Goa - Wikipedia
WEBPanaji (Panjim) is the headquarters of North Goa district and is also the capital of Goa. North Goa is further divided into three subdivisions—Panaji, Mapusa , and Bicholim ; and five talukas (subdistricts)— Tiswadi (Panaji), Bardez ( Mapusa ), Pernem , Bicholim , and Sattari ( Valpoi ).
Panaji - Wikipedia
WEBPanaji (/ ˈ p ʌ n ə dʒ i /; Goan Konkani: Ponnjem, IPA:; also known as Panjim) is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of North Goa district. Previously, it was the territorial capital of the former Portuguese India. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi river estuary in the Tiswadi sub-district .
Goa | History, India, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Goa, state of India, comprising a mainland district on the country’s southwestern coast and an offshore island. The capital is Panaji, on the north-central coast of the mainland district. Known for the sandy beaches along its 65-mile coastline, Goa was a Portuguese possession until it became a part of India in 1962.
Panaji | India, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Panaji, town, capital of Goa state, western India. It lies on the estuary of the Mandavi River at the river’s mouth on the Arabian Sea. Panaji was a tiny village until the mid-18th century, when repeated plagues forced Goa’s Portuguese colonizers to abandon their capital of Velha Goa (Old Goa, or.
Places To Visit In Panjim: Exploring Beaches And Beyond In Goa's Capital
WEB2 days ago · Panjim, now officially known as Panaji, has been the most important city in Goa since the 17th Century when Portuguese rulers relocated their capital from Velha Goa (old Goa) to this spot located along the Mandovi River. Besides being the administrative capital, it also has a certain charm, thanks to its well-preserved buildings from a …
Panaji, India - WorldAtlas
WEBFeb 24, 2022 · Lying on the estuary of the Mandavi River at the river's mouth on the Arabian Sea, Panaji is the capital of Goa state in western India and a renowned world tourist destination.
Panaji – the capital of Goa, also known as Panjim - Goa Villa
WEBPanaji is the state capital of Goa. The biggest city in north Goa and the third biggest city in the state. Town area – 21.01 square kilometers, Metropolitan area – 76.3 square kms. Population – 40,017, census 2011. Closest airport – Dabolim – 27.8 kms. Closest railway station – Karmali – 13.2 kms.
Things to do in Panjim and Places to Visit - Panjim City Guide
WEBSep 11, 2023 · Panjim – the capital city of Goa with its narrow lanes and traditional homes delights travellers of all ages. No matter what you do, a trip to Goa isn’t complete without exploring Panjim City. It offers a seamless fusion between the contemporary and the vintage – letting you pick what part of its past you want to study.
10 Very Best Things to Do in Panjim — Goa’s Colonial Capital
WEBJun 2, 2023 · From strolling the Latin Quarter to tasting "urak" in swanky dive bars, here are the absolute best things to do in Panjim (Panaji)—the capital of Goa, India.
Goa summary | Britannica
WEBGoa , State, southwestern India. Area: 1,429 sq mi (3,702 sq km). Population: (2011) 1,457,723. Capital: Panaji. Located on India’s western coast, it is bordered by Maharashtra and Karnataka states. It has a 65-mi (105-km) coastline on the Arabian Sea and includes the offshore island of Goa.
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