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Bicholim
Bicholim (Konkani: Divchal; IPA: [ɖicoːlĩː]), is a small town and a municipal council in North Goa district in the state of Goa, India. It is the headquarters of the Concelho (county) of Bicholim, one of seven that make up the Novas Conquistas (New Conquests), territories added to Goa comparatively later than the first three of the Velhas Conquistas (Old Conquests).[citation needed] The town is located about 30 km (19 mi) from the state capital of Panaji. It is in the mining heartland of Goa.
As per Hiregutti plates of Bhoja Asantika, a locality named Dipaka visaya in the copper plates dating 5th century CE, is identified with modern-day Divchali or Dicholi. It was under the rule of an independent Warlord (PrabhuDesai's of Sankhali/Sanquelim) It was taken over by Portuguese in late 18th century as part of New Conquest.
Bicholim is located at 15°36′N 73°57′E / 15.60°N 73.95°E. It has an average elevation of 22 metres (72 feet).
As of 2011[update] India census, Dicholi had a population of 16,986. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dicholi has an average literacy rate of 82%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Mining constitutes a major chunk in the economy of Bicholim with about 36% of the population working for a single iron ore mine owner, formerly Souza Mineralia Pvt. Ltd. owned by M.M.P. DeSouza who formed a partnership with the Dempos, the Dempo clan took over the mines underhandedly and it is now taken over by Sesa Goa which has been merged into Vedanta Resources of Anil Agarwal.
Wednesday is the market day where people in and around Bicholim gather in the main market region for trading small goods/commodities.
Bicholim is part of Bicholim (Goa Assembly constituency) and North Goa (Lok Sabha constituency).
Bicholim has three primary schools, four secondary schools, a polytechnic institute, a number of hospitals, temples, churches and mosques, and a protected site, pandava caves.
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Bicholim
Bicholim (Konkani: Divchal; IPA: [ɖicoːlĩː]), is a small town and a municipal council in North Goa district in the state of Goa, India. It is the headquarters of the Concelho (county) of Bicholim, one of seven that make up the Novas Conquistas (New Conquests), territories added to Goa comparatively later than the first three of the Velhas Conquistas (Old Conquests).[citation needed] The town is located about 30 km (19 mi) from the state capital of Panaji. It is in the mining heartland of Goa.
As per Hiregutti plates of Bhoja Asantika, a locality named Dipaka visaya in the copper plates dating 5th century CE, is identified with modern-day Divchali or Dicholi. It was under the rule of an independent Warlord (PrabhuDesai's of Sankhali/Sanquelim) It was taken over by Portuguese in late 18th century as part of New Conquest.
Bicholim is located at 15°36′N 73°57′E / 15.60°N 73.95°E. It has an average elevation of 22 metres (72 feet).
As of 2011[update] India census, Dicholi had a population of 16,986. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dicholi has an average literacy rate of 82%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Mining constitutes a major chunk in the economy of Bicholim with about 36% of the population working for a single iron ore mine owner, formerly Souza Mineralia Pvt. Ltd. owned by M.M.P. DeSouza who formed a partnership with the Dempos, the Dempo clan took over the mines underhandedly and it is now taken over by Sesa Goa which has been merged into Vedanta Resources of Anil Agarwal.
Wednesday is the market day where people in and around Bicholim gather in the main market region for trading small goods/commodities.
Bicholim is part of Bicholim (Goa Assembly constituency) and North Goa (Lok Sabha constituency).
Bicholim has three primary schools, four secondary schools, a polytechnic institute, a number of hospitals, temples, churches and mosques, and a protected site, pandava caves.