Velim, Goa
| Velim वेळ्ळी | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Velim Location in Goa, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°11′N 73°58′E / 15.18°N 73.97°ECoordinates: 15°11′N 73°58′E / 15.18°N 73.97°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Goa |
| District | South Goa |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Velim is a town south of Assolna. It has its own Gram Panchayat which sees to the requirements of its citizens. The population is predominantly Catholic and there are also a substantial number of Hindus living here. The people of Velim often refer to themselves as Vellikars or Velimcars.
The Velim Association (Mumbai) established in 1932 (then as Velim Union (Bombay) - serves as an arena for Velimcars settled in Mumbai. On 3 December 2011, the Velim Association launched a Facebook page as a means to reach out to Velimcars and friends of Velim.
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