Caraim (Goa)
Caraim | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 63 ha (156 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 202 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 403102[1] |
| Village code | 00006200 |
Caraim is a small village of 63 hectares in Tiswadi Tehsil in North Goa district, known and rated to have the best quality of life in India (based on the commission’s “12 Indicators”)[2] in the state of Goa, India.[3] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Caraim depends on PANAJI, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[4] The village has government-provided water facilities that include One tap, One Well supply, Two tanks, Two tubewells, and One handpump. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Caraim is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Caraim's pin code is 403102[5], and village code is 00006200. The area of Caraim is segregated as 43.24 hectares unirrigated, the 4.38 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 15.59 hectare area not available for cultivation.
The village is connected with a single bus service. Caraim has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with One recreational center.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Caraim is a census village in the district of North Goa, Goa. The village has a total population of 202 and has total administration over 44 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Caraim has 13 children, 7 boys and 6 girls.
- Scheduled tribe counts for 4 (1.98%) males constitute 3 (1.49%) of the population and females 1 (0.50%).
Medical facility
- Caraim has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 181 people are literate in Caraim out of which 94 are males and 87 are females.
Caraim has the following educational facilities:
- 2 Education facilities
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 68 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 55 male, 13 female with 57 (83.82%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 46 males and 11 females. 3 males and 2 females are considered as the main cultivators. 11 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of PANAJI and North Goa to sell rice and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 403102 and Post Offices under 403102 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ Reports of the finance commissions of India: First Finance Commission to the Twelfth Finance Commission: the complete report. India. Finance Commission. Academic Foundation. 2005. p. 268. ISBN 978-81-7188-474-2.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ↑ "Pin Code 403102 and Post Offices under 403102 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ "403102 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ "Pincode 403102". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.