Panchla

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West Bengal • India
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Location of Panchla
Coordinates: 22°32′N 88°08′E / 22.54, 88.14
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 7 m (23 ft)
District(s) Howrah
Population 22,087 (2001)

Coordinates: 22°32′N 88°08′E / 22.54, 88.14 Panchla is a census town in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

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[edit] Geography

Panchla is located at 22.54° N 88.14° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 7 metres (22 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], 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.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Panchla
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.

[edit] See also

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Cities and towns in Howrah District
Howrah
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