North Goa >> Bicholim

Velguem Village Details

Velguem is a Village in Bicholim Taluka , North Goa district and Goa State. Velguem village Pin code is 403105. Velguem Village Total population is 2617 and number of houses are 616. Female Population is 48.1%. Village literacy rate is 77.6% and the Female Literacy rate is 34.7%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	2617
Total No of Houses	616
Female Population %	48.1 % ( 1258)
Total Literacy rate %	77.6 % ( 2031)
Female Literacy rate	34.7 % ( 908)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	2.0 % ( 53)
Scheduled Caste Population %	1.5 % ( 39)
Working Population %	40.4 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	298
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	51.7 % ( 154)

Location and Administration

Velguem is 16 km distance from Sub District HeadQuarter Bicholim and it is 46 km distance from District HeadQuarter Panaji. Nearest Statutory Town is Sanquelim in 10 km Distance . Velguem Total area is 38 hectares, Forest area is 110.52 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 12 hectares,Total irrigated area is 7 hectares andTotal Water fall area is 0 hectares

Education

Private Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Private Primary, Govt Middle, Private Middle and private Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Private Disabled School is in Bicholim. Nearest Govt ITA College is in Onda C T. Nearest Govt Medical College is in Bambolim C T. Nearest Govt Polytechnic College is in Maem. Nearest Govt Engineering College is in Bandora C T. Nearest Govt Arts and Science Degree College is in Sanquelim. Nearest Govt MBA college is in Panaji.

Health

1 Primary Health Sub-Centre , 1 Family Welfare centre , 3 MBBS Doctor Practices are available in this village.

Agriculture

Coconuts is agriculture commodities grow in this village. Iron Ore is Product Manufactured in this village. 24 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 24 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 7 hectares from Boreholes/Tube wells 4 hectares and from Lakes or tanks 3 hectares are the Sources of irrigation.

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Untreated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer available. Covered Well is other Drinking Water sources.
Open Drainage System Available in this Village. There is no system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged directly into water bodies.

Communication

Sub Post Office is available in this Village. LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. There is no Internet Centre in less than 10 km. No Private Courier Facility in less than 10 km.

Transportation

Public Bus service available in this village. Private Bus service available in this village. There is no Railway Station in less than 10 km.

No Nearest National Highway in less than 10 km. State Highway passes through this village. District Road passes through this village.
Pucca road, Kuccha Road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

No ATM in less than 10 km. Commercial Bank available in this village. Cooperative Bank available in this village. Mandis/Regular Market is available in this village.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 24 hour power supply in summer and 24 hour power supply in winter, Anganwadi centre, ASHA, Birth & Death registration office, Sports facilities, Public library, Daily News Paper and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.