Country India District Howrah PIN 711322 Elevation 7 m Local time Wednesday 3:59 AM | State West Bengal Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code 91 3214 Population 26,432 (2001) | |
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Weather 21°C, Wind SE at 6 km/h, 92% Humidity | ||
Panchla is a census town in Panchla CD Block and police station in Sadar subdivision of Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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Map of Panchla, West Bengal
Geography
Panchla is located at 22.54°N 88.14°E / 22.54; 88.14. 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).
As of 2001 India census, 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.