- Nuvem
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Coordinates: 15°19′0″N 73°55′0″E / 15.316667°N 73.916667°E Nuvem is a village in Salcette within the South Goa district of India situated across the National Highway 17. Its population is mostly Roman Catholic. Its neighbouring villages are: Verna, known for its industrial estate; Majorda, known for its beach; and Seraulim. Nuvem is 17.9 km far from its District Main City Margao . It is 24 km far from its State Main City Panaji .
Nuvem is home to two educational institutions: IAM (the leading hospitality college in India) and Carmel College.
The people of Nuvem enjoy the sport of football and Konkani dramas (tiatr)are extremely popular here. Nuvem has a Go-Karting track located on the hill top. It is considered as one of the best Go-Karting track in India. A new sporting activity called MILSIM-GOA, which is a variation of paintball, has just started in Gounlley, a ward in Nuvem. Milsim caters to real life tactical experiences for tourists and the locals.
The Nuvem village has a beautiful church known as Our Lady of the Poor church (Mae dos Pobres) whose feast is celebrated by the villagers on the first Sunday of November.
Nuvem has been featured in headlines in recent years for illegal construction and the demonstrations held against it.
The heavy immigrant influx from many other states of India has disturbed the populace of the small village.
Nuvem Pin Code is 403604
Categories:- Cities and towns in South Goa district
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