Goa Quick Facts



What does Goa quick facts include?



The quick facts about Goa include mainly the detailed information about almost every unique features and characteristics of the state, which one can refer to in order to acquire knowledge about the state.

What is the geographical location of Goa?



The state of Goa is geographically located in between the 14° 53' 54″ N and 15° 40' 00″ N latitudes and 73° 40' 33″ E and 74° 20' 13″ E longitudes.

Which country does this state belong to?



Goa, with its location along the coastal area of the Arabian Sea, is a part of the peninsular country of India.

Which are the neighboring states of Goa?



Goa is surrounded by Maharashtra towards its north and the state of Karnataka towards its south and east. The western side is bordered by the Arabian Sea.

When was the Goa state established?



The western state of Goa was established on 30th May, 1987, when it gained its independent statehood post being curbed out from the earlier Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu.

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  • What is the time zone followed in Goa?



    Goa, being a part of the country of India follows the Indian Stand Time, The time zone followed in the state is Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) + 05:30 hours.

    What is the total covering area of Goa?



    The Indian state of Goa covers a total area of around 3, 702 sq. km. or 1, 429.4 sq. mi. This state, being one of the smallest states of India, occupies 28th rank among the other states of the country in terms of total covering area.

    What is the total population of Goa?



    The population of Goa is around 1,169,793 according to the 1991 census of India (1.2 million). The density of population is 316 per sq km. Most of Goa's population is rural (59%).

    A significant population is however urban (41%). Hindus account for a little more than 64.68 % of the total population, Christians (Roman Catholics) nearly 29.86 % and Muslims 5.25 % of the population.

    The remaining 1.21 % comprise of other religions including Buddhism, Jainism, Sikh etc. The scheduled castes amount to 2 per cent of the population. There are no scheduled tribes in Goa.

    The 2001 census of India, however, holds it at 1.4 million. Goa enjoys a literacy rate of 76 % as against the all India literacy rate of 52.2%.

    Area And Population of Goa is given below:

    S.No Category Reference
    period
    North Goa South
    Goa
    Total
    1. Area (Sq. Kms.) 2001 1736.0 1966.0 3702.0
    2. Total Population 2001(P) 7,57,407 5,86,591 13,43,998
    3. Density per sq. km. 2001(P) 436 298 363
    4. Male population 2001(P) 3,88,116 2,97,501 6,85,617
    5. Female population 2001(P) 3,69,291 2,89,090 6,58,381
    6. Rural population 2001(P) 4,17,174 2,57,955 6,75,129
    7. Urban Population 2001(P) 3,40,233 3,28,636 6,68,869
    8. Number of main workers
    2001(P) 2,424,72 1,83,230 4,25,702
    9 Main workers participation rate to total population (%) 2001(P) 32.01 31.23 31.67
    a) Male participation rate (%) 2001(P) 48.10 47.61 47.89
    b) Female participation rate (%) 2001(P) 15.10 14.38 14.78
    10. Birth rate (per 1,000) 2001 16.27 15.54 15.95
    11. Death rate (per 1,000) 2001 8.46 6.18 7.46
    12 Infant mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) 2001 19.56 2.73 12.40


    What is the literacy rate of the Goa state?



    Goa stands at 3rd position with the state’s literacy rate of 87 %.

    What is the official language of Goa?



    Portuguese was the official language until Goa was liberated from the Portugal regime in 1961.

    In fact, the older generations can still speak Portuguese.

    However, post-liberation, the official Language of Goa is Konkani - which is written in the Devnagri script.

    Marathi too is used for official purposes. Marathi is widely taught in schools too. However, Goa being a tourist hub, almost everyone in Goa can speak in English and Hindi.

    So, the total number of languages spoken in Goa is English, Portuguese, Konkani, Hindi and Marathi.

    The other main languages spoken in the state are Kannada, Gujrati and Urdu.

    How many districts are there in Goa?



    The entire state of Goa is divided into 2 districts, which are as follows:
    • North Goa
    • South Goa

    Which is the highest point in Goa?



    The highest point of Goa is Sonsogor located at an altitude of 3, 827 feet or 1, 167 meters.

    Which are the rivers flowing through the state?



    The main rivers flowing through Goa are Chapora, Mandovi, Terekhol, Zuari and Sal. Apart from being some of India’s busiest rivers, the rivers Mandovi and Zuari along with the tributaries form the state’s lifeline by serving almost 69 % of the total area of Goa.

    What is the type of climate in Goa?



