Country India Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Elevation 45 m Population 7,604 (2001) | Sub-district Mormugão Postcode 403711 Area code 0832 Local time Sunday 12:59 AM | |
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Weather 24°C, Wind N at 5 km/h, 75% Humidity University Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani - Goa | ||
Chicalim is a village in Mormugão, Goa. It is located to the south of the capital Panjim, adjacent to the port city of Vasco da Gama.
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Map of Chicalim, Goa
Geography
Chicalim is located at 15°23′58″N 73°50′27″E at an average elevation of 45 metres (148 ft).
Demographics
As of the 2001 India census, Chicalim had a population of 7,604. Males constituted 58% of the population and females 42%. Chicalim had an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 86% and female literacy was 75%. 10% of the population was under 6 years of age.
Government
Chicalim, being a village, is governed by a Panchayat, or local rural governing body, under the Panchayati Raj Act. Latest panchayat elections took place in June 2012. The current Sarpanch seat has been reserved for women.
Chicalim comes under Dabolim constituency for the state assembly after delimitation of wards. Earlier it was under the Cortalim constituency. The current MLA is Mauvin Goudinho of the Indian National Congress.