Aquem

Aquem
Census town
St. Sebastian Church in Aquem
St. Sebastian Church in Aquem
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Coordinates: 15°15′36″N 73°58′55″E / 15.2601°N 73.982°E / 15.2601; 73.982
Country India
State Goa
DistrictSouth Goa
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
4,985
Languages
 • OfficialKonkani
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationGA
Websitegoa.gov.in

Aquem is a census town and a suburb of city of Margao in South Goa district in the state of Goa, India. It is home to the 6th Century Pandava caves which are likely Buddhist in origin.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Aquem had a population of 4985. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Aquem has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.


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