    Proximity to the Arabian Sea and its location in the tropical zone makes the state of Goa experience the tropical monsoon type of climate. The humid and hot climatic condition of Goa is mainly divided into three distinctive seasons, which are mentioned below:
    • Summer: Mid-March to June (25° C to 45° C)
    • Monsoon: July to September (26 inches on an average)
    • Winter: Mid-December to February (3° C to 11° C)

    How many parliamentary constituencies are there is Goa?


    Goa has got 2 parliamentary constituencies.

    What is the type of Legislature in Goa?



    The type of Goa’s Legislature is unicameral with a capacity of 40 seats.

    Which are the main religions of Goa?



    Though Hinduism and Christianity cover most of the population of Goa, however other religions like Muslims and Sikhs even contributes to the religion of Goa. The percentage of different religions prevalent in the state is given below:
    • Other religions including Sikhs: 2 %
    • Muslims: 3 %
    • Christianity: 30 %
    • Hinduism: 65 %

    Which is the nearest airport to Goa?



    Dabolim Airport, the sole airport of Goa is the nearest airport to the state. This civilian cum military airport connects the place to both national as well as international destinations. Goa being a Tourist destination, Flights to Goa are frequent. The airport is owned by the Indian Navy and is 30 kms away from Panaji. Flights to Goa from all major Cities of India are available as per traveller's convenience on different timings. Goa Is well connected to all the corners of India and here we mention the Goa Flight Details.

    A schedule of Flights to Goa is given below:

    ARRIVALS

    From Mumbai
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 1631440hrs1540hrsDaily
    IC 5971600hrs1700hrsMon, Wed, Fri

    Jet Airways
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    9W 4790630hrs0730hrsExcept Sun
    9W 4581200hrs1300hrsDaily
    9W 4711230hrs1330hrsDaily
    9W 4731445hrs1545hrsDaily


    Air Sahara
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    S2-2191205hrs1305hrsDaily


    Air Deccan
    DN 3170525hrs0650hrsDaily
    DN 3071345hrs1515hrsDaily


    Spice Jet
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    OS 2591615hrs1715hrsDaily


    Kingfisher Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IT 3061210hrs1310hrsDaily
    IT 3101450hrs1550hrsDaily


    From New Delhi
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 8651200hrs1540hrsDaily

    Air Sahara
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    S2-202/2190935hrs1305hrsDaily

    Spice Jet
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    OS 2551120hrs1345hrsDaily


    From Bangalore
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 917 (via Pune)1110hrs1405hrsDaily

    Jet Airways
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    9W 35251300hrs1430hrsDaily

    Air Deccan
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    DN 3051410hrs1540hrsDaily


    From Chennai
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 5751255hrs1555hrsMon, Fri

    Air Sahara
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    S2-6242/2190940hrs1305hrsDaily


    From Kochi
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 5751445hrs1555hrsMon, Fri


    From Ahmedabad
    Jet Airways
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    9W 4731230hrs1515hrsDaily

    Air Sahara
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    S2 130 / 60411020hrs1455hrsDaily


    From Hyderabad
    Air Sahara
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    S2-60411340hrs1455hrsDaily

    Jet Airways
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    9W 4581000hrs1300hrsDaily


    From Kozhikode
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 5980645hrs0750hrsTue, Thu, Sat


    From Kuwait
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 5762220hrs0525hrsWed, Fri, Sun


    DEPARTURES

    To Mumbai
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 5980830hrs0930hrsTue, Thur, Sat
    IC 1641425hrs1525hrsDaily
    IC 6641620hrs1720hrsDaily


    Jet Airways
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    9W 4800810hrs0910hrsExcept Sun
    9W 4591345hrs1445hrsDaily
    9W 4721405hrs1505hrsDaily
    9W 4741615hrs1715hrsDaily


    Air Sahara
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    S2-2201335hrs1435hrsDaily


    Air Deccan
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    DN 3180710hrs0835hrsDaily
    DN 3081545hrs1715hrsDaily


    Spice Jet
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    OS 2581430hrs1530hrsDaily


    Kingfisher Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IT 3131630hrs1730hrsDaily
    IT 3091340hrs1440hrsDaily


    To New Delhi
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 8660715hrs1055hrsDaily


    Air Sahara
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    S2-220/2051335hrs1730hrsDaily


    Spice Jet
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    OS 2561750hrs2015hrsDaily


    To Bangalore
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 9171445hrs1540hrsDaily


