Koch Bihar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Koch Bihar District has a population of 28.19 Lac (28,19,086) with 14.52 Lac (14,51,542) males and 13.68 Lac (13,67,544) females.The sex ratio in Koch Bihar is 943 females for every 1000 males, indicating equality.
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Koch Bihar District is 3.45 Lac (3,44,645) which is 12.23% of Koch Bihar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Koch Bihar District is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Koch Bihar District is listed as part of WEST BENGAL State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Koch Bihar Population Census 2011
- Koch Bihar Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Koch Bihar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Koch Bihar District current estimated population is projected to be 30.69 Lac (30,68,753), indicating a 8.86% increased from Koch Bihar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 15.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.98 Lac.
Koch Bihar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Koch Bihar District estimated population is projected to be 30.83 Lac (30,83,476), projecting a 9.38% increased from Koch Bihar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 15.77 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.06 Lac.
Koch Bihar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Koch Bihar District, with a total Hindu population of 20.88 Lac (20,87,766), accounting for 74.06% of the Koch Bihar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.76 Lac (10,76,413), and the Hindu female population is around 10.11 Lac (10,11,353).
Koch Bihar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Koch Bihar District, with a total Muslim population of 7.20 Lac (7,20,033), accounting for 25.54% of the Koch Bihar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.69 Lac (3,69,383), and the Muslim female population is around 3.51 Lac (3,50,650).
Koch Bihar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 20,87,766 | 74.06% |
| Muslim | 7,20,033 | 25.54% |
| Religion not stated | 4,244 | 0.15% |
| Christian | 4,122 | 0.15% |
| Jain | 1,869 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 449 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 445 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 158 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKoch Bihar Urban Population
The Urban population of Koch Bihar District is 2.89 Lac (2,89,434), with 1.47 Lac (1,46,626) being males and 1.43 Lac (1,42,808) being females, making up 10.27% of the Koch Bihar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Koch Bihar Rural Population
The Rural population of Koch Bihar District is 25.30 Lac (25,29,652), with 13.05 Lac (13,04,916) being males and 12.25 Lac (12,24,736) being females, making up 89.73% of the Koch Bihar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Koch Bihar Literacy Rate
Koch Bihar District has a literacy rate of 74.78% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Koch Bihar District is 80.71 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Koch Bihar District is 68.49 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Koch Bihar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.36%, while in the rural regions of Koch Bihar District, it is around 73.16%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Koch Bihar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.78 | 80.71 | 68.49 |
| Urban Area | 88.36 | 91.64 | 85 |
| Rural Area | 73.16 | 79.43 | 66.47 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Koch Bihar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.98 | 83.22 | 70.33 |
| Muslim | 68.07 | 73 | 62.87 |
| Religion not stated | 77.61 | 85.61 | 69.67 |
| Christian | 77.11 | 82.56 | 71.66 |
Koch Bihar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Koch Bihar District is 14.14 Lac (14,14,336) with 7.29 Lac (7,28,506) males and 6.86 Lac (6,85,830) females, which is 50.17% of Koch Bihar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Koch Bihar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Koch Bihar District is 18.13 k (18,125) with 9.39 k (9,388) males and 8.74 k (8,737) females, which is 0.64% of Koch Bihar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Koch Bihar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 943 |
| Urban Area | 974 |
| Rural Area | 939 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Koch Bihar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 940 |
| Muslim | 950 |
| Religion not stated | 979 |
| Christian | 985 |
Koch Bihar Area & Households
The Total Area of Koch Bihar District is 3,387 Square KM, with a population density of 832 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Koch Bihar District are 18 and the Total Number of Villages in Koch Bihar District are 1,194.The Total Number of households in Koch Bihar District are 6.66 Lac(6,65,720).
Koch Bihar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Koch Bihar District, there are about 11.28 Lac (11,27,977) workers, making up nearly 40.01% of the Koch Bihar District total population. Out of these, around 8.45 Lac (8,45,308) are male workers, and about 2.83 Lac (2,82,669) are female workers.
Koch Bihar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Koch Bihar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 5,65,116, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 28,19,086 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 52.45% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1931 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 16.75%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Koch Bihar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 5,65,116 to 28,19,086.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 52.45%.
- The year 1931 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 5.65 Lac | --- | --- | 3.00 Lac | 2.65 Lac |
| 1911 | 5.91 Lac | 25.90 k | 4.582422016 | 3.16 Lac | 2.75 Lac |
| 1921 | 5.91 Lac | -413 | -0.069880138 | 3.15 Lac | 2.76 Lac |
| 1931 | 5.89 Lac | -1.55 k | -0.261768137 | 3.12 Lac | 2.77 Lac |
| 1941 | 6.39 Lac | 49.65 k | 8.428783149 | 3.40 Lac | 2.99 Lac |
| 1951 | 6.69 Lac | 30.25 k | 4.735534356 | 3.61 Lac | 3.08 Lac |
| 1961 | 10.20 Lac | 3.51 Lac | 52.44899088 | 5.40 Lac | 4.80 Lac |
| 1971 | 14.14 Lac | 3.94 Lac | 38.67176698 | 7.38 Lac | 6.76 Lac |
| 1981 | 17.72 Lac | 3.57 Lac | 25.27678525 | 9.15 Lac | 8.56 Lac |
| 1991 | 21.71 Lac | 4.00 Lac | 22.54980264 | 11.22 Lac | 10.49 Lac |
| 2001 | 24.79 Lac | 3.08 Lac | 14.1865237 | 12.72 Lac | 12.07 Lac |
| 2011 | 28.19 Lac | 3.40 Lac | 13.71156705 | 14.52 Lac | 13.68 Lac |
Koch Bihar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.69 Lac (30,68,753) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 30.83 Lac (30,83,476) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 30.96 Lac (30,95,524) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 31.06 Lac (31,05,636) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 31.16 Lac (31,15,748) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 31.26 Lac (31,25,860) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 31.36 Lac (31,35,972) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 31.43 Lac (31,42,919) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 31.48 Lac (31,47,621) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 31.52 Lac (31,52,324) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 31.57 Lac (31,57,026) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 31.62 Lac (31,61,729) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 31.66 Lac (31,66,401) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Koch Bihar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 31.66 Lac (31,66,401), with a male population of 16.08 Lac (16,08,414) and a female population of 15.58 Lac (15,57,829). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Koch Bihar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.