Divisions
The state is divided into two districts: North Goa and South Goa.
Goa contributes two seats to India's Parliament, the Lok Sabha, one from each district. Panaji is the headquarters of the north Goa district and Margao of the south district.
Each district is governed by a district collector, an administrator appointed by the Indian government.
The districts are further divided into eleven talukas –
Talukas of North Goa: Bardez, Bicholim, Pernem, Ponda, Satari and Tiswadi.
Talukas of South Goa: Canacona, Mormugao, Quepem, Salcette and Sanguem.
Headquarters of the respective talukas are Mapusa, Bicholim, Pernem, Ponda, Valpoi, Panaji, Chaudi, Vasco, Quepem, Margaon and Sanguem.
