The other constituencies in Tiswadi are Panaji, Taleigao, St. Andre and Cumbarjua.

Santa Cruz is one of the Ilha(s) (Island(s)), the other being Chorão, Divar, St. Estevam and Vaxim.

The Portuguese conquered these lands as part of Velha Conquista and used it for spice trade principally and simultaneously for spiritual purposes this resulted in the establishment of Catholic faith in Goa.

A landmark in Calapor/Santa Cruz is called Almacho Khuris (Cross of the Soul in Konkani).

Jack de Sequeira, widely known for his role in Goan statehood, held this seat between 1967 and 1980.