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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