Panchla - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Panchla is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.5 km from Harischandrapur and around 70.9 km from English Bazar. Barui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchla is 312010. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.8 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Panchla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chanchal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Panchla

As per Census 2011, Panchla village has a total population of 996 people, consisting of 537 males and 459 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 854 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 462 literate and 534 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panchla are given below:

Nearby Villages of Panchla

Panchla is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Panchla

Public transport in the Panchla is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kamalpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Panchla is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Panchla is about 70.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchla

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Panchla village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Panchla

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Panchla village are given below:

FAQs about Panchla