    Air Deccan
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    DN 3061610hrs1740hrsDaily


    Jet Airways
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    9W 35161500hrs1630hrsDaily


    To Chennai
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 5760820hrs1135hrsTue, Sat


    Air Sahara
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    S2-220/62431335hrs2055hrsDaily


    To Kozhikode
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 5971750hrs1855hrsMon, Wed, Fri


    To Kochi
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 5760820hrs0930hrsTue, Sat


    To Hyderabad
    Air Sahara
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    S2 60421525hrs1635hrsDaily


    Jet Airways
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    9W 4741615hrs1930hrsDaily


    To Ahmedabad
    Jet Airways
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    9W 4800810hrs1055hrsExcept Sun


    Air Sahara
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    S2- 118/ 1291455hrs0925hrsDaily


    To Kolkota
    Air Sahara
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    S2 - 220 / 3061335hrs2245hrsDaily


    To Kuwait
    Indian Airlines
    Flight No.DepartureArrivalDays of operation
    IC 5751635hrs1830hrsMon, Fri


    Schedules of these flights to Goa are subject to change without notice. Please confirm at the time of booking with the Airline office or your travel agent.

    Airline Offices:

    • Which is the nearest railway station to Goa?


    • Madgaon Railway Station in Panaji is regarded as the nearest railway station to Panaji and Goa.

    • Which is the nearest bus terminal to Goa?


    • Mapusa bus terminal is the nearest bus stand to the state.

    • Which is the main port of Goa?


    • The main port of Goa is Mormugao Port.

    • What is the Standard Trunk Dialing (STD) code of Goa?


    • The STD code of Goa is 0832.


    What are the main agricultural crops of Goa?



    Besides cashew, which is the principle crop of Goa, the other agricultural crops of the state are:
    • Arecanut
    • Banana
    • Brinjal
    • Cashewnut
    • Coconut
    • Cucumber
    • Gourd
    • Jackfruit
    • Mango
    • Paddy
    • Pineapple
    • Pumpkin
    • Radish

    What is Goa famous for?



    The state of Goa is known for its exotic sun-kissed sea beaches, adventure sports, beach carnivals as well as Portugese churches. These unique features of the place attract tourists from all over the world.

    Why is Statehood Day celebrated in Goa?



    Statehood Day is celebrated in Goa to commemorate the occasion when Goa gained statehood on August 12th, 1987; thus becoming India's 25th state. Statehood Day is officially celebrated on May 30 every year. The Statehood Day is a State holiday to celebrate Goa becoming the 25th state of the Indian Union. Goa was liberated 14 years after the Indian Independence and attained its Statehood 40 years after it became a part of mainstream India.The Shatehood Day also marks a momentous occasion of wish-fulfillment - an occasion when the long cherished dream of Goa becoming a State became a reality. Emerging from the mists of hoary antiquity, the fabled land of Lord Parshurama, after a history marked by war, conquests and alien domination, finally had its own glorious tryst with destiny on this red-letter day.

    When is Liberation Day in Goa celebrated?



    The Liberation Day in Goa is celebrated on December 19. It commemorates the day when the Indian Government seized power from the Portuguese colonizers in1961. The Portuguese were the first European power to arrive in India and the last to depart. They set foot in Goa in 1510 and left on 19 December 1961 - when they were driven away. In 1926, when Portugal came under grip of dictatorship, life of the common people became impossible to bear. So, the people of Goa began to rebel against their conquerors. Finally, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, the great Indian socialist leader, launched a movement for civil liberties at a public meeting in Margao, on 18 June 1946. this meeting set in motion a mass movement for freedom from the Portuguese rule.

    The Government of India, with the help of peaceful negotiations with Portugal made attempts to solve the problem of Goa between 1947 and 1955. But all these attempts proved futile. From 1955 to 1961, the Goans and the Indian political parties organised public meetings and adopted resolutions condemning Portuguese rule. in this way the terrible conditions prevailing in Goa were made public. On 18-19 December 1961, the Government of India adopted a plan called Operation Vijay to liberate the Portuguese colonies in India.

    Finally, all operations in Goa came to an end at 6:00 p.m., on 19 December 1961. The final formal surrender was received from the Portuguese Governor General, Vassalo De Silva. The documents of surrender were signed at 7:30 p.m. and Major General K.P. Candeth was appointed as the Military Governor of Goa. Thus within 40 hours of the start of the military operations, the last foreign holding in India was brought to an end.

