Bandora | |
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city | |
Coordinates: 15°24′N 73°58′E / 15.40°N 73.97°E | |
Country | India |
State | Goa |
District | North Goa |
Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 12,264 |
Languages | |
• Official | Konkani |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
Vehicle registration | GA |
Website |
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Bandora is a census town in the Ponda Tehsil of North Goa District, in Goa State, India.
Bandora is located at 15°24′N 73°58′E / 15.40°N 73.97°E. [1] It has an average elevation of 107 metres (351 feet).
As of 2001 [update] India census, [2] Bandora had a population of 12,264. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Bandora has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
An ancient Jain temple of Tirthankara Neminatha was found in Bandora, Goa from 1425 AD; it is now an archaeological site. [3] [4] [5]