Loliem-Polem | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 14°54′N74°05′E / 14.90°N 74.09°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Goa |
District | South Goa |
Languages | |
• Official | Konkani |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 403728 |
Telephone code | 91-08346-XXX XXX |
Vehicle registration | GA |
Nearest city | Karwar |
Website | goa |
Loliem-Polem is a village located in the southernmost tip of the Canacona taluk, in Goa, India, bordering Karwar taluka of Karnataka state. [1]
Loliem-Polem is surrounded by Karwar Taluk towards south, Quepem Taluk towards north, Salcete Taluk towards north. [2]
Loliem, earlier under the Kadamba kings of Banavasi, was actually known as Loha-halli (a Kannada word) as the village had metallurgical artisans who would manufacture idols of Hindu gods and goddesses by using iron and aluminium according to the Canara Gazetteer. Later, it became a Portuguese colony and the name was changed to Loliem. [3]
Loliem-Polem had a Portuguese immigration check-post to monitor all arrivals-departures by road route staffed by European officers till 1961, when Goa was incorporated into the Indian Union. [4]
Loliem comprises seven wards (village segments) -- namely, Iddar, Karay, Kajalker, Shelli, Polem, Peddem and Maxem. For administrative purpose, the wards of Shell and Peddem are divided into two parts each, thus forming a total of nine wards. [5]
Polem beach is located in the village, [6] it is a popular tourist attraction. [7] Trek to Moon beach and Dabel beach start from this beach.
As of 2021 the IIT campus has been moved away from loliem after heavy opposition from the locals.
Next 'Small' station towards Mumbai: Canacona | Konkan Railway : Railway (India) | Next 'Small' station from Mumbai: Asnoti | ||
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Next 'Main' station towards Mumbai: Madgaon | Konkan Railway : Railway (India) | Next 'Main' station from Mumbai: Karwar |
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