Goa Velha

This article is about a village in North Goa. For the UNESCO World Heritage Site, see Old Goa.

Goa Velha
Town
Saint Andrew's Church and School
Saint Andrew's Church and School
Goa Velha is located in Goa
Goa Velha
Goa Velha
Goa Velha is located in India
Goa Velha
Goa Velha
Coordinates: 15°26′38″N 73°52′52″E / 15.444°N 73.881°E / 15.444; 73.881
Country India
State Goa
DistrictNorth Goa
Sub DistrictIlhas
Founded byAfonso Albuquerque
Named for"Goa - The Old" in Portuguese
Government
Area
 • Total
6.20 km2 (2.39 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
4,322
 • Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialKonkani
 • Also Spoken (understood)English
 • HistoricalPortuguese
Religions
 • DominantChristianity
 • MinorHinduism
 • HistoricalRoman Catholicism
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postcode
403108
Telephone Code0832

Goa Velha is a small town in Ilhas de Goa subdistrict, Goa state, India. It should not be confused with the World Heritage Site of the historical city of Old Goa (Portuguese: Velha Goa). St Andrew's is its parish church. It is well known for its yearly 'Procession of the Saints' (Konkani: Santanchem Pursanv)

History

The town of Goa Velha was a southern suburb of the City of Goa, which was the original capital of Portuguese India. The Plagues of Goa in the 16th and 18th century gradually brought about the decline in the city's population. Goa Velha was one of the few areas on the Ilhas de Goa where populations of people began to cluster around. Velha Goa was once as vibrant as London or Lisbon with a population of more than 200,000. Then a disaster struck, and over the course of the next two centuries, the magnificent city was reduced to a shadow of its past.

In the 15th century, the Bijapur Sultanate built Velha Goa on the banks of Mandovi river. But once the Portuguese defeated Adil Shah in 1510 CE and took over the city, it served as the administrative seat of the Portuguese in India.

However, when plague and cholera epidemics started to ravage the city, people began to move out, and by 1775 only 1,500 people remained. This abandoned city came to be known as Velha Goa (Old Goa) to distinguish it from the new capital Nova Goa (New Goa - Panjim).

Today, the Churches and Convents of Velha Goa are monuments inscribed by UNESCO under the World Heritage List and are home to the tombs of kings, saints and missionaries. From the palace of Adil Shah to the ruins of St. Augustine, from the world-famous Bom Jesus Basilica to The Museum of Christian Art, and the other sites and monuments of Old Goa, are worth visiting for their architectural and historical value.

Geography

Goa Velha is located adjacent to Pilar in Ilhas, North Goa. By road it is approximately 2.5 kilometres north-west of Agaçaim, 12 kilometres south-east of the capital Panjim, 17 kilometres north-east of Vasco da Gama, and 26 kilometres north of the South Goa district headquarters Margão.Goa Velha is a coastal village located in the North Goa district of Goa, India. It is situated near the Mandovi Mandovi River, offering scenic views and a mix of lush greenery and sandy beaches. The area features a combination of low-lying coastal terrain and hilly regions, typical of Goa's landscape. It has a rich historical background, with colonial architecture and significant cultural sites. The climate is tropical, with a distinct wet season during the monsoons.

Demographics

Population

As of the 2011 census of India, Goa Velha had a population of 4,322 . Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%.[citation needed]

Literacy

Goa Velha has an average literacy rate of 89.17%, higher than the state average of 88.70%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 71%. In Goa Velha, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religion

68.12% of the population is Christian, 27.97% is Hindu and 3.77% is Muslim.[citation needed]

Goa Velha Census Town has total administration over 1,055 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

References

https://www.sterlingholidays.com/destination/goa/velha-goa

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