Valpoi

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native_name = Valpoi | type = city | latd = 15.53 | longd = 74.13
state_name = Goa
district = North Goa
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altitude = 16
population_as_of = 2001
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Valpoi or Valpoy in Konkani is a city and a municipal council in North Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. It is the headquarters of the Sattari Taluk. The Western Ghats (Sahyadri) are to the east of the town.

Geography

Valpoi is located at coord|15.53|N|74.13|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/0/Valpoy.html Falling Rain Map - elevation = 52m (Red dots are railways)] ] It has an average elevation of 16 metres (52 feet).

Demographics

As of 2003 India census [GR|India] , Valpoi had a population of 7913. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Valpoi has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 72%. In Valpoi, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Valpoi is small and beautiful town. It has Hanuman temple situated in the heart of the town.

Transport

The nearest railway station is at Sanvordem on the branch from Marmagao in Goa to Londa.

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