Majorda Explained

Majorda
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Goa#India
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Majorda in Goa
Coordinates:15.3161°N 73.9197°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Goa
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:South Goa
Subdivision Type3:Sub-district
Subdivision Name3:Salcete
Leader Title:Sarpanch
Leader Name:Edward Da Costa
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:2813
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:403713
Area Code:0832
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1: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

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.

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Majorda Population - South Goa, Goa. 2011 Census. Government of India.