Goa
12.5 Lakh
Total Electors (2024)
40
Assembly Seats
2
Lok Sabha Seats
1
Rajya Sabha Seats
3
Districts
78.94%
Turnout (2022)
~16.5 Lakh
Population (2025 est.)
3,702 sq km
Area
Overview
Goa is India's smallest state by area and one of its most prosperous regions. Located on the western coast along the Arabian Sea, Goa was a Portuguese colony for more than 450 years before being liberated by India through Operation Vijay in December 1961. Goa, along with Daman and Diu, was administered as a Union Territory before attaining full statehood on 30 May 1987.
Konkani is the official language of Goa, while Marathi, Hindi and English are widely spoken. Goa's culture reflects a unique blend of Indian and Portuguese influences, visible in its architecture, cuisine, music, festivals and lifestyle. The state is famous for its beaches, churches, temples and heritage settlements. The Basilica of Bom Jesus and other churches form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tourism remains the backbone of Goa's economy, supported by hospitality, mining, fisheries, pharmaceuticals, shipping and information technology. Despite its small size, Goa consistently ranks among India's highest states in per-capita income, literacy and human development indicators.
Districts of Goa
All 3 districts, clearly delineated. Tap any district to explore its constituencies.
Historical & notable landmarks
Temples, heritage sites, forts and natural wonders across the state. Hover a marker to see its name.
- 1Basilica of Bom JesusOld Goa · North Goa district · UNESCO World Heritage church holding the relics of St. Francis Xavier
- 2Se CathedralOld Goa · North Goa district · One of Asia's largest churches, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 3Church of St. CajetanOld Goa · North Goa district · 17th-century church modelled on St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
- 4Fort AguadaCandolim · North Goa district · 17th-century Portuguese sea fort with an iconic lighthouse
- 5Chapora FortVagator · North Goa district · Hilltop fort overlooking the Chapora river and Vagator beach
- 6Reis Magos FortReis Magos · North Goa district · Restored riverside fortress on the Mandovi estuary
- 7Cabo de Rama FortCanacona · Kushavati district · Ancient clifftop fort with sweeping Arabian Sea views
- 8Shri Mangueshi TempleMardol, Ponda · North Goa district · Famed temple of Lord Manguesh, a form of Shiva
- 9Shri Shantadurga TempleKavlem, Ponda · North Goa district · 18th-century temple dedicated to goddess Shantadurga
- 10Mahadeva TempleTambdi Surla · Kushavati district · 12th-century Kadamba-era basalt temple, Goa's oldest
- 11FontainhasPanaji · North Goa district · Latin Quarter of brightly coloured Portuguese-era houses
- 12Dudhsagar FallsMollem · Kushavati district · One of India's tallest waterfalls on the Mandovi river
- 13Bhagwan Mahaveer SanctuaryMollem · Kushavati district · Goa's largest wildlife sanctuary and national park
- 14Dr. Salim Ali Bird SanctuaryChorao Island · North Goa district · Mangrove sanctuary on the Mandovi rich in birdlife
- 15Palolem BeachCanacona · Kushavati district · Crescent-shaped beach in south Goa fringed by palms
- 16Calangute BeachCalangute · The 'Queen of Beaches' on Goa's north coast
Latest election results
2022 Assembly Election
- Winning Party
- BJP
- Seats Won by BJP
- 20
- Seats Won by Congress
- 11
- Seats Won by AAP
- 2
- Seats Won by MGP
- 2
- Seats Won by RGP
- 1
- Independents
- 3
- Voter Turnout
- 78.94%
- Chief Minister
- Pramod Sawant
2024 Lok Sabha Election
- Total Seats
- 2
- BJP Seats
- 1 (North Goa)
- Congress Seats
- 1 (South Goa)
- North Goa Electors
- 5,80,577
- North Goa Voters
- 4,51,042
- North Goa Turnout
- 77.69%
- South Goa Electors
- 5,98,767
- South Goa Voters
- 4,45,916
- South Goa Turnout
- 74.47%
- Overall Voter Turnout
- ~75%
Split verdict
Electoral timeline
- 2022BJP — 20 seats
- 2017Congress (largest party) — 17 seats
- 2012BJP — 21 seats
Historical Chief Ministers
- 2019–PresentPramod Sawant
- 2012–2019Manohar Parrikar
Reservation profile
Current state leadership
Chief Minister
Pramod Sawant
Deputy Chief Minister
Vacant
Leader of Opposition
Vacant
Governor
P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju
Speaker
Dr. Ganesh Gaonkar
Legislature composition
Current composition as of 2026: the BJP's strength reached 28 in September 2022 after eight Congress MLAs merged with the party. This differs from the 2022 election results.