Aistala

Aistala is a census town in Ranaghat I CD Block in Ranaghat subdivision of Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.GeographyNadia district is mostly alluvial plains lying to the east of Hooghly River, locally known as Bhagirathi. The alluvial plains are cut across by such distributaries as Jalangi, Churni and Ichhamati. With these rivers getting silted up, floods are a recurring feature. Aistala situated in the bank of Churni River, just opposite of the Ranaghat town.DemographicsAs per the 2011 Census of India, Aistala had a total population of 20,662, of which 10,701 (52%) were males and 9,961 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,816. The total number of literates in Aistala was 15,913 (84.44% of the population over 6 years).India census, Aistala had a population of 19,425. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Aistala has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.