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Census town in Goa, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sanvordem (Sanvodd'ddem, pronounced, [sãːw(ɔ)ɖɖɛ̃ː]) is a census town in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. It is a twin town with Curchorem and is about 14 km from Shiroda via Ponchavadi. Sunday is the major market day and people from the nearby areas flock to buy necessities. A few years back it was considered a more remote place in Goa but today it is a fast developing town. It is a one-and-a-half-hour drive from the Goan capital Panaji.
Sanvordem
Sanvodd'ddem | |
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census town | |
Coordinates: 15.27°N 74.12°E | |
Country | India |
State | Goa |
District | South Goa |
Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 4,832 |
Languages | |
• Official | Konkani |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | GA |
Website | goa |
Sanvordem is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 18 metres (59 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Sanvordem had a population of 4,832. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Sanvordem has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 67%. In Sanvordem, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Sanvordem is part of Sanvordem (Goa Assembly constituency) and South Goa (Lok Sabha constituency).
Mining is one of the major economic activities of Sanvordem. A lot of trucks carrying the ore from one place to another are a regular sight on local loads. It is more known for a wholesale market value.
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