North Goa district facts for kids

North Goa is a special place in India. It is one of the two main areas, called districts, that make up the small but beautiful state of Goa. This district covers an area of about 1,736 square kilometers.

North Goa is located on the western coast of India. To its north, it shares a border with the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra state. To the east, it is next to the Belgaum district of Karnataka. South Goa District is to its south. The amazing Arabian Sea forms its western border.

People and Population in North Goa

North Goa is home to many people. According to a count taken in 2011, about 817,761 people live here. This number makes North Goa the 480th most populated district out of 640 districts in India.

The district has a population density of about 471 people for every square kilometer. This means many people live in a smaller area. Between 2001 and 2011, the number of people living in North Goa grew by about 7.8%.

North Goa also has a high number of people who can read and write. About 88.85% of its population is literate. This shows that education is very important in the district. For every 1,000 boys and men, there are about 959 girls and women.

Images for kids

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  Candolim Beach Goa

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  Fort Aguada Light House