Calangute

Calangute is a town in the North Goa district, famous for its beach. The beach is the largest in North Goa and visited by thousands of domestic and international tourists alike. The peak tourist season is during Christmas and New Year, and during the summer in May. During the monsoon season, from June through September, the sea can be rough and swimming is prohibited. The beach offers water sport activities like parasailing and water skiing, among others.

Calangute
Town
Waves thrashing at the shore
Calangute, Goa, India.
Calangute
Location of Calangute in Goa
Calangute
Calangute (India)
Coordinates: 15°32′30″N 73°45′43″E
CountryIndia
StateGoa
DistrictNorth Goa
Sub-districtBardez
Population
 (2011)
 • Total13,810
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
403516
Area code(s)0832

Demographics

As of the 2011 India census,[1] Calangute had a population of 13,810. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%. Calangute had an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 78% and female literacy 67%. 10% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Education

Calangute has secondary education schools viz. Little Flower of Jesus High School , St. Josephs High School, Don Bosco High School, Mark Memorial High School, apart from the Government Primary schools located in Umtavaddo & Naikavaddo.

In media

Lorna Cordeiro recorded a song in Konkani titled "Calangute" about the town and Calangute Beach.

Notable residents

Sports

Like any other Goan village, Calangute's most famous sport is football. The local football club is Calangute Association, which represents them in Goa's top-tier league, the Goa Professional League.

  • Parasailing at Calangute Beach
  • Parasailing at Calangute beach in December 2006
  • Boats at Calangute Beach
  • The tinto (market) at Calangute
  • Altars at St. Alex Church, Calangute.
  • Crowded Calangute Beach in an evening
  • Dusk at Calangute Beach

References
  1. http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/626695-calangute-goa.html
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