Koch Bihar
Koch Bihar is a district and city located in West Bengal State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Koch Bihar district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Koch Bihar District overview
Koch Bihar is Town in West Bengal serves as administrative headquarter of Koch Bihar district. Total area of Koch Bihar District is 3,387 km² including 3,318 km² rural area and 69 km² urban area. There are 12 Subdivisions part of Koch Bihar District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Koch Bihar District, Koch Bihar has 1194 villages.
Cooch Behar II is the largest tehsil in Koch Bihar district by area covering 379.545 km2 and Sitai is the smallest tehsil in Koch Bihar district by area covering 155.546 km2. Cooch Behar II is the largest tehsil by population while Haldibari is the smallest tehsil by population in Koch Bihar district.
Population of Koch Bihar District
As of the 2011 census, Koch Bihar district has a population of approximately 2,819,086 peoples which is divided into urban population of 289,434 and rular population of 2,529,652. The population density in Koch Bihar region is about 832.3 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,451,542 | 1,367,544 | 2,819,086 |
| Rural | 1,304,916 | 1,224,736 | 2,529,652 |
| Urban | 146,626 | 142,808 | 289,434 |
Households of Koch Bihar District
There are about 665,720 houses in the district, including 69,693 urban houses and 596,027 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.23 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 665,720 |
| Rural | 596,027 |
| Urban | 69,693 |
List Of Subdivision in Koch Bihar District
Koch Bihar district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 12 tehsils in Koch Bihar district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Koch Bihar :
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Cooch Behar I | 343.4 | 326,558 |
| Cooch Behar II | 379.5 | 343,901 |
| Dinhata I | 270.8 | 286,269 |
| Dinhata II | 256.4 | 244,066 |
| Haldibari | 200.8 | 103,969 |
| Mathabhanga I | 300.6 | 218,191 |
| Mathabhanga II | 296.9 | 227,397 |
| Mekliganj | 319.2 | 155,250 |
| Sitai | 155.5 | 110,333 |
| Sitalkuchi | 265.2 | 185,353 |
| Tufanganj I | 316.6 | 248,595 |
| Tufanganj II | 248.7 | 186,726 |
Frequently Asked Question About Koch Bihar District
How many villages are there in Koch Bihar district ?
There are 1194 villages in the Koch Bihar district.
What is the population of Koch Bihar district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Koch Bihar district is 2,819,086
How many town or city are there in Koch Bihar district ?
There are 18 town or city in the Koch Bihar district.
How many Subdivision in Koch Bihar district ?
There are 12 Subdivision in Koch Bihar district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Koch Bihar district
Cooch Behar II is the largest Subdivision in Koch Bihar district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Koch Bihar district ?
Sitai is the smallest Subdivision in Koch Bihar district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Koch Bihar district ?
Cooch Behar II is the most populated Subdivision in Koch Bihar district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Koch Bihar district ?
Haldibari is the most least populated Subdivision in Koch Bihar district.