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St. Mathias Church
Sao Matias
Divar P.O.
Goa.
Pin : 403 403
C: 625. T: 2280452.
St. Mathias Church
Sao Matias
Divar P.O.
Goa.
Pin : 403 403
C: 625. T: 2280452.
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St. Mathias also known as Malar is a village on Divar island, Tiswadi, in the Indian state of Goa. The island is located upriver 10 km from Panaji. A ferry connects Malar to the island village of Vanxim; also part of the Malar Panchayat. The Konkan Railway passes through Malar, the nearest stop on the mainland is the train station at Karmali. Ferry Connection from Narva to Narva- Bicholim, also Ferry Connection from the Island to Old Goa, and Ribander.
The St. Mathias Church was built by the [Portuguese]] over 400 years ago. The St Mathias Sports Club is situated on the main road of the village.