Chinchinim
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| Chinchinim | |
| State - District(s) |
Goa - South Goa |
| Area | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
7033 - |
Chinchinim is a village and a census town in South Goa district in the state of Goa, India. It lies on the banks of river Sal. It has a predominant catholic population and is dotted with typically Goan mansions and small cottages which are colorful and incorporate all the typical features of a Goan village life.
[edit] History
The name Chinchinim is probably derived from Chinchinath the local deity from one of the four temples present in Chinchinim.These temples were destroyed by the Portuguese in 1567. A church dedicated to St Anne was built in the year 1590 by the Jesuits. It was built by contributions from the Communidade of the village and the neighboring villages. The church was burnt during the Muslim invasions and the present Our Lady of Hope church was built in the year 1627 which was also burnt during the Maratha invasion in 1739. The repairs were done in the following years.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Chinchinim had a population of 7033. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Chinchinim has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 77% and female literacy of 73%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
