Majorda

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{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}

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| settlement_type = Village

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| 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

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| population_total = 2813

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| postal_code = 403713

| area_code = 0832

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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

References