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:: GOA - AT A GLANCE

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Goa, the 25th state of the Union of India with a geographical area of 3702 sq. kms., is one of the smallest states of the Indian Union. The State lies along the Western Coast (Konkan Coast) 600 kms., south of Bombay and 300 Kms., north of Managalore. The state is bounded on the north by the river Teracol, which separates it from Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra State; in the east and south by Belgaum and Utthar Kannada districts of the

Karnataka State respectively; and in the west by Arabian Sea.The physiographic characteristics are rich and varied consisting of verdant hills, forests, coconut groves and rich fields. The soil in general is laterite.

The climate of Goa State is warm and humid. During June-September month's heavy rainfall is received from the southwest monsoon which ranges between 3000 mm to 3400mm. The temperature ranges from 22 C during rainy season to 34 C during summer months.

For administrative convenience, the state is divided into two districts viz. North Goa and South Goa, each under the administrative control of District Collector. The districts are further divided into 11 talukas i.e. 6 under North Goa District and 5 under South Goa District for the sake of revenue administration, each headed by a Mamlatdar. For developmental purposes, the state of Goa is divided into 10 community development blocks each headed by a Block Development Officer. There are 185 village panchayats in the state.

The state of Goa with a geographical area of 3702 sq. kms has a population of 11,68,622 as per 1991 census. Out of this, 5,93,563 are males and 5,75,059 are females. Sex ratio has been found 964 females for 1000 males. Density of population of the state is 316. The overall literacy rate is 79.96 Goa is second only to Kerala as far as literacy rate is concerned. Decennial (1981-91) growth rate of population of the state is 16.86%, which is one of the lowest among all the states.