Bambolim

Bambolim
Town
Bambolim
Bambolim

Location in Goa, India

Coordinates: 15°27′N 73°51′E / 15.45°N 73.85°E / 15.45; 73.85Coordinates: 15°27′N 73°51′E / 15.45°N 73.85°E / 15.45; 73.85
Country  India
State Goa
District North Goa
Elevation 1 m (3 ft)
Population (2001)
  Total 5,319
Languages
  Official Konkani
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration GA
Website Goa.gov.in

Bambolim is a census town in North Goa district in the state of Goa, India. The only allopathic medical college in the state of Goa, Goa Medical College, is located here.

Geography

Bambolim is located at 15°27′N 73°51′E / 15.45°N 73.85°E / 15.45; 73.85.[1] It has an average elevation of 1 metres (3 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Bambolim had a population of 5319. Males constitute 64% of the population and females 36%. Bambolim has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 69% of the males and 31% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Bambolim Beach

Main article: Bambolim Beach

Bambolim beach is located about 7 km. from Panaji. It is a neat and clean beach with no crowd. This beach is part rocky and part sandy. Sea waves are not high, not deep so good to enjoy swimming. Grand Hyatt Hotel and Bambolim Beach Resort are located on the beach side. This beach is well connected by road.

References

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