Majorda

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.

Majorda
Village
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Coordinates: 15°18′58″N 73°55′11″E / 15.31611°N 73.91972°E / 15.31611; 73.91972Coordinates: 15°18′58″N 73°55′11″E / 15.31611°N 73.91972°E / 15.31611; 73.91972
Country	India
State	Goa
District	South Goa
Sub-district	Salcete
Government
• Sarpanch	Neymar Da Silva
Population  (2011)
• Total	2,813
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	403713
Area code	0832
Nearest city	Margão

Demographics

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

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

References

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