Aquem
Aquem is a census town and a suburb of city of Margao in South Goa district in the state of Goa, India. It is home to the 6th Century Pandava caves which likely have Buddhist origin.
Aquem | |
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city | |
 St. Sebastian Church in Aquem | |
| Coordinates: 15.2601°N 73.982°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Goa |
| District | South Goa |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 4,985 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GA |
| Website | goa |
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Aquem had a population of 4985. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Aquem has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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