- Bicholim
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native_name = Bicholim | type = city | latd = 15.60| longd = 73.95
state_name = Goa
district = North Goa
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altitude = 22
population_as_of = 2001
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footnotes =Bicholim(
Konkani -Bicholim ) is a city and amunicipal council inNorth Goa district in the state ofGoa ,India . It is a town in the territory of Goa, and the headquarters of the consuelho (district) of the same name; theConsuelho of Bicholim , located in the north-east quarter is one of the seven that make up theNovas Conquistas or "New Conquests", territories added to Goa comparatively latter than the first three of theVelhas Conquistas . The town is located about 30 kilometres from the capital Ponnjhe. It is in the mining heartland of Goa.Geography
Bicholim is located at coord|15.60|N|73.95|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/33/Dicholi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bicholim] ] . It has an average elevation of 22
metre s (72 feet).Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus [GR|India] , Bicholim had a population of 14,913. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bicholim has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 84% and female literacy of 75%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.Economy
Mining constitutes a major chunk in the economy of Bicholim with about 36% of the population working for a single iron ore mine owner (Dempo). Wednesday is the market day where people in and around Bicholim gather in the main market region for trading small goods/commodities.Even though bereft of scenic beaches that are the pride of Goa, Bicholim has an idyllic landscape dotted with serene lakes and majestic waterfalls. The tranquil Mayem lake is a major tourism destination in Bicholim. Located amidst rolling hills and surrounded by a countryside, the lake is a popular tourist destination. The Arvalem caves are ancient rock cut caves dating back to the 5th century. Also known as 'Pandavas Caves,' the cave complex draws tourists and archeologists alike.ocio Political
Bicholim has 3 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, a number of hospitals, temples, churches and mosques, and a protected site, pandava caves.
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