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. In 2011 there were total 2,89,434 families residing in urban areas while 25,29,652 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 89.73% living in rural areas and 10.27% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 74.78%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 28,19,086
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 74.78%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 942
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 10.3%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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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 74.78%.
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
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 74.78% out of 18,50,504 total literate population.
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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 74.78%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is Koch Bihar district urban or rural?
Koch Bihar district has 10.3% urban population and 89.7% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.