Koch Bihar (Cooch Behar) District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Koch Bihar (Cooch Behar), a district of West Bengal
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in West Bengal. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Koch Bihar District of West Bengal.
In 2011, Koch Bihar had population of 2,819,086 of which male and female were 1,451,542 and 1,367,544 respectively. In 2001 census, Koch Bihar had a population of 2,479,155 of which males
were 1,272,094 and remaining 1,207,061 were females. Koch Bihar District population
constituted 3.09 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Koch Bihar District was at 3.09
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 13.71 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Koch Bihar District recorded increase
of 14.19 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Koch Bihar Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Koch Bihar in 2011 were 74.78 compared to 74.78 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 80.71 and 68.49 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 75.93 and 56.12 in Koch Bihar District. Total literate in Koch Bihar District were 1,850,504 of which male and female were 1,028,733 and 821,771 respectively. In 2001, Koch Bihar District had 1,386,965 in its district.
Koch Bihar Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Koch Bihar, it stood at 942 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 949. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 948 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 964 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Koch Bihar District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.06 % | 2,087,766 |
| Muslims | 25.54 % | 720,033 |
| Christian | 0.15 % | 4,122 |
| Sikh | 0.02 % | 449 |
| Buddhist | 0.02 % | 445 |
| Jain | 0.07 % | 1,869 |
| Others | 0.01 % | 158 |
| Not Stated | 0.15 % | 4,244 |
Koch Bihar Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Koch Bihar district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Koch Bihar was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Koch Bihar 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,819,086 | 28.19 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 3,140,000 | 31.48 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 3,170,000 | 31.79 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 3,200,000 | 32.06 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 3,220,000 | 32.29 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 3,240,000 | 32.48 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 3,260,000 | 32.65 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 3,270,000 | 32.79 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 3,290,000 | 32.92 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 3,300,000 | 33.02 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 3,310,000 | 33.11 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 3,310,000 | 33.19 Lakhs |
Koch Bihar Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28.19 Lakhs | 24.79 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 2,819,086 | 2,479,155 |
| Male | 1,451,542 | 1,272,094 |
| Female | 1,367,544 | 1,207,061 |
| Population Growth | 13.71% | 14.19% |
| Area Sq. Km | 3,387 | 3,387 |
| Density/km2 | 832 | 732 |
| Proportion to West Bengal Population | 3.09% | 3.09% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 942 | 949 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 948 | 964 |
| Average Literacy | 74.78 | 66.30 |
| Male Literacy | 80.71 | 75.93 |
| Female Literacy | 68.49 | 56.12 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 344,645 | 387,130 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 12.23% | 15.62% |
Koch Bihar Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Koch Bihar. There were total 344,645 children under age of 0-6 against 387,130 of 2001 census. Of total 344,645 male and female were 176,940 and 167,705 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 948 compared to 964 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.23 percent of Koch Bihar District compared to 15.62 percent of 2001. There was net change of -3.39 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Koch Bihar Houseless Data
In 2011, total 245 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Koch Bihar district of West Bengal. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 700. This approx 0.02483074301387% of total population of Koch Bihar district.
Koch Bihar District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Koch Bihar district for 2011 is 832 people per sq. km. In 2001, Koch Bihar district density was at 732 people per sq. km. Koch Bihar district administers 3,387 square kilometers of areas.
Koch Bihar District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Koch Bihar population for 2011 census, 10.27 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 289,434 people lives in urban areas of which males are 146,626 and females are 142,808.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Koch Bihar district is 974 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Koch Bihar district was 937 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 25,420 of which males and females were 13,125 and 12,295. This child population figure of Koch Bihar district is 8.95 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Koch Bihar district as per census 2011 is 88.36 % of which males and females are 91.64 % and 85.00 % literates respectively.
In actual number 233,281 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 122,341 and 110,940 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 89.73 % population of Koch Bihar districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Koch Bihar district population living in rural areas is 2,529,652 of which males and females are 1,304,916 and 1,224,736 respectively.
In rural areas of Koch Bihar district, sex ratio is 939 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Koch Bihar district is considered, figure is 949 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 319,225 in rural areas of which males were 163,815 and females were 155,410. The child population comprises 12.55 % of total rural population of Koch Bihar district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Koch Bihar district is 73.16 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 79.43 and 66.47 percent respectively.
In total, 1,617,223 people were literate of which males and females were 906,392 and 710,831 respectively.
All details regarding Cooch Behar District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Koch Bihar District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 89.73 % | 10.27 % |
| Total Population | 2,529,652 | 289,434 |
| Male Population | 1,304,916 | 146,626 |
| Female Population | 1,224,736 | 142,808 |
| Sex Ratio | 939 | 974 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 949 | 937 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 319,225 | 25,420 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 163,815 | 13,125 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 155,410 | 12,295 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 12.62 % | 8.78 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 12.55 % | 8.95 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 12.69 % | 8.61 % |
| Literates | 1,617,223 | 233,281 |
| Male Literates | 906,392 | 122,341 |
| Female Literates | 710,831 | 110,940 |
| Average Literacy | 73.16 % | 88.36 % |
| Male Literacy | 79.43 % | 91.64 % |
| Female Literacy | 66.47 % | 85.00 % |
City/Metros in Koch Bihar District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Koch Bihar District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koch Bihar (Urban Agglomeration) | 106,843 | 53,597 | 53,246 |
| Cities inside Koch Bihar District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Koch Bihar District | |||