Sao Jorge Island - Mormugao, South Goa
Sao Jorge Island is a village situated in the Mormugao taluka of South Goa district, Goa. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mormugao and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Margao. Chicalim serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sao Jorge Island village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sao Jorge Island is 626881. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.32 hectares and falls under the 403803 pincode.
Sao Jorge Island village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dabolim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the South Goa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Sao Jorge Island
Sao Jorge Island is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sao Jorge Island
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sao Jorge Island. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Sao Jorge Island.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Margao to Sao Jorge Island is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sao Jorge Island
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sao Jorge Island village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Sao Jorge Island
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sao Jorge Island village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sao Jorge Island
Where is Sao Jorge Island located?
Sao Jorge Island village is located in Mormugao Taluka, South Goa district, Goa, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sao Jorge Island?
The Gram Panchayat of Sao Jorge Island is Chicalim.
What is the pincode of Sao Jorge Island?
The pincode of Sao Jorge Island is 403803.