Koch Bihar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Koch Bihar district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Koch Bihar
Koch Bihar comprises 1,194 villages, of which 1,132 are inhabited and 62 are uninhabited. There are 18 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,65,720, spread across 3,387 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,194(1,132 inhabited • 62 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 18 |
| Households | 6,65,720 |
| Total Area | 3,387 km² |
Koch Bihar Urban & Rural Population
Koch Bihar had 2,89,434 people in urban areas (10.3%) and 25,29,652 people in rural areas (89.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 25,29,652 | 89.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,89,434 | 10.3% |
| Total | 28,19,086 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Koch Bihar
The total population comprises 14,51,542 males (51.5%) and 13,67,544 females (48.5%). The sex ratio is 942 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 13,04,916 | 1,46,626 | 14,51,542 |
| 👩 Female | 12,24,736 | 1,42,808 | 13,67,544 |
Literacy Rate in Koch Bihar
The literacy rate is 65.64%. Male literacy stands at 70.87% while female literacy is 60.09%, indicating a gender gap of 10.78 percentage points. The total literate population is 18,50,504.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 9,06,392 | 1,22,341 | 10,28,733 |
| Literate (Female) | 7,10,831 | 1,10,940 | 8,21,771 |
| Total Literate | 16,17,223 | 2,33,281 | 18,50,504 |
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About Koch Bihar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Koch Bihar in West Bengal has a total population of 28,19,086 with a literacy rate of 65.64% and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Koch Bihar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.