[5][6] Fatorda has a large number of people belonging to the aboriginal Gawda community.

A number of non- Goans have now made Fatorda their home and this suburb maintains a diverse population.

Although Goan Catholic Gawdas and Hindus form a dominant part of the population, there is a considerable number of Muslims in Fatorda who stay in areas such as Chandrawada.

[19] The Parvatibai Chowgule College, Adarsh Institute of Management[20] and the Jawaharlal Nehru Higher Secondary School[21] are also located in Fatorda.

Fatorda also has a few bars and multi cuisine restaurants that serve some tasty dishes and drinks.

Of the total 25 wards of the Margao Municipal Council, 11 constitute the electorate from Fatorda.

[27] The 42nd International Film Festival of India was inaugurated at the Ravindra Bhavan Margao by bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan in 2011.