Koch kingdom heritage — palaces, temples and lakes
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Cooch Behar |
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| Division | Jalpaiguri |
| Area | 3,387 sq km |
| Population | 2.8 Million |
| Literacy rate | 75.49% |
| Sex ratio | 942 |
| Subdivisions | Cooch Behar Sadar, Dinhata, Mathabhanga, Tufanganj, Mekhliganj |
Cooch Behar district is an important historic district of North Bengal. It is especially known for its royal heritage, culture, agriculture and wildlife.
The headquarters of Cooch Behar is the town of Cooch Behar. The district's historic North Bengal identity, local language and culture are given special emphasis here.
Agriculture and local business are the main economic foundation here. Farming, retail trade and the service sector play an important role in people's livelihoods.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
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| Cooch Behar PS | Cooch Behar | 03582-228100 |
| Dinhata PS | Dinhata | 03581-255004 |
| Mathabhanga PS | Mathabhanga | 03583-255233 |
| Tufanganj PS | Tufanganj | 03582-244230 |
| Mekhliganj PS | Mekhliganj | 03584-255224 |
New Cooch Behar Junction, Bamanhat, New Gitaldaha; NJP–New Bongaigaon broad-gauge line
NH 17 & state highways
Cooch Behar Airport (limited); nearest major: Bagdogra
Victor Jubilee Palace (1887), modeled on Buckingham Palace
Historic Vaishnav shrine of the Koch kings
Lake and bird habitat near Tufanganj
Scenic historic lake in Cooch Behar town
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Cooch Behar District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Rice cultivation incl. GI-tagged Kalonunia
Jute, tobacco & mustard
Fisheries & dairy
Cross-border trade & small industry
The headquarters of Cooch Behar district is at Cooch Behar. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Cooch Behar district has 5 subdivisions (Cooch Behar Sadar, Dinhata, Mathabhanga, Tufanganj and Mekhliganj) and 12 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of Cooch Behar district is the Cooch Behar Palace — the 1887 Victor Jubilee Palace, modelled on Buckingham Palace. The Madan Mohan Temple and Rasikbil are also worth visiting.
You can apply online for domicile, income and caste certificates on the West Bengal e-District portal (edistrict.wb.gov.in). Applications can also be made at district service centres and subdivision offices.
The official district portal of Cooch Behar district is https://coochbehar.gov.in. It provides district administration, notices, services and contact information.