Curchorem

Curchorem
कुडचडें/Kuddchoddem

Curchorem

—  city  —
कुडचडें/Kuddchoddem
Location of कुडचडें/Kuddchoddem
in Goa and India
Coordinates 15°15′N 74°06′E / 15.25°N 74.10°E / 15.25; 74.10Coordinates: 15°15′N 74°06′E / 15.25°N 74.10°E / 15.25; 74.10
Country India
State Goa
District(s) South Goa
Population 21,398 (2001)
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Area

Elevation


13 metres (43 ft)

Curchorem (Konkani: कुडचडें/Kuddchoddem, pronounced [kuɽcɔɽɛ̃ː]) is a city and a municipal council in the South Goa District in India, and is part of the Quepem Taluka, in the State of Goa. Curchorem and Sanvordem are twin towns on either side on the Zuari river. The city is self-sufficient and has a number of hospitals (including a Government Primary Health Centre), schools, a police station, banks, ATMs, a railway station, good road links, a market, places of worship, restaurants, a play ground, an electricity station and a theatre.

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Geography

Curchorem is located at 15°15′N 74°06′E / 15.25°N 74.10°E / 15.25; 74.10.[1] It has an average elevation of 13 metres (43 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Curchorem Cacora had a population of 21,398. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Curchorem Cacora has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79% and, female literacy is 68%. In Curchorem Cacora, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Administration

The city is divided to many vaddos like Pontemol, Morailem Bansai, Cariamoddi, Shirfod, Bepquegal, Madhegal, Cacora, and there is an elected member from each vaddo to the municipality. The representatives from different vaddos elect a Municipal Chairperson.

The city also sends a member to the Goa Legislative Assembly and in the Lok Sabha, is a part of the South Goa constituency. The present MLA is Mr. Shyam Satardekar of Indian National Congress party. He is the chairman of Goa Tourism Development Corporation Limited.(GTDCL)

Culture

The city hosts a Shigmotsav Festival early in the calendar year and recently also hosted the Carnival. The city also attracts devotees aplenty for the Zambaulim Zatra (Festival) held at the Damodar Temple in Zambaulim.

Education

The city hosts some of the good educational schools in Goa. The prominent ones being The New Educational High School, Sarvodaya Educational Society, Guardian Angel High School, Smt C T Naik High School, Our Lady of Perpetual Succor Convent School and the newly introduced Cambridge School.

The two schools for Higher Secondary Education are Guardian Angel Higher Secondary School and Smt. C.T.Naik Higher Secondary School.

The city also has a Hotel Management School managed by the same management that runs the Guardian Angel High School. Also housed is an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) located in Cacora. There is also a college which imparts Polytechnic Diploma courses in various disciplines.

Economy

The major economic activity is that of mining in this region. Many mining companies ply their trucks via this city. The ore reserves around this area are home to major business houses of goa like Sesa Goa, Dempo, Timblo, Salgaokar etc. Employment of majority of the population living in this city are directly or indirectly related to the Mining Industry.

The City has an industrial estate called the Cacora Industrial Estate. It is home to many industries.

The famous Indian Football Player Alvito D'cunha studied and lived here.

Environmental Issues

The city is a hub of the mining industry in South Goa. The railway station is a major loading point for the ores from nearby mines. This ore is transported using trucks which ply on the city roads for a major part of the day leading to dust and noise pollution, and major traffic jams. This has led to some civic tension in the town. Plans for a bypass are underway.

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References


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