Panaji, also known as Panjim, is the capital city of the Indian state of Goa. It serves as the headquarters for the North Goa district and is situated on the banks of the Mandovi river estuary within the Tiswadi sub-district.
Historically, the city functioned as the territorial capital of former Portuguese India. Today, it stands as the largest urban agglomeration in Goa, with a metropolitan population of 114,759, surpassing other major areas such as Margão and Mormugão.