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Cooch Behar

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Area · — km²
Population · 28,19,086
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About the district

Cooch Behar — district of West Bengal

Cooch Behar is a district in West Bengal. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Cooch Behar

Historic Cooch Behar Palace and its role in Bengal's royal heritage and trade.

District HQ
Cooch Behar

Must-visit places in Cooch Behar

monument

Cooch Behar Palace

A magnificent 19th-century royal palace built in Indo-European architectural style.

  • temple
    Madan Mohan Temple

    Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, significant pilgrimage site in the region.

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Then & Now

Cooch Behar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
25,29,652
Census 2011 baseline
+13.1%
Population · 2026
28,61,366
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
5,96,027
Census 2011 baseline
-75.6%
Households · 2026
1,45,387
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,211 villages

Cooch Behar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
13,04,916Census 2011
Female population
12,24,736Census 2011
Sex ratio
939 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
5,96,027Census 2011
SC population
13,50,657Census 2011
ST population
16,872Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
28,61,366+13.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,45,387RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
10,24,717Census 2011
Cultivators
3,10,320Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,69,929Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,19,193 / 45,69,42375% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Cooch Behar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
71 of 1,211 villages have notable places mapped · 6%
  • Hospital· 30
  • Temple· 16
  • PHC· 8
  • College· 3
  • School· 1
  • High school· 1
  • Railway· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Cooch Behar district.

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All 12 mandals of Cooch Behar

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1211 villages · 128 GPs
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Top villages in Cooch Behar

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Cooch Behar

How many mandals and villages are in Cooch Behar district?

Cooch Behar district has 12 mandals and 1,211 revenue villages across 128 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of Cooch Behar district?

The district headquarters of Cooch Behar is —.

What is the pincode of Cooch Behar district?

Cooch Behar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Cooch Behar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Cooch Behar fall under?

Cooch Behar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Cooch Behar district?

Cooch Behar district had a population of 28,19,086 per the 2011 Census, across 1,211 villages.

When was Cooch Behar district formed?

Cooch Behar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Cooch Behar district?

Major rivers in Cooch Behar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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