Cooch Behar Municipality is located in the heart of Cooch Behar District in the northeastern part of West Bengal. The town lies within the fertile plains of the Torsa River basin, known for its rich alluvial soil and favourable environment for urban development.
Latitude: 26.32° N | Longitude: 89.45° E
Elevation: 40–45 metres above sea level
The Municipality is centrally positioned, acting as an administrative and cultural hub.
Cooch Behar Municipality covers approximately 8.29 sq. km and includes 20 wards, consisting of residential, heritage, institutional, and commercial zones.
The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with:
Annual rainfall: 3200–3500 mm
The Municipality is mostly flat with gentle slopes, ensuring efficient drainage. Prominent water bodies like Sagar Dighi and Baneswar Dighi add ecological balance and beauty.
Key water system components:
The region has fertile alluvial soil ideal for gardens, plantations, and green public spaces. Tree-lined roads enhance the town's natural environment.
The Municipality is surrounded by villages, agricultural fields, and historic landmarks like the Cooch Behar Rajbari.
| INFORMATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name of the District: | Cooch Behar |
| 2 | Year of establishment: | 1946 |
| 3 | Area (in sq. Km): | 8.29 |
| 4 | No. of wards: | 20 |
| 5 | Population (Census 2011): | |
| 5.1 | Male | 39,014 |
| 5.2 | Female | 38,921 |
| 5.3 | Total | 77,935 |
| 6 | Density of Population (Per sq. km.) | 9402 |
| 7 | Break up of Population (2011): | |
| 7.1 | SC | 11,215 (as per 2001) |
| 7.2 | ST | 440 (as per 2001) |
| 7.3 | Minorities | N.A |
| 8 | Date when last election held: | Year’2010 |
| 9 | Year of Last Assessment of Properties: | 01.04.2012 |
| 10 | Literacy Rate | 88.32% |
| 11 | Number of BPL Household (as per SUDA Survey): | 24,270 |
| 12 | Slum Scenario | |
| 12.1 | Total No of Slum | 71 nos. |
| 12.2 | Total Slum Population (as per USHA) | Not Yet Done |
| 12.3 | Percentage of Slum Population to the total population | Not Yet Done |
| 13 | Housing status for Urban Poor: ( as on 31.03.14) | |
| 13.1 | No. of beneficiaries provided with Houses under BSUP / IHSDP/ “Housing for Urban Poor” | 952 nos. |
| 14 | Length of Municipal Road: (in km.) | . |
| 15 | Length of Drain: (in km.) | 150 km |
| 16 | Water Supply: | |
| 16.1 | No. of Deep Tubewell | 24 nos. |
| 16.2 | No. of Stand post | 358 nos. |
| 16.3 | No. of houses connected with water supply network | 12,056 nos. |
| 17 | Total no. of light posts. | 10,829 nos |
| 18 | Health : | |
| 18.1 | No. of Hospital (ULB / Govt./ Private) | Govt. – 1, Nursing Home – 7 |
| 18.2 | No. of Municipal Health Sub-Centre | 4 |
| 19 | Education : | |
| 19.1 | No. of Higher Secondary School (Municipal) | Nil |
| No. of Higher Secondary School (others) | 13 | |
| 19.2 | No. of Secondary School (Municipal) | Nil |
| No. of Secondary School (others) | 13 | |
| 19.3 | No. of Primary School(Municipal) | Nil |
| No. of Primary School(others) | 32 | |
| 19.4 | No. of Sishu Siksha Kendras (SSK) | Nil |
| 20 | Other Infrastructure (Both Municipal & Others) : | |
| 20.1 | Bridge | Nil |
| 20.2 | Flyover | Nil |
| 20.3 | Stadium | 3 nos. |
| 20.4 | Parks and Gardens | 1 no. |
| 20.5 | Playground | Nil |
| 20.6 | Auditorium/Community Hall | Nil |
| 20.7 | Borough Office | Nil |
| 20.8 | Ward office | 20 nos. |
| 20.9 | Market | 4 nos. |
| 20.1 | Burning Ghat | 1 no. |
| 20.11 | Electric Crematorium | 1 no. |
| 20.12 | Burial Ground | 1 no. |
| 20.13 | Public Library | 2 nos. |
| 20.14 | Bus Terminus | 5 nos. |
| 20.15 | Ferry Ghat | 1 no. |
| 20.16 | Guest House/ Tourist Lodge | 5 nos. |
| 20.17 | Community Latrine | 6 nos. |
| 20.18 | Night Shelter | Nil |