Poroscodem (Goa)
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Poroscodem | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 179 ha (442 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 675 |
| • Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 403512[1] |
| Village code | 00000700 |
Poroscodem is a small village of 179 hectares in Pernem 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. Poroscodem depends on PERNEM, 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. Poroscodem is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Poroscodem's pin code is 403512[5], and village code is 00000700. The area of Poroscodem is segregated as 41.51 hectares irrigated area, 67.21 hectares unirrigated, the 19.09 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 50.9 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Poroscodem has One post office (Poroscodem B.O). The village is connected with a single bus service. Poroscodem 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[edit]
Poroscodem is a census village in the district of North Goa, Goa. The village has a total population of 675 and has total administration over 167 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Poroscodem has 58 children, 39 boys and 19 girls.
- Scheduled caste counts for 152 (22.52%) males constitute 76 (11.26%) of the population and females 76 (11.26%).
Medical facility[edit]
- Poroscodem has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions[edit]
As per the census 2011 report, 546 people are literate in Poroscodem out of which 301 are males and 245 are females.
Poroscodem has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 2 Primary schools
- 1 Upper primary school
- 1 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment[edit]
According to a census 2011 report, 195 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 162 male, 33 female with 186 (95.38%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 154 males and 32 females. 6 males and 11 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 1 male. 9 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 PERNEM and North Goa to sell country liquor and make their living.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Pin Code 403512 and Post Offices under 403512 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 403512 and Post Offices under 403512 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ "403512 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ "Pincode 403512". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
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