Camurlim Explained

Official Name:Camurlim
Native Name:Ambora
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Goa#India
Mapsize:150px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Goa
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:South Goa
Subdivision Type3:Taluka
Subdivision Name3:Salcete
Area Total Km2:3.095
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:approx. 4,000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:IST
Utc Offset:+5:30
Coordinates:15.325°N 73.9528°W
Elevation M:11
Postal Code Type:Postcode
Postal Code:403718
Area Code:08342

Camurlim, also known as Ambora, is a village in Salcete taluka in Goa, India. It is situate about 45 km south of the lively city of Mapusa, well known for its weekly Friday market.

Location

Camurlim is north of Margao. It is located to the south-west of Raia and to the north-east of Loutolim, from the state capital Panaji.

History

Camurlim is associated with many stories that highlight its past glory. In one such tale, one part of the village, which was called Diullbhatta, was the designated meeting place of people from Salcete's 60 villages and 10 corporations. Through a series of debates, called sotorbonderachembatta, the 70 people representing each area would decide on important matters. Another tale shows that to begin the celebrations of Konsachem Fest (harvest feast) on August 5, the parish priest of the Our Lady of Snows Church in Raia could only cut the first bundle of rice only after Camurlim village had done so.

Sonfator, Naquelim, Dollanvaddo, Nirboga vaddo, Uzro, Gavon, Tembia, Dongri, Kurgutti, Zorivaddo, Kulsabhatt, etc are the various wadde (wards) of the village.[1]

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census, Camurlim has a population of about 2300, with 5% belonging to the Scheduled tribes. About 35% of the population belongs to the working class.[2] Most of the villagers are Christians and are of the chardo (kshatriya) caste. The eight vangores (clans) of the village are Antao, Mascarenhas, Sousa, Dias, Carvalho, Quadros, Fernandes and Cardozo.

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Notable residents

Notes and References

  1. News: Small, But Special. Mendis. Isidore. Jan 3, 2017. 2018-12-02. The Times Of India - Goa.
  2. Web site: 2011 Census Data - South Goa. Census of India.