Choraundem (Goa)
Choraundem | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 593 ha (1,465 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 708 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 403505[1] |
| Village code | 00011600 |
Choraundem is a small village of 593 hectares in Satari 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. Choraundem depends on VALPOI, 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 Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Choraundem is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Choraundem's pin code is 403505[5], and village code is 00011600. The area of Choraundem is segregated as 160.91 hectares unirrigated, the 1.18 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 11.5 hectare area not available for cultivation.
The village is connected with a single bus service. Choraundem 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
Choraundem is a census village in the district of North Goa, Goa. The village has a total population of 708 and has total administration over 153 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Choraundem has 66 children, 33 boys and 33 girls.
- Scheduled caste counts for 2 (0.28%) males constitute 1 (0.14%) of the population and females 1 (0.14%).
Medical facility
- Choraundem has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 542 people are literate in Choraundem out of which 302 are males and 240 are females.
Choraundem has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 233 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 208 male, 25 female with 178 (76.39%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 169 males and 9 females. 44 males and 4 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 12 male. 55 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 VALPOI and North Goa to sell country liquor and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 403505 and Post Offices under 403505 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 403505 and Post Offices under 403505 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ "403505 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ "Pincode 403505". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.