Boma (Ponda)

Boma is a village in the Ponda taluka of Goa. It is located in the northern part of Ponda taluka. It is on the road connecting state capital Panjim with the taluka headquarters of Ponda town.

Location in Ponda taluka

It is situated along the highway, and lies close to Cundaim, and before Mardol, known for its scenic and prominent temples. In its vicinity, to its east, lie Querim, Savoi-Verem and Volvoi.

Area, population

According to the official 2011 Census, the village has an area of 394.60 hectares, a total of 653 households, and a population of 2,807 with an under-six population of 284.
Its location code number in the Census is 626848.

Local jurisdiction

Boma comes under the Bhoma Adcolna village panchayat or local council body.

Political constituencies

Boma comes under the Priol assembly constituency of the Goa Legislative Assembly and the North Goa parliamentary constituency for Parliament. Its nearest town is Ponda.