Majorda
Majorda | |
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Village | |
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  Majorda Location of Majorda in Goa  Majorda Majorda (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°18′58″N 73°55′11″E / 15.31611°N 73.91972°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District | South Goa |
| Sub-district | Salcete |
| Government | |
| • Sarpanch | Edward Da Costa |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,813 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 403713 |
| Area code | 0832 |
| Nearest city | Margão |
Majorda is a village in Salcete, Goa. It is located in South Goa district, north-west of Margão. The village is famous for its beaches.
Demographics
[edit]As of 2011 Indian census, Majorda had a population of 2,813. Males constitute 46% of the population and females 54%. Majorda has a literacy rate of 93.23%, higher than state average of 88.70%. Male literacy rate is 93.78%, and female literacy rate is 92.77%. In Majorda, 10.20% of the population is under 6 years of age.[1]
Landmarks
[edit]Majorda has a railway station. The parish church of the village is Mãe de Deus (Mother Of God) Church.
Notable people
[edit]- Anthony Gonsalves, (1927 – 2012) Bollywood music composer
References
[edit]- ^ "Majorda Population - South Goa, Goa". 2011 Census. Government of India.
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