Derodem (Goa)

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Derodem
Country India
Government
 • TypeSarpanch
Area
 • Total1,336 ha (3,301 acres)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total108
 • Density8.1/km2 (21/sq mi)
Languages
Time zoneUTC+5.30
Pincode
403506[1]
Village code00012200

Derodem is a small village of 1336 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. Derodem 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. Derodem is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Derodem's pin code is 403506[5], and village code is 00012200. The area of Derodem is segregated as 5.32 hectares irrigated area, 28.25 hectares unirrigated, the 0.3 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 11.09 hectare area not available for cultivation.

The village is connected with a single bus service. Derodem 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

Derodem is a census village in the district of North Goa, Goa. The village has a total population of 108 and has total administration over 25 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.

  • Derodem has 6 children, 4 boys and 2 girls.

Medical facility

  • Derodem has 3 hospitals in nearby town.

Educational institutions

As per the census 2011 report, 85 people are literate in Derodem out of which 50 are males and 35 are females.

Derodem has the following educational facilities:

  • 1 Education facility
  • 1 Primary school
  • 3 Colleges in the nearby range

Employment

According to a census 2011 report, 40 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 33 male, 7 female with 8 (20.0%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 7 males and 1 females. 2 males and 1 females are considered as the main cultivators. 32 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

  1. "Pin Code 403506 and Post Offices under 403506 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  2. 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)
  3. "Pin Code 403506 and Post Offices under 403506 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  4. "403506 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  5. "Pincode 403506". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.

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