Colvale
Colvale or Colovale is a census town in North Goa district in the state of Goa, India.
Colvale | |
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  Colvale Location in Goa, India  Colvale Colvale (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15.62°N 73.83°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 5,475 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GA |
| Website | goa |
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, Goan hypnotist
- Wendell Rodricks (19560 - 2020) 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 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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