All Information About Cooch Behar - I Subdistrict
Detailed information about Cooch Behar - I Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Cooch Behar - I is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Cooch Behar District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Cooch Behar - I - কোচবিহার - ১ |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2183 |
| District | Cooch Behar |
| Census Code 2011 | 2183 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 15 |
| Number of Villages | 146 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Coochbehar (Code: 232) |
| Assembly Constituency | Cooch behar Dakshin (Code: 1952) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Cooch behar Dakshin | Nikhil Ranjan Dey ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
326,558
M: 168,185
F: 158,373 |
| Rural |
293,267
M: 151,337
F: 141,930 |
| Urban |
33,291
M: 16,848
F: 16,443 |
Number of Households: 76,550
Population Distribution
Total: 326,558 (Male: 168,185, Female: 158,373)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 40,683 (Male: 20,952, Female: 19,731)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 129,873 (Male: 67,239, Female: 62,634)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,225 (Male: 655, Female: 570)
Literate Population
Total: 218,872 (Male: 121,165, Female: 97,707)
Illiterate Population
Total: 107,686 (Male: 47,020, Female: 60,666)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 134,573 (Male: 98,422, Female: 36,151)
Main Workers
Total: 101,115 (Male: 85,884, Female: 15,231)
Marginal Workers
Total: 33,458 (Male: 12,538, Female: 20,920)
Non-Workers
Total: 191,985 (Male: 69,763, Female: 122,222)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 30,381 (Male: 27,929, Female: 2,452)
- Agricultural Laborers: 28,496 (Male: 22,999, Female: 5,497)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,720 (Male: 2,603, Female: 2,117)
- Other Workers: 37,518 (Male: 32,353, Female: 5,165)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,104 (Male: 2,809, Female: 4,295)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,069 (Male: 5,517, Female: 9,552)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,595 (Male: 366, Female: 2,229)
- Other Workers: 8,690 (Male: 3,846, Female: 4,844)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
326,558
M: 168,185
F: 158,373 |
| Rural |
293,267
M: 151,337
F: 141,930 |
| Urban |
33,291
M: 16,848
F: 16,443 |
Number of Households: 76,550
Population Distribution
Total: 326,558 (Male: 168,185, Female: 158,373)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 40,683 (Male: 20,952, Female: 19,731)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 129,873 (Male: 67,239, Female: 62,634)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,225 (Male: 655, Female: 570)
Literate Population
Total: 218,872 (Male: 121,165, Female: 97,707)
Illiterate Population
Total: 107,686 (Male: 47,020, Female: 60,666)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 134,573 (Male: 98,422, Female: 36,151)
Main Workers
Total: 101,115 (Male: 85,884, Female: 15,231)
Marginal Workers
Total: 33,458 (Male: 12,538, Female: 20,920)
Non-Workers
Total: 191,985 (Male: 69,763, Female: 122,222)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 30,381 (Male: 27,929, Female: 2,452)
- Agricultural Laborers: 28,496 (Male: 22,999, Female: 5,497)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,720 (Male: 2,603, Female: 2,117)
- Other Workers: 37,518 (Male: 32,353, Female: 5,165)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,104 (Male: 2,809, Female: 4,295)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,069 (Male: 5,517, Female: 9,552)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,595 (Male: 366, Female: 2,229)
- Other Workers: 8,690 (Male: 3,846, Female: 4,844)
Grampanchayat List of Cooch Behar - I Tehsil/Taluka
Cooch Behar - I Tehsil comprises 15 Gram Panchayats and 146 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Cooch Behar - I. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cooch Behar - I
Cooch Behar - I is located in the Cooch Behar District of West bengal State, India.
Cooch Behar - I Tehsil has 146 villages.
Cooch Behar - I has a total of 15 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Cooch Behar - I is 326,558.
In Cooch Behar - I, there are 168,185 males and 158,373 females.
There are 40,683 children in Cooch Behar - I, comprising 20,952 males and 19,731 females.
In Cooch Behar - I, the literate population is 218,872 (121,165 males and 97,707 females). The illiterate population is 107,686 (47,020 males and 60,666 females).