Parra, Goa

Parra
village
Parra
Parra

Location in Goa, India

Coordinates: 15°34′0″N 73°47′0″E / 15.56667°N 73.78333°E / 15.56667; 73.78333Coordinates: 15°34′0″N 73°47′0″E / 15.56667°N 73.78333°E / 15.56667; 73.78333
Country  India
State Goa
District North Goa
Languages
  Official Konkani
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 403510
Vehicle registration GA
Nearest city Mapusa
Website goa.gov.in

Parra is a village in Bardez sub-district, North Goa, India. It is close to the town of Mapusa and the villages of Saligao, Calangute, Assagaon, Anjuna and Vagator. Parra covers quite a vast land area, but most of it is agricultural land with pockets of residential land. It is also quite close to Panjim city, the capital of Goa. A resident of Parra is popularly known as a "Porrikar". Parra used to be famous for sweet, red watermelons.

Parra Church is dedicated to St. Anne.


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