Rayeshwar Temple
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Salcete taluka, South Goa district, Goa
Near Rachol (2.5 km from the village's map point, straight line). Rachol had 1,686 people in 382 households (Census 2011).
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- Location
- 15.31973° N, 73.98424° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (node/4236997193), extract of 23 Oct 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL-1.0. Last seen in the source 3 Nov 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
How to reach Rayeshwar Temple
- Nearest railway station: Suravali — about 5.7 km (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Margao KTC Bus Stand — about 4.6 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Goa International Airport — about 18 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Rayeshwar Temple
Where is Rayeshwar Temple?
Rayeshwar Temple is a temple in Salcete taluka, South Goa district, Goa.
Which village is Rayeshwar Temple in or near?
Rachol: about 2.5 km from the village's map point in a straight line. Rachol had 1,686 people (Census 2011).
Which is the nearest railway station to Rayeshwar Temple?
Suravali, about 5.7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Rayeshwar Temple?
Goa International Airport, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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