Panchla
Panchla is a Town and Subdivision in Haora District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Panchla Block (CD) is 02405. The total area of Panchla Subdivision is 74 km², which includes 20.22 km² of rural area and 53.50 km² of urban area. Panchla has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Panchla Subdivision
Panchla Subdivision has a total of 33 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Panchla Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ban Harishpur | Banharishpur | Panchla |
| 2 | Beldubi | Beldubi | Panchla |
| 3 | Belkulai | Sahapur | Ulberia (20 km) |
| 4 | Bikihakola | Bikihakola | Panchla |
| 5 | Dakshin Panchla | Chara Panchla | Ulberia (15 km) |
| 6 | Deulpur | Deulpur | Panchla |
| 7 | Dhamsa | Sahapur | Ulberia (15 km) |
| 8 | Dhunki | Jalabiswanathpur | Panchla |
| 9 | Gabberia | Jalabiswanathpur | Panchla |
| 10 | Gangadharpur | Gangadharpur | Panchla |
| 11 | Gondalpara | Gangadharpur | Panchla |
| 12 | Jala Bishwanathpur | Jalabiswanathpur | Amta (15 km) |
| 13 | Jala Kendua | Beldubi | Panchla |
| 14 | Jaynagar | Gangadharpur | Panchla |
| 15 | Jayrampur | Deulpur | Andul (7 km) |
| 16 | Jujarsaha | Jujarsaha | Panchla |
| 17 | Khasjalalsi | Gangadharpur | Panchla |
| 18 | Khayjapur | Sahapur | Ulberia (20 km) |
| 19 | Kulai | Beldubi | Andul (15 km) |
| 20 | Kuldanga | Jujarsaha | Panchla |
| 21 | Kusadanga | Deulpur | Panchla |
| 22 | Mallik Bagan | Suvarara | Panchla |
| 23 | Nayachak | Banharishpur | Amta (10 km) |
| 24 | Panchla | Chara Panchla | Panchla |
| 25 | Paniara | Beldubi | Panchla |
| 26 | Paschim Panchla | Chara Panchla | Panchla |
| 27 | Ranihati | Bikihakola | Ulberia (20 km) |
| 28 | Sahapur | Sahapur | Panchla |
| 29 | Samanti | Banharishpur | Amta (10 km) |
| 30 | Sankhali | Bikihakola | Ulberia (20 km) |
| 31 | Satgharia | Sahapur | Andul (12 km) |
| 32 | Shuvararah | Suvarara | Panchla |
| 33 | Shyamchak | Banharishpur | Amta (10 km) |
Population of Panchla Subdivision
The population profile of Panchla Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Panchla Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,51,930 | 43,087 | 2,08,843 |
| Male Population | 1,29,160 | 22,147 | 1,07,013 |
| Female Population | 1,22,770 | 20,940 | 1,01,830 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 32,043 | 5,326 | 26,717 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,277 | 2,735 | 13,542 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,766 | 2,591 | 13,175 |
| Literate Population | 1,73,656 | 29,466 | 1,44,190 |
| Literate Male Population | 93,494 | 15,844 | 77,650 |
| Literate Female Population | 80,162 | 13,622 | 66,540 |
| Illiterate Population | 78,274 | 13,621 | 64,653 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 35,666 | 6,303 | 29,363 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 42,608 | 7,318 | 35,290 |
| Total Households | 50,585 | 9,044 | 41,541 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Panchla Subdivision is around 2,51,930 people. This includes 1,29,160 males and 1,22,770 females. Rural population is about 43,087 (22,147 males and 20,940 females), while urban population is nearly 2,08,843 (1,07,013 males and 1,01,830 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 32,043 of the population, with 16,277 boys and 15,766 girls. Rural areas have 5,326 children, and urban areas have about 26,717 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,73,656 literate people in Panchla Subdivision, including 93,494 literate males and 80,162 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 29,466 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,44,190 people.
- About 78,274 people in Panchla Subdivision are not literate, including 35,666 males and 42,608 females. Rural areas include 13,621 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 64,653 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 50,585 households, with 9,044 in villages and 41,541 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Panchla Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 44,475 | 10,562 | 33,913 |
| SC Male Population | 22,705 | 5,402 | 17,303 |
| SC Female Population | 21,770 | 5,160 | 16,610 |
| Total ST Population | 75 | 15 | 60 |
| ST Male Population | 45 | 10 | 35 |
| ST Female Population | 30 | 5 | 25 |
| Population Density | 3,418 / km² | 2,131 / km² | 3,904 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Panchla Subdivision is approximately 44,475 people, including 22,705 males and 21,770 females. Around 10,562 people live in rural parts. Nearly 33,913 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Panchla Subdivision is about 75 people, including 45 males and 30 females. Around 15 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 60 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 3,418 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 2,131 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,904 people per sq. km.