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Goa is a state in the western part of India. Goa is situated on the western coast of the Indian Peninsula. On its north runs the Threshold River, which separates Goa from Maharashtra and on the south lies North Canara district of Karnataka. On the east lie the Western Ghats and in the west the Arabian Sea. Goa is divided into 2 Districts, 11 Panchayat Blocks, 188 Panchayat Villages, and 38 Cities & Towns.

Roads: Of the motorable roads, national highway constitutes 224 km, state highways 232 km and district roads 815 km.

Railways: Goa is linked with Mumbai, Mangalore and Thiruvananthapuram through the Konkan Railway, which has introduced several fast trains on these lines. Vasco da Gama is connected with Bangalore and Belgaum on the South Central Railway, presently for goods traffic only.

Aviation: Mumbai, Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin, Chennai, Agati and Bangalore are linked with Dabolim through regular Airlines services.

Ports: Mormugao is the major port in the State. Mormugao handles cargo vessels. Minor ports are located at Panaji, Tiracol, Chapora Betul and Talpona, out of which Panaji is the main operative port. One offshore berth at Panaji has also been commissioned.

Tourist Centres
Important tourist centres are Colva, Calangute, Vagator, Baga, Harmal, Anjuna and Miramar beaches; Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral churches at Old Goa; Kavlem, Mardol, Mangueshi, Bandora temples; Aguada, Terekhol, Chapora and Cabo de Rama Forts; Dudhsagar and Harvalem Waterfalls and Mayem Lake Resort. The State has rich wildlife sanctuaries, viz., Bondla, Cotigao, Molem and Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Chorao covering an area of 354 sq km.

Vicas Directory > Regional > Asia > India > State: Goa > Districts:

1. North Goa District

2. South Goa District

Vicas Directory > Regional > Asia > India > State: Goa > Cities and Towns:

1)  Mormugao, (Goa), Population: 104,758

                                            2)  Panaji, (Goa), Population: 99,677

                                            3)  Margao, (Goa), Population: 94,383

                                            4)  Mapusa, (Goa), Population: 40,487

                                            5)  Curchorem Cacora, (Goa), Population: 21,407

                                            6)  Ponda, (Goa), Population: 17,713

                                            7)  Cuncolim, (Goa), Population: 15,860

                                              Calangute, (Goa), Population: 15,783

                                            9)  Sancoale, (Goa), Population: 15,604

                                            10)  Penha-de-Franca, (Goa), Population: 15,377

                                            11)  Bicholim, (Goa), Population: 14,913

                                            12)  Curti, (Goa), Population: 13,179

                                            13)  Quepem, (Goa), Population: 12,573

                                            14)  Bandora, (Goa), Population: 12,267

                                            15)  Canacona, (Goa), Population: 11,901

                                            16)  Sanquelim, (Goa), Population: 11,194

                                            17)  Davorlim, (Goa), Population: 10,929

                                            18)  Siolim, (Goa), Population: 10,318

                                            19)  Socorro (Serula), (Goa), Population: 10,174

                                            20)  Benaulim, (Goa), Population: 10,158

                                            21)  Reis Magos, (Goa), Population: 8,708

                                            22)  Candolim, (Goa), Population: 8,604

                                            23)  Sao Jose de Areal, (Goa), Population: 8,351

                                            24)  Valpoi, (Goa), Population: 7,917

                                            25)  Chinchinim, (Goa), Population: 7,033

                                            26)  Aldona, (Goa), Population: 6,588

                                            27)  Guirim, (Goa), Population: 6,372

                                            28)  Sanguem, (Goa), Population: 6,173

                                            29)  Pale, (Goa), Population: 5,641

                                            30)  Saligao, (Goa), Population: 5,559

                                            31)  Colvale, (Goa), Population: 5,475

                                            32)  Queula, (Goa), Population: 5,456

                                            33)  Goa Velha, (Goa), Population: 5,395

                                            34)  Carapur, (Goa), Population: 5,339

                                            35)  Pernem, (Goa), Population: 5,289

                                            36)  Varca, (Goa), Population: 4,865

                                            37)  Sanvordem, (Goa), Population: 4,833

                                            38)  Parcem, (Goa), Population: 4,324

Goa Tourism

http://www.goatourism.org/About_Goa/goa_intro.htm

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