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Cooch Behar ( / ˌkuːtʃ bɪˈhɑːr / ), or Koch Bihar, is a city and a municipality lying on the bank of River Torsa in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Cooch Behar district. It is in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas at 26°22′N 89°29′E. Cooch Behar is a planned city. [6] .
Welcome to Cooch Behar. News and Updates. Events. Tenders. Recruitment. Parliamentary General Election 2024 related. DISTRICT AT A GLANCE. Area: 3387 sq km. Population: 28,19,086. Literacy Rate: 65.64% Municipality: 6. Block: 12. Gram Panchayat :128. Villages: 1188. District Magistrate Sri. ARVIND KUMAR MINA, IAS. Profiles. DM'S Desk Message.
By an order under section 290A of the Government of India ACT, 1935, Cooch Behar was transferred and merged with the province of West Bengal on 1st January 1950. Since then Cooch Behar is being administered as a district of West Bengal.
Cooch Behar district. Coordinates: 26°19′27″N 89°27′04″E. Cooch Behar district ( pronounced [ˈkuːtʃ biˈɦaːr]) is a district of the Indian state of West Bengal . Formerly part of the Kamarupa kingdom, the area became the heart of the Kamata Kingdom in the 12th century.
The Cooch Behar district is a fascinating place for tourists visiting north-eastern India because of its significant attractions, which provide a glimpse into the region's rich legacy and natural beauty.
Culture & Heritage. Since Cooch Behar was dominated by different dynasties including the Muslims & the British, it is a land of mixed cultures, similar to those of West Bengal and Bangladesh. People of different castes & creed (Muslims, Christians and Sikhs) inhabit here along with the Hindus.
Cooch Behar is also known as Koch Bihar or Coochbehar, situated on the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas is the only planned town in North Bengal. Once a regal state, the historic town of Cooch Behar is famous for its growing tourism, fine climate, natural freshness, and blessed beauty.
