Living in Koch Bihār
Koch Bihār is a large place in West Bengal, India, home to 78,737 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 3%, #95 of 3,608), single parents (top 33%, #1,068 of 3,335), low-income families (top 34%, #1,102 of 3,335).
Residents78,737
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport118 km (Bagdogra)
Nearest city of 100k+21 km
Within 30 km229,400 people
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line1.0 km
Border with Bangladesh21 km
Distance to New Delhi1,234 km
Within 10 km78,737 people
Winter daylight10 h 29 min, sunset 12:15
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Koch Bihār
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 29 min and sets around 12:15; in late June it sets around 14:58.
How Koch Bihār ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #2,091 of 3,335 | #79 of 132 | Map |
| Low-income household | 58 | #1,660 of 3,608 | #79 of 135 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #1,102 of 3,335 | #59 of 132 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #1,068 of 3,335 | #59 of 132 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #2,924 of 3,335 | #98 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #2,575 of 3,335 | #99 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,119 of 3,608 | #94 of 135 | Map |
| Single professional | 42 | #1,404 of 2,738 | #74 of 128 | Map |
| Young professional | 45 | #1,371 of 2,471 | #73 of 117 | Map |
| DINKS | 43 | #1,418 of 2,212 | #76 of 111 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #2,263 of 3,608 | #102 of 135 | Map |
| Commuter | 59 | #1,546 of 2,549 | #83 of 119 | Map |
| Car-free household | 49 | #1,166 of 2,006 | #69 of 104 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #1,712 of 3,335 | #84 of 132 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,668 of 3,608 | #78 of 135 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 37 | #1,224 of 2,212 | #68 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 45 | #1,645 of 3,608 | #78 of 135 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #1,379 of 3,335 | #73 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #2,252 of 3,608 | #71 of 135 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 63 | #95 of 3,608 | #37 of 135 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 6 | #3,100 of 3,608 | #78 of 135 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #2,459 of 3,608 | #82 of 135 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #1,793 of 3,608 | #88 of 135 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #1,458 of 3,608 | #75 of 135 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #1,251 of 3,608 | #34 of 135 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 53 | #1,826 of 3,608 | #89 of 135 | Map |
| Digital native | 35 | #1,530 of 2,738 | #77 of 128 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Alīpur Duār 19 km
- Dīnhāta 21 km
- Tufānganj 22 km
- Mātābhānga 23 km
- Fālākāta 32 km
- Hāsimāra 48 km
- Birpara 52 km
- Dhupgāri 53 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.