Date of Formation: North Goa District was formed when Goa attained statehood on 30th May 1987.
Area: 1736 square kilometers
Density of Population: 471 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 88.85 % - Male: 93.77 %, Female: 83.74 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:959
Boundaries of North Goa District
North: Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra
South: South Goa District
East: Belgaum District, Karnataka and Kolhapur District, Maharashtra
West: Arabian Sea
North Goa District Average Rainfall: 2932 mm
North Goa District Average Temperature in Summer: 31.28 deg C
North Goa District Average Temperature in Winter: 23.21 deg C
NORTH GOA DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Mandovi, Chapora, Tiracol, Sal
Blocks: Bardez, Bicholim, Pernem, Ponda, Satorem, Tiswadi
Assembly Constituencies: Mandrem, Pernem, Bicholim, Tivim, Mapusa, Siolim, Saligao, Calangute, Porvorim, Aldona, Panaji, Taleigao, St.Cruz, St.Andre, Cumbarjua, Maem, Sanquelim, Poriem, Valpoi, Priol
Lakes: Mayem, Chimbel, Carambolim, Calapur
Peaks: North Sonsagar, Catlanchimauli, Vaguerim, Morlemgad
North Goa District Nearby Attractions
1. Baga Beach
2. Calangute
North Goa District Facts: The Portuguese territory of Goa was added to India in 1961 and 1987 Goa attained statehood and two districts, North Goa District and South Goa District were created.
Mineral Resources: Manganese, iron, bauxite, limestone, clay
Major Educational Institutions: Carmel College of Arts and Science and Commerce, Dhempe College of Arts and Science, G.R. Kare College of Law, G.V.M. College of Education, Goa College of Engineering, Goa College of Pharmacy, St. Xavier’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Flora: Teak, bamboo, cane
What is North Goa District Famous For: Beaches
Famous People From North Goa District: Agnelo de Souza, Digambar Kamat, Wilfred de Souza, Shahikala Kakodkar, Dayanand Bandodkar
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
