Dharbandora

Dharbandora
Taluka
Location of Dharbandora in South Goa district in Goa
Location of Dharbandora in South Goa district in Goa
Coordinates: 15°23′07″N 74°07′05″E / 15.385259°N 74.117948°E / 15.385259; 74.117948
Country India
StateGoa
DistrictSouth Goa district
Carved out of Sanguem4 April 2011[1]
Founded byGovernment of Goa
Named forTaluka of Dharbandora
HeadquartersDharbandora
Major villages
List
  • 16 namely:
    01. Aglote,
    02. Moissal,
    03. Bandoli,
    04. Codli,
    05. Collem,
    06. Caranzol,
    07. Camarconda,
    08. Cormonem,
    09. Dharbandora,
    10. Mollem,
    11. Piliem,
    12. Sancordem,
    13. Sangod,
    14. Sigao,
    15. Sonauli,
    16. Surla.
Government
 • Deputy CollectorRamesh P. Naik[2]
 • MamlatdarPravinjay Pandit
 • Lok Sabha constituency-
 • Assembly constituencySanvordem
 • MLAGanesh Gaonkar[3]
Population
 (2012)
 • Taluka30,000 to 40,000
 • Urban
20%
Demographics
 • Literacy rate67%
 • Sex ratio840
PIN
4034XX, 4037XX
Vehicle registrationGA-12
RainAverage of 500 mm to 750 mm
Websitegoa.gov.in

Dharbandora is a taluka of Goa state, India, with an estimated population of 30,000 to 40,000.[4]

History

The creation of a new Dharbandora Taluka, the 12th Taluka in Goa, was announced by the Chief Minister of Goa Digambar Kamat on 25 March 2010, in his budget speech before the Goa Legislative Assembly.[5] A Committee chaired by the Revenue Minister of Goa Jose Philip D'Souza steered the creation of the Taluka.[6]

By a 16 March 2011 notification, the Government of Goa notified the 18 villages of Aglote, Bandoli, Camarconda, Caranzol, Codli, Colem, Cormonem, Darbandora, Gangem, Molem, Moissal, Piliem, Sancordem, Sangod, Sigao, Sonauli, Surla and Usgao to incorporate the Dharbandora Taluka.[7] Gangem and Usgao were carved out from Ponda taluka while all the remaining villages were earlier a part of the Sanguem Taluka.[8] However, there was resistance from the people of Gangem and Usgao villages against the decision of including both villages in the Dharbandora Taluka.[9] Vide another notification dated 20 May 2011, the villages of Gangem and Usgao were reverted to Ponda taluka.[10][11]

Dharbandora Taluka came into existence as a part of the South Goa district on 4 April 2011.[12][13] Satish R. Prabhu was the first Mamlatdar of the Dharbandora Taluka.[14]

Administration

Dharbandora is a Sub Division headed by the Deputy Collector of Dharbandora. The Dharbandora Taluka is headed by the Mamlatdar and there also exists a Joint Mamlatdar. The Taluka also has other offices such as the Block Development Office, Zonal Agricultural Office,[15] Regional Transport Office, Civil Registrar-cum-Sub-Registrar, etc. The Government of Goa has already notified a new Sub-Treasury Office for Dharbandora,[16] however, the same has not yet been established.[17]

A new Government Office Building Complex[18] has been built in Dharbandora which will house all the government offices in Dharbandora.[19]

Census Data 2011

There is no reliable data for the demographics and literacy rate in this new Sub-Division of Goa. The primary reason is that it came into existence after the 2011 census.

Tourism

Mahadev Temple of Tambdi Surla

The famous Dudhsagar Falls on the Mandovi River are in Mollem.[20] The Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park are also situated in the Dharbandora Taluka. There are many ecotourism sites in Dharbandora. The Biodiversity Park at Mollem[21] and the Satpal arboretum[22] are prominent.

Dharbandora Taluka is also home to prominent temples like the Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla and the Barabhumi Temples.[23] The Cave at Sigao is a protected monument.[24][25]

References

  1. ^ "Dharbandora: No one cares for the new kid on the "block"". Archived from the original on 2021-07-04.
  2. ^ "Who's Who | South Goa District | India".
  3. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). goaprintingpress.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ Kaisuvker, Suraj (24 March 2011). "New Dharbandora taluka from April 4". TOI. Archived from the original on 29 April 2013.
  5. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). goabudget.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ "Dharbandora taluka to have 18 villages | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2021-05-02.
  7. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). goaprintingpress.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ "Dharbandora taluka to have 18 villages | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2021-05-02.
  9. ^ "Residents want Usgao back in Ponda taluka | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2021-05-02.
  10. ^ "Finally, Usgao Ganjem village panchayat reverted to Ponda | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2021-05-02.
  11. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). goaprintingpress.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ "Dharbandora: No one cares for the new kid on the "block"". Archived from the original on 2021-07-04.
  13. ^ "Govt issues notification for Dharbandora taluka". The Navhind Times. 19 March 2011. Archived from the original on 29 April 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
  14. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). goaprintingpress.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). goaprintingpress.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  16. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). goaprintingpress.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  17. ^ "Herald: Darbandora awaits treasury office after 6 years of formation". www.heraldgoa.in. Archived from the original on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  18. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  19. ^ "Govt mulls forming third district of Goa - the Navhind Times". Archived from the original on 2021-05-02.
  20. ^ "Dudhsagar falls see weakest ever start to season with mere 110 visitors | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2021-05-02.
  21. ^ "Herald: Mollem Biodiversity Park opened". www.heraldgoa.in. Archived from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  22. ^ "Surla locals want 'park' to promote area's butterflies | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2021-05-05.
  23. ^ "A cultural treasure in the woods | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2021-05-02.
  24. ^ "Herald: Heritage of Shigao". www.heraldgoa.in. Archived from the original on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  25. ^ "Archived copy". daa.goa.gov.in. Archived from the original on 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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