Panchla

Panchla is a census town in Panchla CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1]

Panchla
Census Town
Panchla
Location in West Bengal, India
Panchla
Panchla (India)
Coordinates: 22.54°N 88.14°E / 22.54; 88.14
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictHowrah
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total26,432
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
711322
Vehicle registrationWB
Lok Sabha constituencyHowrah
Vidhan Sabha constituencyPanchla
Websitehowrah.gov.in

Geography

Panchla is located at 22.54°N 88.14°E / 22.54; 88.14.[2] It has an average elevation of 7 metres (22 feet).

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Panchla had a total population of 26,432 of which 13,573 (51%) were males and 12,859 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 3,528. The total number of literates in Panchla was 18,730 (81.78% of the population over 6 years).[3]

As of 2001 India census,[4] Panchla had a population of 22,087. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Panchla has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 58%. In Panchla, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economics

Zardozi embroidery with gold zari, seed pearls, sequins and beads is mainly produced by Muslim craftsmen of Panchla with six basic designs – leaf, flower, bird, animal, geometric and filler. This ornamental and dramatic embellishment is being used to create exclusive garments and accessories by leading fashion houses worldwide.[5]

References
  1. "District-wise list of stautory towns". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2009.
  2. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Panchla
  3. "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  4. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  5. "Crafts and Textiles". Zardozi. Crafts Council of West Bengal. Retrieved 28 January 2009.
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