Panchla (Bengali: ) is a census town and police station in Sadar subdivision of Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Panchla is located at 2232N 8808E / 22.54N 88.14E / 22.54; 88.14. It has an average elevation of 7metres (22feet). 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. 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.
