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{{Infobox settlement
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| subdivision_name2 = [[South Goa]]
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Salcete]]
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| subdivision_name4 = [[Margao]]
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| postal_code = 403602<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pincode.net.in/GOA/SOUTH_GOA/F/FATORDA|title=Pin Code: FATORDA, SOUTH GOA, GOA, India, Pincode.net.in|website=pincode.net.in}}</ref>
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'''Fatorda''' is a [[suburb]] of the city of [[Margao]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/speednewsshow/8136001.cms|title=Shift scrap yards|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> in [[Salcete]], [[Goa]].
Fatorda has been originally home to the traditional [[Scheduled Tribe]]/[[Scheduled Caste]] population.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thegoan.net/Goa/MLA-Audit/Fatorda-MLA-breaks-the-%E2%80%9Copposition%E2%80%9D-jinx-and-how/07010.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504002603/http://www.thegoan.net/Goa/MLA-Audit/Fatorda-MLA-breaks-the-%E2%80%9Copposition%E2%80%9D-jinx-and-how/07010.html |archive-date=4 May 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Catholic Gawda community has a very large presence in Fatorda. However, due to the increasing number of buildings in Fatorda,<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Fatorda-locals-oppose-high-rises/articleshow/3524286.cms|title=Fatorda locals oppose high rises | Goa News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> the population has become more diverse.<ref name="auto"/>

Fatorda is also a constituency (30-Fatorda) in the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]].<ref>http://goaassembly.gov.in/member.php?id=151&flag=MLA&aid=7</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/goa/polling-booth/fatorda.html|title=Polling Booths in Fatorda (Goa) Assembly Constituency|website=www.elections.in}}</ref>

==Population==
Fatorda has a large number of people belonging to the aboriginal Gawda community. Luis Alex Cardozo, fondly known as "Mama" Cardozo, was the leader of the Gawda community and represented the Fatorda constituency in Goa state Assembly for a long time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/Aleixo-Sequeira-Mama-Cardozo-throw-weight-behind-Reginaldo/articleshow/33479114.cms|title=Aleixo Sequeira, Mama Cardozo throw weight behind Reginaldo - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> However, the population of Fatorda has now become diverse. A number of non- Goans have now made Fatorda their home and this suburb maintains a diverse population. A multiple number of multi-storeyed residential complexes in Fatorda have led to Fatorda being a thriving suburb with a population of many communities. Although Goan Catholic Gawdas and Hindus form a dominant part of the population, there is a considerable number of Muslims in Fatorda who stay in areas such as Chandrawada.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Margao/Margao-Kabrastan-full-Muslims-find-no-place-to-bury-the-dead/88736.html|title=Herald|website=www.heraldgoa.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Fatorda-Muslim-leaders-pressurize-Cong-for-tickets/articleshow/11429830.cms|title=Fatorda Muslim leaders pressurize Cong for tickets | Goa News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/The-Sunday-Roundtable/panel-hails-decision-of-muslims-for-staking-claim-for-cong-tickets/51954.html|title=Herald|website=www.heraldgoa.in}}</ref>

==Education==
Fatorda has a few [[government]] primary and high schools.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://schools.edukistan.com/fatorda-government-primary-school-fatorda-school-south-goa-goa-419164.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=7 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304133131/http://schools.edukistan.com/fatorda-government-primary-school-fatorda-school-south-goa-goa-419164.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>http://www.studyapt.com/schools/government/fatorda-south-goa-goa/1</ref> There are a few private primary level schools in Fatorda.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.littles.co.in/pre-primary-school-goa-contact.php|title=Littles Contact Us | Primary School Goa | Pre-Primary Education Margao | Primary School Margoa | Pre-Primary School Goa|website=www.littles.co.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/South-Goa-planning-and-development-authority-orders-demolition-of-illegal-building-at-Fatorda/articleshow/17301556.cms|title=South Goa planning and development authority orders demolition of 'illegal' building at Fatorda | Goa News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiacom.com/goa/madonna-english-school_goa_goa_931650.html|title=Madonna English School in Fatorda, Goa - 403602 | Schools - English Medium|website=www.indiacom.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.icbse.com/schools/al-huda-international-islamic-school-v481er|title=Al Huda International Islamic School, Goa - Address, Reviews, Admissions and Fees 2019|website=iCBSE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sulekha.com/crescent-primary-nursery-school-fatorda-goa-contact-address|title=Playschools in Fatorda, Goa|website=www.sulekha.com}}</ref>

There also exist private and aided High Schools in Fatorda. A prominent High School in Fatorda is the Diocesan Society of Education's 'Our Lady of Rosary High School'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiacom.com/goa/our-lady-of-rosary-high-school_goa_goa_901115.html|title=Our Lady Of Rosary High School in Fatorda, Goa - 403602 | Schools|website=www.indiacom.com}}</ref> A Higher Secondary named the Jawaharlal Nehru Higher Secondary School also exists in Fatorda.

