Cooch Behar - I Population
As per the 2011 Census, Cooch Behar - I Tehsil has a population of 3.27 Lac (3,26,558) with 1.68 Lac (1,68,185) males and 1.58 Lac (1,58,373) females.The sex ratio in Cooch Behar - I is 942, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil is 40.68 k (40,683) which is 12.46% of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Cooch Behar - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Koch Bihar District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Cooch Behar - I Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Cooch Behar - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.55 Lac (3,55,479), indicating a 8.86% increased from Cooch Behar - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.82 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.74 Lac.
Cooch Behar - I Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Cooch Behar - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.57 Lac (3,57,185), projecting a 9.38% increased from Cooch Behar - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.74 Lac.
Cooch Behar - I Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Cooch Behar - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.16 Lac (2,15,521), accounting for 66% of the Cooch Behar - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.11 Lac (1,11,158), and the Hindu female population is around 1.04 Lac (1,04,363).
Cooch Behar - I Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Cooch Behar - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.10 Lac (1,10,078), accounting for 33.71% of the Cooch Behar - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 56.54 k (56,540), and the Muslim female population is around 53.54 k (53,538).
Cooch Behar - I Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,15,521 | 66% |
| Muslim | 1,10,078 | 33.71% |
| Christian | 541 | 0.17% |
| Religion not stated | 308 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 38 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 36 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 27 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationCooch Behar - I Urban Population
The Urban population of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil is 33.29 k (33,291), with 16.85 k (16,848) being males and 16.44 k (16,443) being females, making up 10.19% of the Cooch Behar - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Cooch Behar - I Rural Population
The Rural population of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil is 2.93 Lac (2,93,267), with 1.51 Lac (1,51,337) being males and 1.42 Lac (1,41,930) being females, making up 89.81% of the Cooch Behar - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Cooch Behar - I Literacy Rate
Cooch Behar - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.56% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil is 82.29 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil is 70.47 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Cooch Behar - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.06%, while in the rural regions of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil, it is around 75.44%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Cooch Behar - I
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.56 | 82.29 | 70.47 |
| Urban Area | 86.06 | 90.25 | 81.78 |
| Rural Area | 75.44 | 81.38 | 69.11 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Cooch Behar - I
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.12 | 85.27 | 72.59 |
| Muslim | 71.25 | 76.14 | 66.08 |
| Christian | 88.21 | 90.59 | 85.65 |
| Religion not stated | 76.71 | 85.84 | 69.12 |
Cooch Behar - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Cooch Behar - I Tehsil is 1.30 Lac (1,29,873) with 67.24 k (67,239) males and 62.63 k (62,634) females, which is 39.77% of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Cooch Behar - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Cooch Behar - I Tehsil is 1.23 k (1,225) with 655 (655) males and 570 (570) females, which is 0.38% of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 871 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Cooch Behar - I
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 942 |
| Urban Area | 976 |
| Rural Area | 938 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Cooch Behar - I
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 939 |
| Muslim | 947 |
| Christian | 933 |
| Religion not stated | 1110 |
Cooch Behar - I Area & Households
The Total Area of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil is 343.43 Square KM, with a population density of 951 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Cooch Behar - I Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Cooch Behar - I Tehsil are 143.The Total Number of households in Cooch Behar - I Tehsil are 76.55 k(76,550).
Cooch Behar - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Cooch Behar - I Tehsil, there are about 1.35 Lac (1,34,573) workers, making up nearly 41.21% of the Cooch Behar - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 98.42 k (98,422) are male workers, and about 36.15 k (36,151) are female workers.
Cooch Behar - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.55 Lac (3,55,479) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.57 Lac (3,57,185) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.59 Lac (3,58,581) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.60 Lac (3,59,752) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.61 Lac (3,60,923) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.62 Lac (3,62,095) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.63 Lac (3,63,266) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.64 Lac (3,64,071) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,615) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.65 Lac (3,65,160) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.66 Lac (3,65,705) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.66 Lac (3,66,250) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.67 Lac (3,66,791) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Cooch Behar - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.67 Lac (3,66,791), with a male population of 1.86 Lac (1,86,362) and a female population of 1.80 Lac (1,80,410). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Cooch Behar - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.