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Profile of Goa
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of Goa
Administrative Profile | General
Information | Political Information
Administrative Profile
Goa along with Daman & Diu, which was liberated by Indian army on 19th December
1961, from 451 years of Portuguese rule, remained as a Union Territory until
1987. On 30th May 1987, Goa became the 25th State of the Indian Union. The State
is divided into two districts namely North Goa and South Goa with head quarters
at Panaji and Margao, respectively. These districts have been further divided
into 11 talukas. Some of the basic information of these Talukas is given in
Table 1.
| DISTRICT |
Taluka |
Area (sq. kms.)
|
| North Goa |
Bardez |
155 |
| Bicholim |
238.7 |
| Pernem |
241 |
| Ponda |
287.6 |
| Sattari |
499 |
| Tiswadi |
197.9 |
| South Goa |
Canacona |
351.1 |
| Mormugao |
109 |
| Quepem |
317.3 |
| Salcete |
293 |
| Sanguem |
879.4 |
The state of Goa has a Legislative Assembly with the strength of 40 elected
members. Besides Goa has three-elected representatives in the central parliament,
one in Rajya Sabha and two in Lok Sabha. The Governor is the head of the state
and is advised by the Council of ministers headed by the chief minister. Panaji,
a small city along the left bank of river Mandovi, is the seat of the State
administration. For administrative purposes, the State has been divided into
two districts with Collector as head of the district. These districts have been
further divided into 11 talukas headed by Mamlatdars and Block Development Officers
looking after administration and development related activities, respectively.
General Information
| Languages Spoken |
Konkani, Marathi, English, Hindi,
Portuguese |
| Capital |
Panaji |
| Districts |
North Goa and South Goa |
| Talukas |
Talukas : Eleven |
| Major Port |
Mormugao |
| Air Port |
Dabolim |
| Transport |
Air, Rail, Road and Sea |
| Climate |
Tropical |
| Tourist Season |
Throughout the year |
| Peak Season |
November to February |
| Famous Beaches |
Anjuna, Arambol, Calangute, Colva, Miramar, Mobor
and Vagator |
Political Information
The State of Goa has a Legislative Assembly with a strength of 40 elected members.
Besides, Goa has three elected representatives ( 2 in the Lok Sabha or the Lower
House and 1 in the Rajya Sabha or the Upper House) in the Central Parliament.
The Governor is the Head of the State and is advised by a Council of Ministers
headed by Chief Minister.
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