Cooch Behar I

Cooch Behar I is a Town and Subdivision in Koch Bihar District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Cooch Behar I Block (CD) is 02183. Total area of cooch behar i subdivision is 343 km² including 331.73 km² rural area and 11.70 km² urban area. Cooch Behar I subdivision has a population of 3,26,558 peoples, out of which urban population is 33,291 while rural population is 2,93,267. Cooch Behar I has a sex ratio of approximately 941 females for every 1,000 males. Cooch Behar I subdivision has a population density of 950.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 76,550 houses in the sub-district, including 8,131 urban houses and 68,419 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.02% population of cooch behar i subdivision is literate, out of which 72.04% males and 61.69% females are literate.

List of Villages in Cooch Behar I Subdivision

Cooch Behar I Subdivision has a total of 146 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Cooch Behar I Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Cooch Behar I Subdivision

The population profile of Cooch Behar I Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Cooch Behar I's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Cooch Behar I Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.