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Majorda

Coordinates: 15°18′58″N 73°55′11″E / 15.31611°N 73.91972°E / 15.31611; 73.91972
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Majorda
Village
Majorda is located in Goa
Majorda
Majorda
Location of Majorda in Goa
Majorda is located in India
Majorda
Majorda
Majorda (India)
Coordinates: 15°18′58″N 73°55′11″E / 15.31611°N 73.91972°E / 15.31611; 73.91972
CountryIndia
StateGoa
DistrictSouth Goa
Sub-districtSalcete
Government
 • SarpanchEdward Da Costa
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,813
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
403713
Area code0832
Nearest cityMargão

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

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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

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Majorda has a railway station. The parish church of the village is Mãe de Deus (Mother Of God) Church.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Majorda Population - South Goa, Goa". 2011 Census. Government of India.