Curchorem Travel and Tourism Guide
Curchorem is a town and twin city sharing with Sanvordem. Curchorem is self-sufficient in itself. It has hospitals, schools, police station, banks, markets, playground, electricity station and a theatre. Curchorem is a town full of tradition and heritage. It is rich in music, art, culture and literature.
Climatein Curchorem
Experiences tropical monsoon climate.
Culture of Curchorem
There are several temples few to names are Marutigad, Ganapati temple, Purushmharu temple etc., Guardian Angel Church and Jama Masjid.
Curchorem has State art auditorium named as Rabindra Bhavan. This auditorium has been built to promote and encourage art and culture of Curchorem and its nearby places. Several cultural programmes, workshop and shows takes place. Drama, theatre workshop, folk music and dance, women empowerment workshops, educational workshops and many more takes place in this auditorium. The motive is not only to promote art and culture of the place but also reach out to the public with awareness programmes benefitting them.
Sports in Curchorem
There is a proposed plan for another sports complex to be built behind Curchorem Post office which would include indoor and outdoor court for badminton and basketball, squash, volleyball, billiard, swimming pool and many more.
Festival in Curchorem
Tiatr festival is celebrated in Curchorem. The artists are known as Tiatrists. The festival is based on social political and religious themes. This musical programmes main motive is to bring out the problems and bringing social awareness. The performance takes place in their local language; konkani.
Economy of Curchorem
River Zuari which flows in between Curchorem and Sanvordem is responsible for their prosperity. Railways also adds to its prosperity and exchange of trade happens through the river and the rail.
Mining is one of the major economy of this town. Several well-known companies like Sesa Sterlite ltd, Tumble, Salgaocar, Minescape etc are located here.
This town also has land for the industries called Kakoda Industrial Estate.
The source of income of the people of Curchorem is mainly employment in such business and industrial houses.
Local Attraction Near Curchorem:
- Salaulim dam is 10 km away from Curchorem and is one of the biggest dam in Goa. It also has a nature park and botanical garden which is based on Brindavan garden in Mysore.
- Well known Dudhsagar Waterfall is just 22 kms from Curchorem which is a popular spot for trekking. The best time to visit is either during or soon after rainy season
- Colva beach, Betul beach, Agonda beach, Majorda beach, Rajbag Beach and few more are the beaches nearby.
- There is a bridge connecting the twin cities Curchorem and Sanvordem
Curchorem not only known for industrial economy but has also very well preserved its culture and traditions. It’s a great experience to watch how through theatrical performance they reach out to the public growing their awareness on the recent development and problems through Tiatr and other functions held in Rabindra Bhavan.
