Bambolim | |
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Town | |
Location in Goa, India | |
Coordinates: 15°27′N 73°51′E / 15.45°N 73.85°ECoordinates: 15°27′N 73°51′E / 15.45°N 73.85°E | |
Country | India |
State | Goa |
District | North Goa |
Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 5,319 |
Languages | |
• Official | Konkani |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Vehicle registration | GA |
Website | Goa.gov.in |
Bambolim is a census town in North Goa district in the state of Goa, India. The only allopathic medical college in the state of Goa, Goa Medical College, is located here.
Bambolim is located at 15°27′N 73°51′E / 15.45°N 73.85°E. It has an average elevation of 1 metres (3 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census, Bambolim had a population of 5319. Males constitute 64% of the population and females 36%. Bambolim has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 69% of the males and 31% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Bambolim beach is located about 7 km. from Panaji. It is a neat and clean beach with no crowd. This beach is part rocky and part sandy. Sea waves are not high, not deep so good to enjoy swimming. Grand Hyatt Hotel and Bambolim Beach Resort are located on the beach side. This beach is well connected by road.