Koch Bihar
Koch Bihar is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of Koch Bihar district is 3,387 km², which includes 3,318.06 km² of rural area and 68.94 km² of urban area. There are about 1,132 villages in Koch Bihar district.
For administrative convenience, Koch Bihar district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Koch Bihar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Koch Bihar district is 28,19,086, including 14,51,542 males and 13,67,544 females. In rural areas, it is 25,29,652, including 13,04,916 males and 12,24,736 females. In urban areas, it is 2,89,434, including 1,46,626 males and 1,42,808 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Koch Bihar district is 3,44,645, including 1,76,940 boys and 1,67,705 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,19,225, including 1,63,815 boys and 1,55,410 girls. In urban areas, it is 25,420, including 13,125 boys and 12,295 girls.
- Literate population in Koch Bihar district is around 18,50,504, including 10,28,733 males and 8,21,771 females. In rural areas, it is 16,17,223, including 9,06,392 males and 7,10,831 females. In urban areas, it is 2,33,281, including 1,22,341 males and 1,10,940 females.
- Illiterate population in Koch Bihar district is about 9,68,582, including 4,22,809 males and 5,45,773 females. In rural areas, it is 9,12,429, including 3,98,524 males and 5,13,905 females. In urban areas, it is 56,153, including 24,285 males and 31,868 females.
- There are about 6,65,720 households in Koch Bihar district, including 5,96,027 in rural areas and 69,693 in urban areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Koch Bihar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Koch Bihar district is approximately 14,14,336, including 7,28,506 males and 6,85,830 females. In rural areas, it is 13,50,657, including 6,96,254 males and 6,54,403 females. In urban areas, it is 63,679, including 32,252 males and 31,427 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Koch Bihar district is about 18,125, including 9,388 males and 8,737 females. In rural areas, it is 16,872, including 8,735 males and 8,137 females. In urban areas, it is 1,253, including 653 males and 600 females.
- Overall population density of Koch Bihar district is around 832 people per km². Rural areas have about 762 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,198 people per km².