Sanvordem
| Sanvordem सांवड्डें/Sanvodd'ddem | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Sanvordem Location in Goa, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°16′N 74°07′E / 15.27°N 74.12°ECoordinates: 15°16′N 74°07′E / 15.27°N 74.12°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Goa |
| District | South Goa |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 4,832 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Sanvordem (Konkani: सांवड्डें Sanvodd'ddem, pronounced [sãːw(ɔ)ɖɖɛ̃ː]) is a census town in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. It is near Shiroda. Sunday is the major market day and people from the nearby areas flock to buy necessities. A few years back it was considered a more remote place in Goa but today it is fast developing. It is one and a half hour drive from the Goan capital Panaji.
Geography
Sanvordem is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 18 metres (59 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Sanvordem had a population of 4832. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Sanvordem has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 67%. In Sanvordem, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy
Mining is one of the major activities of Sanvordem. You would find a lot of trucks carrying the ore from one point to another. It is more known for a whole sale market value.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sanvordem
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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