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  Bandora Location in Goa, India  Bandora Bandora (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°24′N73°58′E / 15.40°N 73.97°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 12,264 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GA |
| Website | goa |
Bandora is a census town in the Ponda Tehsil of North Goa District, in Goa State, India.
Bandora is located at 15°24′N73°58′E / 15.40°N 73.97°E . [1] It has an average elevation of 107 metres (351 feet).
As of 2001 [update] India census, [2] Bandora had a population of 12,264. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Bandora has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
An ancient Jain temple of Tirthankara Neminatha was found in Bandora, Goa from 1425 AD; it is now an archaeological site. [3] [4] [5]
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