Cooch Behar Religion Census 2011
Cooch Behar, West Bengal has 28,19,086 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 20,87,766 people (74.06%).
Cooch Behar district in West Bengal is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Cooch Behar district
based on the official Census 2011 data. You can explore detailed demographics for Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh,
Buddhist, Jain, and other religious groups, including sub-district level data to understand the social fabric of the region.
As per Census 2011, the district has a total population of 28,19,086.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 74.06%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 25.54%, creating a lead margin of 48.52%.
All non-leading communities together account for 25.94% of the district population.
Cooch Behar Population By Religion
When analyzing the Cooch Behar population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 28,19,086, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Cooch Behar is 20,87,766, which accounts for 74.06% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Cooch Behar is 7,20,033, which accounts for 25.54% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Cooch Behar is 4,244, which accounts for 0.15% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Cooch Behar is 4,122, which accounts for 0.15% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Cooch Behar is 1,869, which accounts for 0.07% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Cooch Behar is 449, which accounts for 0.02% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Cooch Behar is 445, which accounts for 0.02% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Cooch Behar is 158, which accounts for 0.01% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Cooch Behar
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 20,87,766 | 74.06% |
| Muslim | 7,20,033 | 25.54% |
| NotStated | 4,244 | 0.15% |
| Christian | 4,122 | 0.15% |
| Jain | 1,869 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 449 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 445 | 0.02% |
| Other | 158 | 0.01% |
Subdistricts in Cooch Behar
Key Facts
- Hindu: 20,87,766 (74.06%)
- Muslim: 7,20,033 (25.54%)
- NotStated: 4,244 (0.15%)
- Christian: 4,122 (0.15%)
- Jain: 1,869 (0.07%)
- Sikh: 449 (0.02%)