Categories in Cooch Behar
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cooch Behar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 1,484 |
| Shopping | 658 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 542 |
| Electronics stores | 537 |
| Clothing stores | 405 |
| Hardware store | 316 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 307 |
| Hindu temple | 274 |
Cooch Behar Facts
| Area | 14.8 km² |
| Population | 281,472 |
| Male Population | 145,983 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 135,489 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +55.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.2% |
| Median Age | 25.6 years (Male: 25.5, Female: 25.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,950 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Morapora, New Town, Pal Para, Haldibari, Sitalkuchi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 26.32539, 89.44508 |
| Pin Codes | 736101, 736118, 736177, 736179, 736180, More |
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Cooch Behar Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 180,853 | 183,366 | 214,536 | 173,993 | 281,472 | 261,265 | 253,439 |
| Population Density | 12,261.2 / km² | 12,431.6 / km² | 14,544.8 / km² | 11,796.1 / km² | 19,082.8 / km² | 17,712.9 / km² | 17,182.3 / km² |
Cooch Behar Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 31.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooch Behar | +55.6% | +53.5% | +31.2% |
| West Bengal | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Cooch Behar Median Age
Median Age: 25.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooch Behar | 25.6 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| West Bengal | 26.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 27 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Cooch Behar Population Density
Population Density: 19,083 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooch Behar | 281,472 | 14.8 km² | 19,083 / km² |
| West Bengal | 97 million | 85,313.5 km² | 1,137 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Cooch Behar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Cooch Behar
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Cooch Behar
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Cooch Behar Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,654 | $1,615 | $1,608 | $2,377 | $2,949 | $3,492 | $4,494 | $5,950 |
| Total GDP | $98M | $98.2M | $105.7M | $174.8M | $243.7M | $325.1M | $481.6M | $651.5M |
Cooch Behar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooch Behar | 438,408 tn | 1.56 tn | 29,722.5 tons/km² |
| West Bengal | 140,075,161 tn | 1.44 tn | 1,641.9 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 438,408 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.56 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 29,722.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/19 | 11:56 PM | 3.8 | 99.4 km | 10,000 m | 27km NW of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/18 | 4:50 AM | 5.3 | 71.7 km | 10,000 m | 6km NE of Sapatgram, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/18 | 10:58 PM | 4 | 45.6 km | 10,000 m | 15km SSW of Goshaingaon, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/18 | 1:14 AM | 4.5 | 48 km | 11,470 m | 5km NE of Golakganj, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/7/17 | 10:28 AM | 4 | 73.3 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/16 | 3:56 PM | 4.6 | 86.6 km | 24,310 m | 5km NW of Lakhipur, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/16 | 6:03 PM | 4.3 | 91.1 km | 35,120 m | 16km SSW of Lakhipur, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/16 | 4:15 PM | 3.9 | 61 km | 14,880 m | 9km NW of Birpara, India | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/16 | 9:37 PM | 3.7 | 81.8 km | 50,320 m | 16km NNE of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/15 | 11:56 PM | 4 | 32 km | 18,500 m | 12km SE of Dinhata, India | usgs.gov |
Cooch Behar
Cooch Behar (/ˌkuːtʃ bᵻˈhɑːr/; Bengali: কোচবিহার, Kochbihar ? [kotʃbihaɾ]) is the district headquarters of the Cooch Behar District in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas at 26°22′N 89°29′E. Cooch Behar is..
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