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,67,705 | 1,55,410 | 12,295 |
Literate Population | 18,50,504 | 16,17,223 | 2,33,281 |
Literate Male Population | 10,28,733 | 9,06,392 | 1,22,341 |
Literate Female Population | 8,21,771 | 7,10,831 | 1,10,940 |
Illiterate Population | 9,68,582 | 9,12,429 | 56,153 |
Illiterate Male Population | 4,22,809 | 3,98,524 | 24,285 |
Illiterate Female Population | 5,45,773 | 5,13,905 | 31,868 |
Households | 6,65,720 | 5,96,027 | 69,693 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Koch Bihar. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 14,14,336 | 13,50,657 | 63,679 |
SC Male Population | 7,28,506 | 6,96,254 | 32,252 |
SC Female Population | 6,85,830 | 6,54,403 | 31,427 |
Total ST Population | 18,125 | 16,872 | 1,253 |
ST Male Population | 9,388 | 8,735 | 653 |
ST Female Population | 8,737 | 8,137 | 600 |
Population Density | 832 / km² | 762 / km² | 4,198 / km² |