Guirim
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| Coordinates | 15°35′N 73°48′E / 15.58°N 73.80°ECoordinates: 15°35′N 73°48′E / 15.58°N 73.80°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District(s) | North Goa |
| Population | 6,371 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 7 metres (23 ft) |
Guirim is a census town in North Goa district in the Indian state of Goa.
[edit] Geography
Guirim is located at 15°35′N 73°48′E / 15.58°N 73.80°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 7 metres (23 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Guirim had a population of 6371. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Guirim has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 65%. In Guirim, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Major victor zuzart is a prominient figure residing in guirim, he is an ex army major, he lives there with his wife Zelia Zuzart and daughter Susan Zuzart
The first Society established in Guirim was the Guirim-Sangolda Multi-Purpose Service Co-operative Society founded in 13th dec'1963. The Society is now2011) under the ChairmanShip of Major Victor Zuzart(Retd)who is holding the fort for the past 7 years.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Guirim
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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