Demographic data table of Cooch Behar

  • The population of Cooch Behar district is 28.19 Lakh, with a male population of 14.52 Lakh and a female population of 13.68 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Cooch Behar is 942/1000 which is lower than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 74.78%, which is higher than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 28.19 L 14.52 L 13.68 L

Population of Cooch Behar out of West Bengal

Cooch Behar
West Bengal

Population of Cooch Behar out of West Bengal

Facts
  • Total population of Cooch Behar is 28,19,086.
  • Cooch Behar is the 17th most populated district in West Bengal.
  • 3.09% of the total population of West Bengal lives in Cooch Behar.
  • West Bengal's total population is 9.13 Crore.

Male population: 14,51,542

Percentage:

Female population: 13,67,544

Percentage:
Rural Population 25.30 L 13.05 L 12.25 L

Population of Cooch Behar out of West Bengal

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Cooch Behar out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Cooch Behar is 25,29,652.
  • 89.73% of the total population of Cooch Behar lives in rural area.
  • 68.13% of the total population of West Bengal lives in rural area.
  • West Bengal's rural population is 6.22 Crore.

Rural male population: 13,04,916

Percentage:

Rural female population: 12,24,736

Percentage:
Urban Population 2.89 L 1.47 L 1.43 L

Population of Cooch Behar out of West Bengal

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Cooch Behar out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Cooch Behar is 2,89,434.
  • 10.27% of the total population of Cooch Behar lives in urban area.
  • 31.87% of the total population of West Bengal lives in urban area.
  • West Bengal's urban population is 2.91 Crore.

Male population: 1,46,626

Percentage:

Female population: 1,42,808

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 942 51.49% 48.51%
Sex ratio graph of Cooch Behar
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Cooch Behar is 942/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Cooch Behar stands at 15th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
  • Cooch Behar's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of West Bengal.
  • Cooch Behar's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
950

West Bengal

942

Cooch Behar

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
    • Rural Sex Ratio 939 51.58% 48.42%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Cooch Behar
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Cooch Behar is 939/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Cooch Behar stands at 17th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Cooch Behar's rural sex ratio is below the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Cooch Behar's rural sex ratio is below the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    953

    West Bengal

    939

    Cooch Behar

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.

    • Urban Sex Ratio 974 50.66% 49.34%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Cooch Behar
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Cooch Behar is 974/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Cooch Behar stands at 2nd position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Cooch Behar's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Cooch Behar's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    944

    West Bengal

    974

    Cooch Behar

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.

    • Literacy Rate 74.78% 80.71% 68.49%
    Literacy rate graph of Cooch Behar
    West Bengal's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Cooch Behar is 74.78% which ranks at 11th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Cooch Behar's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (76.26%)
    • Cooch Behar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 80.71% and 68.49% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.

    • Rural Literacy 73.16% 79.43% 66.47%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Cooch Behar
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Cooch Behar is 73.16% which ranks at 8th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Cooch Behar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of West Bengal (72.13%)
    • Cooch Behar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 79.43% and 66.47% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
    • Urban Literacy 88.36% 91.64% 85%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Cooch Behar
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Cooch Behar is 88.36% which ranks at 4th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Cooch Behar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of West Bengal (84.78%)
    • Cooch Behar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 91.64% and 85% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
    • Children age(0-6) 3.45 L 1.77 L 1.68 L

    Children population out of the total population of Cooch Behar

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Cooch Behar

    Facts
    • Out of 28.19 Lakh people of Cooch Behar, 3,44,645 are children.
    • With 12.23%, Cooch Behar stands at 7th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Cooch Behar is 14.52 Lakh out of which 1.77 Lakh or 12.19% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Cooch Behar is 13.68 Lakh out of which 1.68 Lakh or 12.26% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,76,940

    Female children: 1,67,705

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 3.19 L 1.64 L 1.55 L

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Cooch Behar

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Cooch Behar

    Facts
    • Out of 25.30 Lakh rural people of Cooch Behar, 3,19,225 are children.
    • With 12.62%, Cooch Behar stands at 7th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Cooch Behar is 14.52 Lakh out of which 1.64 Lakh or 12.55% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Cooch Behar is 13.68 Lakh out of which 1.55 Lakh or 12.69% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,63,815

    Female children: 1,55,410

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 25,420 13,125 12,295

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Cooch Behar

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Cooch Behar

    Facts
    • Out of 28.19 Lakh urban people of Cooch Behar, 25,420 are children.
    • With 8.78%, Cooch Behar stands at 14th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Cooch Behar is 14.52 Lakh out of which 13,125 or 8.95% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Cooch Behar is 13.68 Lakh out of which 12,295 or 8.61% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 13,125

    Female children: 12,295

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Cooch Behar

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 74.06% Muslim 25.54%
    Sikh 0.02% Christian 0.15%
    Buddhism 0.02% Jainism 0.07%
    Others 0.01% NA 0.15%
    Worker Ratio 40.01% 58.24% 20.67%
    Worker population ratio graph of Cooch Behar
    Worker population ratio: 40.01%
    Worker population ratio rank: 5th/19
    Facts
    • Cooch Behar's worker population ratio(WPR) is 40.01%; in other words, 40.01% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Cooch Behar is higher than the WPR of West Bengal and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Cooch Behar is 58.24% while female WPR is 20.67%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 40.51% 58.42% 21.43%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Cooch Behar
    Rural worker population ratio: 40.51%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 5th/19
    Facts
    • Cooch Behar's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 40.51%; in other words, 40.51% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Cooch Behar is higher than the rural WPR of West Bengal and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Cooch Behar is 58.42% while female WPR is 21.43%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 35.68% 56.61% 14.18%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Cooch Behar
    Urban worker population ratio: 35.68%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 12th/19
    Facts
    • Cooch Behar's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 35.68%; in other words, 35.68% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Cooch Behar is lower than the urban WPR of West Bengal and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Cooch Behar is 56.61% while female WPR is 14.18%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 6.66 L -- --
    Rural household 5.96 L -- --
    Urban household 69,693 -- --
    Scheduled castes 14.14 L 7.29 L 6.86 L
    Rural SC 13.51 L 6.96 L 6.54 L
    Urban SC 63,679 32,252 31,427
    Scheduled Tribes 18,125 9,388 8,737
    Rural ST 16,872 8,735 8,137
    Urban ST 1,253 653 600

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