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 information the sub-district code of Panchla Block (CD) is 02405. Total area of panchla subdivision is 74 km² including 20.22 km² rural area and 53.50 km² urban area. Panchla subdivision has a population of 2,51,930 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,08,843 while rural population is 43,087. Panchla has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. Panchla subdivision has a population density of 3418 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 50,585 houses in the sub-district, including 41,541 urban houses and 9,044 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.93% population of panchla subdivision is literate, out of which 72.39% males and 65.29% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Panchla Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.