Panchla | |
|---|---|
Census Town | |
)  Panchla Location in West Bengal, India ) Panchla Panchla (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22°32′N 88°08′E / 22.54°N 88.14°E | |
| 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 |
Panchla is a census town in Panchla CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1]
Geography
Panchla is located at 22°32′N 88°08′E / 22.54°N 88.14°E.[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
- ^ "District-wise list of stautory towns". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2009.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Panchla
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Crafts and Textiles". Zardozi. Crafts Council of West Bengal. Retrieved 28 January 2009.