    This is how the Liberation Day in Goa came into being. From then on the Liberation Day in Goa is celebrated every year on the 17th of December in celebration of their well-earned liberty.

    What is the Pin Code in Goa?



    The PIN codes of Goa, like the Pin Codes of every other part of India, vary from area to area. However, the PIN codes of Goa all begin with the digit "4". A list of the PIN Codes of Goa is given along side their area names in the alphabetical order below:

    Air India (Off) 2224081, 2225172, 2431101-3
    (Airport) 2541445 / 2541115
    Indian Airlines (Off) 2428787, 2426363, 2428282
    (Airport) 2540788
    Jet Airways (Off) 2438792
    (Airport) 2542026 / 27
    Sahara Airlines (Off) 2237346, 2230634, 2237346
    (Airport) 2540020, 2541211
    Gujarat Airways (Off) 2230237, 22230634
    Indian Airlines 242 6363 or 242 8282
    Air Deccan 243 8950/1/2 or 080 3900 8888
    SpiceJet 1600 180 3333 or 09871 803 333
    Kingfisher Airlines 1600 1800 0101


    A
    Air Port Danbolim 413801
    Arambol 403524
    Aldona 403508
    Althino 403001
    Arpora 403518
    Anjuna 403509
    Assonora 403503
    Arocim 403710
    Assolna 403701
    Aquem 403601
    Atorda 403602

    B
    Baina 403802
    Betim 403101
    Bambolim 403201
    Betora 403401
    Bambolin Complex 403201
    Betora Ind Estate 403409
    Bamdevpur 403202
    Betul 403603
    Bazar Panaji 403001
    Biccavolu 403504
    Bazar Ponda 403401
    Bicholim Ind Estate 403529
    Benaulim 403716
    Bogmalo 403806

    C
    Calangute 403516
    Chorao 403102
    Canacona 403702
    Collem 403410
    Cansaulim 403712
    Colva 403708
    Caranzalem 403002
    Colvale 403513
    Carmona 403717
    Commecial Complex
    Carona 403523
    Corlim Industrial Estate 403110
    Candolim 403515
    Cuchorim 403706
    Cavalasim 403721
    Cumbhar Zoo 403107
    Chandor 403714
    Cuncolim 403703
    Chicalim 403711
    Courtorim 403709
    Chinchinim 403715

    D
    Dabolim Airport Terminal 413801
    Dramapur 403725

    F
    Fountainhas 403001
    G
    Goa Velha 403108

    L
    Loliem 403728
    Loutulim 403718

    M
    Majorda 403713
    Marcela 403107
    Mandrel 403527
    Mardol 403404
    Mapusa (Mapuca) 403507
    MARGAON HO 403601
    Mapusa Industrial Area 403507
    Mormugaon 403803

    N
    N I O Donapaula 403004
    Navelim Camp 403729
    Naval Base Verem 403114
    Neura 403104
    Navelim 403707
    Nuvem 403604
    S
    St. Louranco 403204
    Secretariat 403001
    Sada 403804
    Sem Rachol 403719
    Saligao 403511
    Shridhan 403108
    Sanguem 403704
    Sinquerim 403519
    Santa Estevam 403106
    Siolim 403517
    Santacruz 403005
    Siredao 403111
    Santainez 403001
    Siroda 403103
    Sanuelim 403505
    St. Estevam 403106
    Sanvoedem 403727
    St. Jose de Areal 403709

    T
    Tivim Industrial Estate 403526
    Tivim 403502
    Tisea 403406
    O
    Orlim (Goa) 403724

    P
    Pale 403105
    Piedade 403403
    Panaji HO 403001
    Pilar 403203
    Parra 403510
    Ponda 403401
    Pernem 403512
    Porvorim 403501

    Q
    Quepem 403705

    R
    Raibandar 403006
    Raia 403720
    Reis Margos 403114
    U
    Usgaon 403407

    V
    Vaddem 403802
    Velhegave (Velhegao) 403402
    Valpoi 403506
    Velim 403723
    Varca 403721
    Verna 403722
    Vassia Dabhla 403802
    Vagator 403509
    Vasco-da-Gama 403802

    Z
    Zuari Nagar (Margaon) 403726


    Which are the famous festivals of Goa?



    Besides the national religious festivals, some of the famous vibrant festivals of Goa are:
    • Bonderam Festival
    • Feast of St. Francis Xavier
    • Feast of Three Kings
    • Shigmo Festival


    Last Updated on: September 12, 2014