Ponda taluk, Administrative subdivision in Goa, India
Ponda taluk spans across both North and South Goa districts, containing numerous villages and connecting highways between major Goan cities.
The Portuguese acquired control of Ponda from the Raja of Sonda in 1791, incorporating it into their colonial territories in the region.
The area features multiple Hindu temples dedicated to deities including Lord Mangesh, Lord Nagesh, Lord Ganapati, and houses the largest mosque in Goa.
Located 28 kilometers southeast of Panaji and 17 kilometers northeast of Margao, Ponda connects Goa to Karnataka through the Ponda-Belgaum highway.
This central Goan region maintains a literacy rate of 89.21 percent and encompasses the Goa College of Engineering in Farmaguddi village.
Location: South Goa District
GPS coordinates: 15.40000,74.02000
Latest update: March 28, 2025 01:50
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