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Revision as of 11:12, 12 August 2023
Goa Island
Ilha de Goa | |
|---|---|
Island | |
  Goa Island  Goa Island | |
| Coordinates: 15°31′31.6″N 73°53′59.9″E / 15.525444°N 73.899972°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Taluka | Ilhas |
| Named for | The city of Goa |
| Government | |
| • Type | 7 Panchayats, 13 Communidades |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | approx. 12,250 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postcode | 403403 |
| Telephone code | 0832 |
The Island of Goa is the largest estuarine island in the Indian state of Goa. It is situated on the confluence of the Mandovi and Zuari rivers. Due to its name, it is often confused with Ilhas de Goa which means Islands of Goa (plural).
It is one of the of 6 major islands within the Mandovi, the others being:
- Chorão,
- Divar,
- Vanxim,
- Cumbarjua,
- St Estevam and
- Several other small mangrove islands and sand banks.
Maps
The evidence of the existence of Goa as an island can be seen on historic maps, before the construction of the bridges that connect it to other parts. The delta is surrounded by water.
Water Bodies
The island lies within the water bodies of:
- Mandovi River to the north.
- Cumbarjua Canal to the east.
- Zuari River to the south.
- Arabian Sea to the west.
Ferries
Prior to the construction of the bridges, the primary commute to and from the island was done via ferry. Some have become redundant, but most are still in use, they include:
- Panjim to Betim.[1]
- Ribandar to Chorao.[2]
- Ribandar to Divar.[3]
- Old Goa to Divar.
- Daugim to Tolto in St Estevam.[4]
- Gandaulim to Cumbarjua.[5]
- Agaçaim to Cortalim.[6]
Bridges
There are a number of bridges built over the last hundred years, linking the island to other parts of the mainland.
Northern Bridges
These bridges are built over the Mandovi River. They pass through the villages of Penha de França and the city of Panjim:
- 2 Mandovi Bridges: Connects Goa to Bardes.[7]
- Atal Bridge: Connects Goa to Bardes, but avoids the busy roads of Panjim entirely.[8]
Eastern Bridges
These bridges are built over the Cumbarjua Canal.
- Gandaulim Bridge: Connects Gandaulim in Goa to Cumbarjua.[9]
- Banastarim Bridge: Connects Corlim in Goa to Banastarim.[10][11]
Southern Bridges
These bridges are built over the Zuari River. They pass through the villages of Agaçaim and Cortalim.
- Zuari Bridge: Connects Goa to Mormugão.[12]
- A new Bridge is being constructed (similar in scale to the Atal Bridge) over the Zuari River.[13]
Internal Bridges
These bridges are a link to places within the island, which are geographically close, but are separated by a body of water.
- Ponte Conde de Linhares: This links Panjim to Ribandar, and is the oldest and most famous of all the internal bridges.[14]
Settlements
Cities
| # | City | State | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panjim Municipal Corporation | Goa | 40000 |
Towns
| # | Town | State | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chimbel Census Town | Goa | 15,289 |
| 2 | Calapor or Santa Cruz, Goa Census Town | Goa | 14,077 |
| 4 | Bambolim Census Town | Goa | 6,885 |
| 5 | Corlim Census Town | Goa | 6,568 |
| 6 | Mercurim Census Town | Goa | 4,970 |
| 7 | Cumbarjua Census Town | Goa | 4,917 |
| 8 | Goa Velha Census Town | Goa | 4,322 |
| 9 | Jua Census Town | Goa | 4,134 |
| 10 | Old Goa (Velha Goa) Census Town | Goa | 2,550 |
| 11 | Ribandar Census Town | Goa | 2,450 |
| 12 | Tiswadi Census Town | Goa | 2,300 |
References
- ^ "Travel on Panaji-Betim ferry route not to be charged | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Ribandar-Chorao ferry ramp nears completion | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 17 Dec 2019. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "How to Reach Divar Island in Goa". India News, Breaking News | India.com. 20 November 2017.
- ^ "56 years on, Goa's oldest ferry-tale comes to an end | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Ferry services disrupted for two hours at Gandaulim | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 21 Aug 2010. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Ferry service on Agassaim-Cortalim route". oHeraldo.
- ^ Times, Navhind (9 July 2016). "Thirty years after Mandovi Bridge collapse".
- ^ "Vehicles on Atal Setu only from February 5 | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Gaundalim, Cumbarjua bridges opened for traffic". The Goan EveryDay.
- ^ "Banastari Bridge | IndiaUnveiled". www.indiaunveiled.in.
- ^ "Banastarim bridge work to hit Tiswadi water supply | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 22 Mar 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Work on new Zuari bridge may start by Sept 2013: Dhavalikar - Times Of India". 2013-01-27. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "First section of new Zuari bridge to open in December 2020 | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "CCP Goa :: City Information". www.ccpgoa.com.
- ^ "Siridao Village Population - Tiswadi - North Goa, Goa". Census 2011 India. 29 May 1980. Retrieved 17 November 2016.