Damocem (Goa)
Damocem | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 237 ha (586 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 596 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 403506[1] |
| Village code | 00017500 |
Damocem is a small village of 237 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. Damocem 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 - One river, Two canals and Two springs. Damocem is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Damocem's pin code is 403506[5], and village code is 00017500. The area of Damocem is segregated as 1.95 hectares irrigated area, 204.14 hectares unirrigated, the 6.56 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 24.21 hectare area not available for cultivation.
The village is connected with a single bus service. Damocem has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Damocem is a census village in the district of North Goa, Goa. The village has a total population of 596 and has total administration over 143 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Damocem has 60 children, 25 boys and 35 girls.
Medical facility
- Damocem has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 413 people are literate in Damocem out of which 227 are males and 186 are females.
Damocem has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 222 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 166 male, 56 female with 122 (54.95%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 97 males and 25 females. 19 males and 14 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 3 males and 1 female agricultural labor. 100 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 lime and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 403506 and Post Offices under 403506 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 403506 and Post Offices under 403506 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ "403506 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ "Pincode 403506". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.