Colvale
| Colvale (कोलवाळे) | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Colvale (कोलवाळे)  Colvale (कोलवाळे) Location in Goa, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°37′N 73°50′E / 15.62°N 73.83°ECoordinates: 15°37′N 73°50′E / 15.62°N 73.83°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 5,475 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | GA |
| Website |
goa |
Colvale or Colovale is a census town in North Goa district in the state of Goa, India.
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.
Notable people
- Antu Shenoy the forefather of Abbe Faria, a well known Goan hypnotist
- Wendell Rodricks noted Indian designer and author of Moda Goa and The Green Room.
References
- ↑ "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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