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
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Coordinates: 22.54°N 88.14°E / 22.54; 88.14
Country	India
State	West Bengal
District	Howrah
Elevation	7 m (23 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	26,432
Languages
• Official	Bengali, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	711322
Vehicle registration	WB
Lok Sabha constituency	Howrah
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Panchla
Website	howrah.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^[update] 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]

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