COOCH BEHAR FACTS
In course of time, Cooch Behar has been transformed from a kingdom to a State and from a State to the present status of a district. Before 28th August 1949, Cooch Behar was a Princely State ruled by the king of Cooch Behar, who had been a feudatory ruler under British Government. By an agreement dated 28th August, 1949 the king of Cooch Behar ceded full and extensive authority, jurisdiction and power of the state to the Dominion Government of India. The transfer of administration of the state to the Govt. of India came into force on 12th September, 1949. Eventually, Cooch Behar was transferred and merged with the province of West Bengal on 19th January, 1950 and from that date Cooch Behar emerged as a new District in the administrative map of West Bengal.
*https://coochbehar.gov.in/brief-history/
*https://coochbehar.gov.in/brief-history/
TOP 3 PEOPLE GROUPS OF COOCH BEHAR
1. Rajbanshi (1,068,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 4,560,000
The Rajbanshi are a cultivating and landowning community. They are divided into two subgroups. Land is their main source of income with a few being dependent on fishing or working in government services. They are Hindu who worship Narayan and Lakshimi (home deities). They have rich folk songs and tales within their people with the primary language spoken being Bangla.
2. Shaikh (687,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 27,780,000
The Shaikh are descendants of Arabs or Hindu converts to Islam. There are Sunni and Shia Shaikhs, but most follow the Sunni way. The Shaikhs hold a variety of jobs. This people group is only found in India with the largest population being in West Bengal.
3. Namassej (179,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 4,260,000
The Namassej are outcasts from a mythical clan, they belong to one of the lowest castes in India. They are economically poor and many live as refugees. The Namassej are mainly part of a monist sect of Hinduism. Only around 0.43% are Christian.
TOTAL POPULATION: 4,560,000
The Rajbanshi are a cultivating and landowning community. They are divided into two subgroups. Land is their main source of income with a few being dependent on fishing or working in government services. They are Hindu who worship Narayan and Lakshimi (home deities). They have rich folk songs and tales within their people with the primary language spoken being Bangla.
2. Shaikh (687,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 27,780,000
The Shaikh are descendants of Arabs or Hindu converts to Islam. There are Sunni and Shia Shaikhs, but most follow the Sunni way. The Shaikhs hold a variety of jobs. This people group is only found in India with the largest population being in West Bengal.
3. Namassej (179,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 4,260,000
The Namassej are outcasts from a mythical clan, they belong to one of the lowest castes in India. They are economically poor and many live as refugees. The Namassej are mainly part of a monist sect of Hinduism. Only around 0.43% are Christian.
UNREACHED UNENGAGED PEOPLE GROUPS
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COOCH BEHAR BLOCKS & MAPS
You have probably never heard of the names written below, but each name represents a block for this district. For comparison, think of each block as a specific town or city within a particular county in a U.S. state!
Within each of these blocks, a multitude of people are born, live their entire lives, and die without ever hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Please take some time to pray for these blocks, knowing that you are praying for communities, families, and individuals made in the image of God. Pray that a multitude would hear, believe, and worship around our King's throne for all of eternity!
Within each of these blocks, a multitude of people are born, live their entire lives, and die without ever hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Please take some time to pray for these blocks, knowing that you are praying for communities, families, and individuals made in the image of God. Pray that a multitude would hear, believe, and worship around our King's throne for all of eternity!