Sarzora | |
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village | |
Location in Goa, India | |
Coordinates: 15°13′11″N 73°59′40″E / 15.21972°N 73.99444°ECoordinates: 15°13′11″N 73°59′40″E / 15.21972°N 73.99444°E | |
Country | India |
State | Goa |
District | South Goa |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 1,911 |
Languages | |
• Official | Konkani |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 403 715 |
Telephone code | 0832 2864 |
Vehicle registration | GA 02, GA 08 |
Sex ratio | 0.80♂/♀ |
Website | goa |
Sarzora (Konkani: सोलदोड्या) is a village in Salcete taluk in the South Goa District of the Indian state of Goa. As of 2001[update] it had a population of 1,911 in 488 households.
It is approximately eight kilometers away from the nearest town which is Margao and approximately two kilometers away from the nearest market at Chinchinim.
Sarzora has a rich culture and has traditions going back ages, most of which are still being followed today. The vast lush green fields and the serene landscape make this an ideal peace lovers paradise.
Nobody is Sarzora lives in a building or in a flat system. Every family in Sarzora has their own house be it big or small, which is a unique feat by itself, considering Goa's rapid urbanization.
The famous Sarzora Lake and the spring "makde-aambo" add to the beauty of the village. The mighty hills which overlook the village give a visually stunning effect, and at the same time ensure that there is adequate amount of rainfall in the village every year.
Sarzora is well known for its natural and acenic beauty. The very popular Sarzora Lake and the beautiful lush green paddy fields are just some of its attractions. The residents of sarzora are very environmentally conscious and make huge efforts to keep the village clean.
Sarzora is made up of nine zones (also called wards).
zone 1 :- consists of naikamvaddo and modemvaddo.
zone 2 :- consists of deoulmoddy, mollar and vitollem.
zone 3 :- consists of rockvaddo and zumpimand.
zone 4 :- consists of miamanndop.
zone 5 :- consists of p-baand.
zone 6 :- consists of new corner.
zone 7 :- consists of quivelem and mirandavaddo.
zone 8 :- consists of olliazote, doncon and firguilem.
zone 9 :- consists of c-baand.
St. Sebastian Chapel
Sarzora is full of heritage structures which are the pride and the beauty of the village. The different chapels and crosses spread across the village are an indication of the religious temperament of the people of sarzora. These monuments are viewed with great respect, and each chapel has an annual feast that is celebrated with great pomp and splendor.