Panchla
| Panchla পাঁচলা | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Panchla Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 22°32′N 88°08′E / 22.54°N 88.14°ECoordinates: 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 (2001) | |
| • Total | 22,087 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 711322 |
| Telephone code | 91 3214 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Howrah |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Panchla |
| Website |
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Panchla is a census town and police station in Sadar subdivision of 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 of 2001 India census,[3] 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.[4]
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References
- ↑ "District-wise list of stautory towns". Census Commission of India. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Panchla
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "Crafts and Textiles". Zardozi. Crafts Council of West Bengal. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
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