Panchla


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

Geography

Panchla is located at. It has an average elevation of 7 metres.

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Panchla had a total population of 26,432 of which 13,573 were males and 12,859 were females. Population below 6 years was 3,528. The total number of literates in Panchla was 18,730.
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

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.