Ambelim, Goa
Ambelim (Konkani: Ambelle) is a large village that's located within the Salcete taluka and falls under the South Goa district. It shares its border with Velim and Assolna villages. The village has a predominant population from the fishing and scheduled tribe 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
References
- ^ "Ambelim: Confusion continues | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. 3 December 2013.
- ^ "Glass ceilings shattered, 'First Ladies' to play vital role in functioning of Salcete's village panchayats". oHeraldo.
- ^ "India's first anti-colonialist uprising predates Mangal Pandey's by 274 years?". The News Minute. 19 July 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "Ambelim: Confusion continues". The Times of India. 3 December 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "Velim MLA opens two offices in constituency". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
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