Saligao
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| Saligao | |
| State - District(s) |
Goa - North Goa |
| Area | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
5553 - |
Saligao is a census town in North Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. It is surrounded by the villages of Parra, Guirim, Sangolda, Pilerne, Candolim, Calangute and Nagoa and is in Bardez Taluka of Goa. It is 10 kms from Panjim the capital of Goa, 6kms from Mapusa the capital of Bardez Taluka, and 3 kms from the Calangute beach.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Saligao had a population of 5553. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Saligao has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 76%. In Saligao, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Institutions from Saligao
- Mater Dei, one of Goa's first English language schools, at Bairo Alto.
- Lourdes Convent High School at Sonarbhat
- Government Middle School at the CHOGM Road Crossing.
- Bank of India at the Saligao market.
- Piran Urban Cooperative Bank, near the Saligao Super Market.
- Florentine Bar and Restaurant at Piqueno Morod, a small outlet know for its chicken cafreal dish.
- Samrat Hotel, a restaurant alongside the CHOGM road, known for its bhaji (vegetable-based) preparations.
- Leela Communications, at the Saligao market.
- Cherry Fernandes' play-school at D'Mello Vaddo.
- Krist Raj Bhavan, home for the aged, run by the Franciscan Missionaries of Christ the King sisters.
- Mae de Deus home for the aged, run by the Franciscan Missionaries of Christ the King sisters.