Located in Fatorda is the Don Bosco College of Engineering [http://dbcegoa.ac.in/ www.dbcegoa.ac.in - The Fatorda Salesians Society's], which is operated by [[Salesian]] priests. It hosted the relics of St. [[John Bosco]] during its world tour, on 21 and 22 August 2011,.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Thousands-throng-Fatorda-to-venerate-Don-Boscos-relic/articleshow/9689658.cms|title=Thousands throng Fatorda to venerate Don Bosco's relic | Goa News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
[[The Parvatibai Chowgule College]], Adarsh Institute of Management<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.unigoa.ac.in/affiliate_display.php?afid=77 |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140503233140/http://www.unigoa.ac.in/affiliate_display.php?afid=77 |archive-date=3 May 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and the Jawaharlal Nehru Higher Secondary School<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gbshse.org/|title=GBSHSE|website=gbshse.org}}</ref> are also located in Fatorda.
[[File:Ravindra Bhavan, at Fatorda, Margao, South Goa.jpg|thumb|Ravindra Bhavan in Fatorda]]
[[File:Tiatr posters at Ravindra Bhavan, South Goa.jpg|thumb|[[Tiatr]] posters outside the Ravindra Bhavan in Fatorda]]

==Landmarks==
[[Fatorda Stadium]], named after [[Jawaharlal Nehru]], is a multi-purpose, but mainly used for [[association football|football]] [[stadium]] situated there. Built in the late 1980s, this is Goa's main stadium, having a [[seating capacity]] of 19,000<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/fifa-officials-inspect-stadiums-in-india-for-the-2017-u-17-fifa-world-cup|title=FIFA officials inspect stadiums in India for the 2017 U-17 FIFA World Cup|date=25 February 2014|website=www.sportskeeda.com}}</ref> It has hosted a number of international football matches and a lesser number of [[One Day International]] [[cricket]] matches. It is widely used for the Indian national football league games.

The main bus stand serving [[South Goa]] also lies in Fatorda, after being shifted out of [[Margão]] to ensure lack of traffic congestion in the heart of [[Margão]]. Fatorda also has a few bars and multi cuisine restaurants that serve some tasty dishes and drinks. A number of real estate companies also exist here and for accommodation one can find quite a number of villas and apartments. The [[South Goa]] District Collectorate office is also located in Fatorda.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/bjp-stands-gain-vijay-changes-stance |title=Archived copy |access-date=2 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140503012954/http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/bjp-stands-gain-vijay-changes-stance |archive-date=3 May 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Governance==
Fatorda is a part of the [[South Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)|South Goa Lok Sabha Constituency]] and the [[Fatorda (Goa Assembly constituency)|Fatorda Assembly Constituency]]. Fatorda is under Margao Municipal Council's jurisdiction. Of the total 25 wards of the Margao Municipal Council, 11 constitute the electorate from Fatorda.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Election-results-see-Fatorda-Forward-march-into-MMC/articleshow/49559547.cms Election results see ‘Fatorda Forward’ march into MMC | Goa News - Times of India]</ref>

Fatorda has a police station and a post office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/16th-South-Goa-police-station-inaugurated-at-Fatorda/120765.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401091052/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/16th-South-Goa-police-station-inaugurated-at-Fatorda/120765.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 April 2018|title=Herald: 16th South Goa police station inaugurated at Fatorda|date=1 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/creation-of-fatorda-civic-body-after-ls-polls-sardesai/articleshow/62435947.cms? | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401090717/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/creation-of-fatorda-civic-body-after-ls-polls-sardesai/articleshow/62435947.cms | url-status=dead | archive-date=2018-04-01 |title = Creation of Fatorda civic body after Lok Sabha polls: Vijai Sardesai | Goa News - Times of India}}</ref>

==Culture==
There is a church in Fatorda known as the Our Lady of Rosary Church and also a chapel. A school known as the Rosary School is also located in the Rosary Church Complex. One can also find a temple known as the Shree Damodar Ling Devasthan located near the Stadium. It is considered as the original abode of Lord Damodar, before he was shifted to [[Zambaulim]]. The Ravindra Bhavan Margao is also located in Fatorda. It is a cultural centre and promotes [[Tiatr]], [[drama]], art and culture.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ravindrabhavanmadgao.org/history/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140503222854/http://ravindrabhavanmadgao.org/history/ |archive-date=3 May 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The 42nd [[International Film Festival of India]] was inaugurated at the Ravindra Bhavan Margao by [[bollywood]] actor [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]] in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/iffi-about-breaking-barriers-and-reaching-out-srk |title=Archived copy |access-date=5 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505222205/http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/iffi-about-breaking-barriers-and-reaching-out-srk |archive-date=5 May 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Gallery==
{{Gallery
|footer= Images from Fatorda, Goa, India
|File:Fields of Fatorda.jpg | Fields of Fatorda, located near SPGDA Market
}}
== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.goa.gov.in/}}

{{Localities in and around Margao}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in South Goa district]]

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