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Koch Bihār, India

West Bengal · India

Koch Bihār is a mid-size city in West Bengal, India with a population of 78,737. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
78,737 Population 24,605/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
124.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 5.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population78,737
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density24,605/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty18.5%

Housing

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Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units31,495
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain124.3 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population78,737
Population Density24,605 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates26.3254°, 89.4451°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation124.3 inches (3,158 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Koch Bihār

Koch Bihār is a mid-size city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 78,737. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Koch Bihār has a population of 78,737 with a density of 24,605 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

78,737
Total Population
24,605
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Koch Bihār vs India Average

The median household income in Koch Bihār is $1,800, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $31, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 14 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Koch Bihār vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,800
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,600
Avg Weekly Wage$31

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above India avg
Poverty Rate18.5%
49% above India avg
Establishments (County)14

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare8
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Koch Bihār is $12,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 31,495 total housing units in the city. 28.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$12,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units31,495

Property Tax

Climate in Koch Bihār

Koch Bihār has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (16.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2942 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.6°C / 62°F 8.2° / 25.8° 4.1
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 9.4° / 29.5° 21.0
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 13.8° / 35.1° 81.6
Apr 27°C / 81°F 18° / 37.8° 147.2
May 27.9°C / 82°F 20.6° / 36.8° 316.8
Jun 28.3°C / 83°F 23.4° / 34.4° 664.1
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 33.4° 633.6
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 24.2° / 34° 411.4
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 22.9° / 33.4° 474.4
Oct 25°C / 77°F 18.5° / 31.9° 180.5
Nov 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 28.1° 4.1
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 9.7° / 25.7° 3.3
Koch Bihār has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 124.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above India avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density24,605/sq mi
Coordinates26.3254°N, 89.4451°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.3"
227% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 29.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 20, 2025.

Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 105 km
Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 99 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 149 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 108 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 102 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 127 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 134 km
Feb 27, 2001 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India M4.9 118 km
Oct 2, 2023 28 km S of Goālpāra, India M4.9 122 km
Oct 29, 2009 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India M4.8 62 km
Jan 3, 1996 30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh M4.7 97 km
Jul 10, 2012 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan M4.7 147 km
Sep 10, 1998 4 km NNW of Namchi, India M4.7 147 km
Dec 4, 2013 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India M4.7 32 km
Sep 18, 2012 2 km E of Gangtok, India M4.6 137 km
Feb 12, 1998 10 km ESE of Bhadrapur, Nepal M4.6 126 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NNE of Saidpur, Bangladesh M4.5 74 km
Mar 26, 2017 4 km SSE of Rangpo, India M4.5 127 km
Jan 20, 2018 6 km ENE of Golakganj, India M4.5 48 km
Sep 13, 1996 3 km W of D?rjiling, India M4.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 15.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 28.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 29.0 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 21.1 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 16.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Koch Bihār has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 124.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (29.0") and December the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Koch Bihār

Institution Type Founded Website
A B N Sil College College — —
Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University College — —
Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University College — Visit →
Maharaja Jitendra Narayan Medical College and Hospital College — Visit →
Maharaja Jitendra Narayan Medical College and Hospital College — Visit →
Thakur Panchanan Mahila Mahavidyalay College — —

Schools in Koch Bihār

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sunity Academy — — — —
Kendriya Vdyalaya Sangathan — — — —
Vivekananda High School — — — —
Jenkins School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Koch Bihār

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Koch Bihār

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooch Behar Rajbari

Libraries in Koch Bihār

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
North Bengal State Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Koch Bihār

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Deshbandhu Market
Fuwad market
Joymonirhat bazar
Mathabhanga Chowpathy
New Alipurduar Market
Notun Bazar

Hotels in Koch Bihār

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Elora
Hotel Yuvaraj
Kanishka Hotel

Restaurants in Koch Bihār

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yubaraj

Cinemas in Koch Bihār

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bhabani Cinema
New Cinema

Theatres in Koch Bihār

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rabindra Bhawan

Clinics in Koch Bihār

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jeeban Deep Nursing Home, Cooch Behar
Shila Nursing Home

Train Stations in Koch Bihār

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baneswar
Chapaguri
Cooch Behar Railway Station
Dewanhat
New Cooch Behar
Pundibari
Sajerpar

Bus Stations in Koch Bihār

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooch Behar Mini Bus Stand
NBSTC Bus Stand
NBSTC Bus Terminus

Banks in Koch Bihār

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allahabad Bank
State Bank of India (Sagar Dighi Branch)
Uttanbanga Khsetriya Gramin Bank H.O

Stadiums & Teams in Koch Bihār

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Koch Bihār

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hashimara Air Force Station—Medium Airport
Saidpur AirportSPDMedium Airport
Cooch Behar AirportCOHSmall Airport
Lalmonirhat Airport—Small Airport
Rupsi AirportRUPSmall Airport

Post Offices in Koch Bihār

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cooch Behar Head Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Koch Bihār

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bharat Sevashram Sangha
Madan Mohan Bari
Ramakrishna Math

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Koch Bihār

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 8
Restaurants 1
Banks 2
Hotels 3
Parks 3
Fire Stations 1

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Koch Bihār

What is the population of Koch Bihār?

Koch Bihār has a population of 78,737 residents and is located in India. The population density is 24,605 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Koch Bihār expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,800, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $12,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Koch Bihār?

Koch Bihār has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 124.3 inches.

How is the job market in Koch Bihār?

The unemployment rate in Koch Bihār is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 14 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Koch Bihār?

The median home value in Koch Bihār is $12,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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