Ambelim (
Konkani: ''Ambelle'') is a large village that's located within the
Salcete
Salcete ( Konkani: ''Saxtti''/''Xaxtti''; pt, Salcette) is a sub-division of the district of South Goa, in the state of Goa, situated by the west coast of India.
The Sal river and its backwaters dominate the landscape of Salcete. His ...
taluka and falls under the
South Goa district
South Goa district is one of two districts that comprises the state of Goa, India, within the region known as the Konkan. It is bounded by North Goa district to the north, the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state to the east and south, whil ...
. It shares its border with
Velim and
Assolna
Assolna ( '' Konkani'':असोळणें or Osollonne) is a village, considered a town for census purposes, in the Salcete sub-district of South Goa district, in the state of Goa, India. It is known for restaurants, ferry, the small tradit ...
villages. The village has a predominant population from the fishing and
scheduled tribe
The Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are officially designated groups of people and among the most disadvantaged socio-economic groups in India. The terms are recognized in the Constitution of India and the groups are designa ...
communities and has a population of about 3500 residents in seven
wards.
Government and politics
Ambelim comes under the
Velim Assembly constituency and is home to the Velim MLA, Cruz Silva.
Notable people
*
Benjamin Silva (former MLA of Velim Assembly constituency)
*
Cruz Silva (current MLA of Velim Assembly constituency)
See also
*
Salcete territory
References
External links
Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, Ambelim
Villages in South Goa district
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