Ponocem (Goa)
Ponocem | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 299 ha (739 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 496 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 403530[1] |
| Village code | 00017000 |
Ponocem is a small village of 299 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. Ponocem 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, One tubewell, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Ponocem is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Ponocem's pin code is 403530[5], and village code is 00017000. The area of Ponocem is segregated as 2.33 hectares irrigated area, 245.13 hectares unirrigated, the 19.6 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 32.32 hectare area not available for cultivation.
The village is connected with a single bus service. Ponocem 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
Ponocem is a census village in the district of North Goa, Goa. The village has a total population of 496 and has total administration over 110 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Ponocem has 45 children, 23 boys and 22 girls.
- Scheduled tribe counts for 406 (81.85%) males constitute 197 (39.72%) of the population and females 209 (42.14%).
Medical facility
- Ponocem has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 382 people are literate in Ponocem out of which 192 are males and 190 are females.
Ponocem has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 2 Primary schools
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 161 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 131 male, 30 female with 81 (50.31%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 68 males and 13 females. 3 males and 3 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 1 male. 80 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 iron ore and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 403530 and Post Offices under 403530 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 403530 and Post Offices under 403530 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ "403530 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ "Pincode 403530". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.