Varca

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?Varca Goa • India
Varca
Coordinates: 15°13′N 73°55′E / 15.22, 73.92
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 0 m (0 ft)
District(s)	South Goa
Population	4,859 (2001)

Coordinates: 15°13′N 73°55′E / 15.22, 73.92 Varca is a census town in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Beaches 3 Demographics 4 References

[edit] Geography

Varca is located at 15.22° N 73.92° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 0 metres (0 feet).

[edit] Beaches

Varca is renowned for it beaches, hence it has become a popular destination for tourists. The row of wooden fishing boats seen on the beach belong to the Christian fishing community. Popular beach resorts in Varca include the Radisson White Sands Resort, and the Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resort.

[edit] Demographics

As of the 2001 India census^[2], Varca had a population of 4859. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Varca has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 75%. In Varca, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Varca
2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.