Majorda
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Majorda
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| settlement_type = Village
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| coordinates = {{coord|15|18|58|N|73|55|11|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = India
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Goa
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = South Goa
| subdivision_type3 = Sub-district
| subdivision_name3 = Salcete
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| leader_title = Sarpanch
| leader_name = Edward Da Costa
| unit_pref = Metric
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| population_total = 2813
| population_as_of = 2011
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| timezone1 = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = PIN
| postal_code = 403713
| area_code = 0832
| blank1_name_sec1 = Nearest city
| blank1_info_sec1 = Margão
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Majorda is a village in Salcete, Goa. It is located in South Goa district, north-west of Margão. The village is famous for its beaches.
Demographics
As of 2011 Indian census, Majorda had a population of 2,813. Males constitute 46% of the population and females 54%. Majorda has a literacy rate of 93.23%, higher than state average of 88.70%. Male literacy rate is 93.78%, and female literacy rate is 92.77%. In Majorda, 10.20% of the population is under 6 years of age.{{cite web|title=Majorda Population - South Goa, Goa|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/626892-majorda-goa.html|website=2011 Census|publisher=Government of India}}
Landmarks
Majorda has a railway station. The parish church of the village is Mãe de Deus (Mother Of God) Church.
Notable people
- Anthony Gonsalves, (1927 – 2012) Bollywood music composer
References
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Category:Villages in South Goa district
Category:Beaches of South Goa district
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