Colvale
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| ?Colvale Goa • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| District(s) | North Goa |
| Population | 5,475 (2001) |
Colvale is a census town in North Goa district in the state of Goa, India. Famous People from Colvale include Antu Shenoy the forefather of Abbe Faria, a well known Goan hypnotist.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[1], Colvale had a population of 5475. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Colvale has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74% and, female literacy is 69%. In Colvale, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
