Koch Bihar
District in WEST BENGAL
Koch Bihar District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 28,19,086 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 14,51,542 are males while 13,67,544 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 28,19,086
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 65.64%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 942
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Koch Bihar has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.23% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 948 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 942.
Total Children
3,44,645
12.23% of population
Boys
1,76,940
51.3%
Girls
1,67,705
48.7%
Child Sex Ratio
948
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Koch Bihar stands at 942 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 80.71% while female literacy is at 68.49%, showing a gender gap of 12.22%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 50.17% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.64% of total population in Koch Bihar.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 28,19,086, 11,27,977 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.01% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 78.58% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 21.42% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 8,86,357
- Marginal Workers
- 2,41,620
- Non-Workers
- 16,91,109
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Haldibari
Population: 1,03,969
Mekliganj
Population: 1,55,250
Mathabhanga - I
Population: 2,18,191
Mathabhanga - II
Population: 2,27,397
Cooch Behar - I
Population: 3,26,558
Cooch Behar - II
Population: 3,43,901
Tufanganj - I
Population: 2,48,595
Tufanganj - II
Population: 1,86,726
Dinhata - I
Population: 2,86,269
Dinhata - II
Population: 2,44,066
Sitai
Population: 1,10,333
Sitalkuchi
Population: 1,85,353
Area not under any Sub-district
Population: 1,82,478
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 14,51,542 males (51.5%) and 13,67,544 females (48.5%) out of 28,19,086 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 18,50,504 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 80.71%, Female 68.49%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Koch Bihar district in WEST BENGAL?
Koch Bihar district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 28,19,086 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 14,51,542 males and 13,67,544 females.
What is the literacy rate of Koch Bihar district?
The overall literacy rate of Koch Bihar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 80.71% and female literacy is 68.49%.
What is the sex ratio in Koch Bihar district?
The sex ratio in Koch Bihar district is 942 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Koch Bihar district?
Koch Bihar district has 3,44,645 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,76,940 are boys and 1,67,705 are girls. The child sex ratio is 948 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Koch Bihar district?
Out of the total population of 28,19,086, 11,27,977 people (40.0%) are engaged in work activities in Koch Bihar district.