Neura, Goa
Neura
Velakula | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Neura Panchayat Ghar (2017) | |
| Coordinates: 15°26′35.24″N 73°55′4.62″E / 15.4431222°N 73.9179500°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Sub-district | Tiswadi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram panchayat |
| • Body | Village Panchayat |
| • Member of Goa Legislative Assembly | Viresh Borkar (RGP) |
| • Sarpanch | Usha Anand Naik |
| • Deputy Sarpanch | Vinod Vaikunt Kamat |
| Area | |
| • Land | 28 km2 (11 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 5,000 |
| Website | www |
Neura (English: /njurɑː/ ⓘ; also known as Velakula – the official name until 1310 CE) is a village located in the Tiswadi taluka of Goa, India. The village boasts a historical heritage tracing back to the era of the Kadambas of Goa and is known for its collection of villas and mansions. During the reign of the Kadamba dynasty, the village was a bustling centre, primarily due to its Naval quarters. It was also a center for learned Brahmin-Sinais.