Cooch Behar Pincodes
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Pincodes of Cooch Behar
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About Cooch Behar
In the Indian state of West Bengal, Cooch Behar, sometimes known as Koch Bihar, is a city and municipality located on the bank of the River Torsa. It serves as the district’s headquarters for Cooch Behar. It is located at 26°22′N 89°29′E, in the Eastern Himalayan foothills. The city of Cooch Behar is planned. With the Cooch Behar Palace and Madan Mohan Temple, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in West Bengal and has been designated as a heritage city. It is Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur’s mother house.
History
The Bhutanese monarch invaded and conquered Cooch Behar between 1772 and 1773. On April 5, 1773, the kingdom of Cooch Behar and the British East India Company signed a defense treaty with the aim of driving out the Bhutanese. Bhutanese coins were produced at that period in Cooch Behar. Following the expulsion of the Bhutanese, Cooch Behar once more emerged as a royal realm, this time under the British East India company’s protection. The design of Cooch Behar Palace is based on Italian Classical architecture.
Geography
North of West Bengal, at 26°22′N 89°29′E, lies Cooch Behar, on the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. Its 8.29 sq km (3.20 sq mi) area makes it the largest town and district capital in the Cooch Behar District. On the western edge of the town flows the Torsa River. Flooding and strong river currents are common after heavy rainfall. The region’s hydrology and crop productivity are negatively impacted by the massive volumes of sand, silt, and pebbles carried by the turbulent water. alluvial deposits derived from acidic soil.
Climate
With significant monsoon rainfall and just moderate rainfall from October to March, Cooch Behar enjoys a mild climate. No period of year sees exceptionally high temperatures in the city. The hottest month is August, with a daily maximum temperature of 32.2 °C (90.0 °F), and the coldest month is January, with a daily minimum temperature of 9.4 °C (48.9 °F). On September 11, 1977, the highest temperature ever recorded in Cooch Behar was 41.0 °C, while on January 28, 1982, the lowest temperature ever recorded was 3.3 °C.
Demography
There were 2,89,434 people living in the Cooch Behar urban area as of the 2011 census, with 1,46,626 men and 1,42,808 women. There were 7,910 people aged 0–6. For the urban population, the effective literacy rate was 80.59%. There are 77,935 people living in the Cooch Behar Municipal area as per the 2011 census. The population’s decadal growth rate is 1.38%. 972 females for every 1,000 males is the sex ratio. 50.6% of people in the population are men, and 49.4% are women.
Economy
The few employers in Cooch Behar town are the federal and state governments. Cooch Behar has a sizable government staff in addition to housing a number of district and divisional level offices. Retail items are the primary focus of business; the primary hubs are located on B.S. Road, Rupnarayan Road, Keshab Road, and Bhawaniganj Bazar. On the way to Tufanganj, at Chakchaka, 4 km (2.5 mi) from town, an industrial park has been constructed. Many businesses have established industries there.
Culture
One of the biggest and most established fairs in West Bengal, Ras Mela, takes place in the city each year during Ras Purnima. The fair dates back more than two centuries. At Ras Mela Ground, next to ABN Seal College, the fair is organized by the Cooch Behar Municipality. It turns into the main economic hub of the North Bengal region during the fair. This market attracts vendors and merchants from Bangladesh as well as from all over India. The Ras Chakra was traditionally moved by the Maharajas of Cooch Behar to officially open the fair; currently, the District Magistrate of Cooch Behar District handles this task.