.svg)
Cuncolim
Cuncolim
Kumkumahalli | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Place where Kumkuma is produced | |
  Cuncolim Location in Goa, India  Cuncolim Cuncolim (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°10′12″N 73°58′48″E / 15.17000°N 73.98000°ECoordinates: 15°10′12″N 73°58′48″E / 15.17000°N 73.98000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | File:Goa government banner.png Goa |
| District | South Goa |
| Sub-district | Salcete |
| Government | |
| • MLA | Clafasio Dias |
| • Chairperson | Laxman Naik |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 16 623[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 403703 |
| Vehicle registration | GA |
| Website | CMCCuncolim.com |
Cuncolim is a city in South Goa district in the state of Goa, India.
Etymology[edit]
The name 'Cuncolim' is derived from the fact that the village was known as 'Kumkumahalli', the place where kumkuma (vermilion) is produced.[2]
Geography[edit]
Cuncolim is located at 15°10′N 73°59′E / 15.17°N 73.98°E. It has an average elevation of 13 m (43 ft).[3]
History[edit]
It is a former village, now with a municipal council of its own, in the south Goa sub-district (taluka) of Salcette, India. It is part of the AVC (Assolna-Velim-Cuncolim) network of villages.
Historically, there were twelve Vangodds (clans) of Ganvkars (landlords) in the village. Their names, in order of precedence, are as follows: Mhal, Shetcar, Naik, Mangro, Shet, Tombddo, Porob, Sidakalo, Lokakalo, Bandekar, Rounom and Becklo.[4]
Cuncolim was the site of the Cuncolim revolt in 1583. Those killed on the Christian side included five Jesuits who were later beatified as the 'Martyrs of Cuncolim'.[5]
The village of Cuncolim was the original site of the famous temple of Shree Shantadurga before almost all the villagers converted to Christianity and the temple was demolished.[6] The few remaining Hindu families took the idol of Shree Shantadurga to Fatorpa where the new temple of Shree Shantadurga Cuncolikarin stands today.[7]
Demographics[edit]
Cuncolim has population of 16,623 of which 7,924 are males while 8,699 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.[1]
The village natives are mostly Catholic Christians belonging to the Chardo caste.[8]
Education[edit]
It has 5 high schools namely Our Lady of Health, Cuncolim United, Infant Jesus, Maria Bambina Convent and St. Anthony High School (formerly known as Hutatma Rajanikant Kenkre Memorial High School). Higher secondary needs are catered to by Maria Bambina and United Higher secondary, former has Arts and Commerce stream whereas latter has both the streams in addition to Science. Cuncolim United College is the only college in Cuncolim which mostly has students from areas surrounding Cuncolim and also there is Graduation College namely Cuncolim Education Society of Arts and Commerce which provides Degree Course of B. A and B. COM for students of Cuncolim and surrounding areas . Prabal's Institute of Commerce and Computer Education has been imparting typing and computer skills for the last 25 years.
The permanent campus if National Institute of Technology, Goa will be at Cuncolim.
Culture[edit]
Cuncolim has a unique traditional village irrigation, involving 12 bunds (water-gathering centres). It has also 12 residential clans (or vangodds). Cuncolim Union is one of the social organisations formed by people of this area.
Places of interest[edit]
Cuncolim is home to the Molanguinim Cave, small waterfalls and the Nayaband Lake.[9]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 C. Chandramouli (2015) [2010–11], "Cuncolim Population Census 2011", Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, Government of India, Census Organization of India, retrieved 6 July 2017
- ↑ Information about Cuncolim !!, Cuncolim Municipal Council, retrieved 6 July 2017
- ↑ "Cuncolim, India Page", Falling Rain Genomics, Inc, retrieved 6 July 2017
- ↑ Rowena Robinson (15–21 February 1997), "Cuncolim: Weaving a Tale of Resistance", Economic and Political Weekly, Economic and Political Weekly, 32 (7): 334–340, JSTOR 4405091
- ↑ D'Souza, Anthony X. (1913). . In Herbermann, Charles (ed.). Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
- ↑ Sarasvati's Children: A History of the Mangalorean Christians, Alan Machado Prabhu, I.J.A. Publications, 1999, p. 103.
- ↑ Goa's First Revolt Against Portuguese Rule in 1583.
- ↑ Shiv Kumar, "Caste rivalry threatens to disrupt harmony in Goa", The Indian Express, Panaji, archived from the original on 10 October 2012, retrieved 6 July 2017
- ↑ "Sappu and Nayaband lake issues to be challenged in NGT - India Environment Portal | News, reports, documents, blogs, data, analysis on environment & development | India, South Asia". www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
External links[edit]
- Cuncolim on GoaHolidayHomes.com
  |