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| name = Calangute | | name = Calangute | ||
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'''Calangute''' is a town in the [[North Goa district]] of the [[India | '''Calangute''' is a town in the [[North Goa district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Goa]]. It is famous for its beach, the largest in North Goa and a popular tourist destination. The peak tourist season is during [[Christmas]] and [[New Year]], and during the summer in May.{{citation needed|date=February 2025}} | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2011|alt=As of the 2011 India census}},<ref>{{Cite web|title=2011 Census, District Census Hand Book - North Goa|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3001_PART_B_DCHB_NORTH%20GOA.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-23|website=censusindia.gov.in}}</ref> Calangute had a population of 13,810. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%. Calangute had an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 78% and female literacy 67%. 10% of the population was under 6 years of age. | {{As of|2011|alt=As of the 2011 India census}},<ref>{{Cite web|title=2011 Census, District Census Hand Book - North Goa|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3001_PART_B_DCHB_NORTH%20GOA.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-23|website=censusindia.gov.in|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151113232733/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3001_PART_B_DCHB_NORTH%20GOA.pdf |archive-date=13 November 2015 }}</ref> Calangute had a population of 13,810. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%. Calangute had an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 78% and female literacy 67%. 10% of the population was under 6 years of age. | ||
==Government and politics== | |||
Calangute is part of [[Calangute (Goa Assembly constituency)]] and [[North Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)]]. | |||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
Calangute has secondary education schools viz. Little Flower of Jesus High School , St. Josephs High School, Don Bosco High School, Mark Memorial High School, apart from the Government Primary schools located in Umtavaddo & Naikavaddo. | Calangute has secondary education schools viz. Little Flower of Jesus High School, St. Josephs High School, Don Bosco High School, Mark Memorial High School, apart from the Government Primary schools located in Umtavaddo & Naikavaddo. | ||
==In media== | ==In media== | ||
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==Notable residents== | ==Notable residents== | ||
* [[Bruno Coutinho]] – captained the [[India national football team]]. | * [[Bruno Coutinho (footballer, born 1969)|Bruno Coutinho]] – captained the [[India national football team]]. | ||
* {{annotated link|Lumen Monteiro}}, bishop of [[diocese of Agartala]] in [[Tripura]], was born in Calangute | |||
==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
Like any other Goan village, Calangute's most famous sport is [[Association football|football]]. The local football club is Calangute Association, which represents them in Goa's top-tier league, the [[Goa Professional League]]. | Like any other Goan village, Calangute's most famous sport is [[Association football|football]]. The local football club is Calangute Association, which represents them in Goa's top-tier league, the [[Goa Football League#Goa Professional League|Goa Professional League]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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* [https:// | * {{Wikivoyage inline|Calangute}} | ||
* Energetic [https://catchychronicles.com/calangute-beach-goa/ Calangute Beach] Goa | |||
[[Category:Beaches of Goa]] | [[Category:Beaches of Goa]] | ||
[[Category:Villages in North Goa district]] | [[Category:Villages in North Goa district]] | ||
[[Category:Beaches of North Goa district]] | [[Category:Beaches of North Goa district]] | ||
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Calangute | |
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Town | |
 Waves thrashing at the shore Calangute, Goa, India. | |
  Calangute Location of Calangute in Goa  Calangute Calangute (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°32′30″N 73°45′43″E / 15.54167°N 73.76194°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Sub-district | Bardez |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 13,810 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 403516 |
| Area code | 0832 |
Calangute is a town in the North Goa district of the Indian state of Goa. It is famous for its beach, the largest in North Goa and a popular tourist destination. The peak tourist season is during Christmas and New Year, and during the summer in May.[citation needed]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2011 India census[update],[1] Calangute had a population of 13,810. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%. Calangute had an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 78% and female literacy 67%. 10% of the population was under 6 years of age.
Government and politics[edit | edit source]
Calangute is part of Calangute (Goa Assembly constituency) and North Goa (Lok Sabha constituency).
Education[edit | edit source]
Calangute has secondary education schools viz. Little Flower of Jesus High School, St. Josephs High School, Don Bosco High School, Mark Memorial High School, apart from the Government Primary schools located in Umtavaddo & Naikavaddo.
In media[edit | edit source]
Lorna Cordeiro recorded a song in Konkani titled "Calangute" about the town and Calangute Beach.
Notable residents[edit | edit source]
- Bruno Coutinho – captained the India national football team.
- Lumen Monteiro – Indian Roman Catholic prelate (born 1952), bishop of diocese of Agartala in Tripura, was born in Calangute
Sports[edit | edit source]
Like any other Goan village, Calangute's most famous sport is football. The local football club is Calangute Association, which represents them in Goa's top-tier league, the Goa Professional League.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Parasailing at Calangute Beach -
Parasailing at Calangute beach in December 2006
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Boats at Calangute Beach -
The tinto (market) at Calangute -
Altars at St. Alex Church, Calangute. -
Crowded Calangute Beach in an evening -
Dusk at Calangute Beach
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "2011 Census, District Census Hand Book - North Goa" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 November 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Template:Wikivoyage inline
- Energetic Calangute Beach Goa