Morjim
Morjim (pronounced Morji the alphabet m is silent) is a Census Town in Pernem, Goa, India. It is situated on the northern bank of the Chapora River estuary. It is home to a variety of birds and is a nesting site for Olive Ridley sea turtles. The village has become known as "Little Russia" because of the concentration of Russian immigrants living there.
Morjim | |
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Town | |
A road in Morjim | |
Morjim Location of Morjim in Goa Morjim Morjim (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°37′46″N 73°44′09″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Sub-district | Pernem |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,760 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postcode | 403512 |
| Area code | 0832 |
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