Varca
Varca | |
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census town | |
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| Country | File:Flag of India.svg India |
| State | Goa |
| District | South Goa |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 4,859 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GA |
| Website | goa |
Varca is a census town in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa.
Geography
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Beaches
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Varca is known for its beaches. The row of wooden fishing boats seen on the beach belongs to the Christian fishing community.
Demographics
[edit | edit source]As of the 2001 India census,[2] Varca had a population of 4859. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Varca has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 75%. In Varca, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. As of today, the population is about 25,000. Most of the males in Varca, take up jobs as seafarers or as NRI (Non Resident Indians) in the Middle East, especially the Gulf States, including Kuwait, UAE and Bahrain. The town mostly comprises Catholics and Hindus.
Monuments
[edit | edit source]The Our Lady of Gloria church is considered one of the oldest buildings in Varca. It is still operational with locals and tourists attending its services. Beside the church is St Mary's High School, which is managed and run by the church.
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Varca
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External links
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- Varca Photographs, 2012 Archived 8 September 2023 at the Wayback Machine
