Pernem

Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R)

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Administrative Map of Goa

Pernem (परनेम) is a city and tahsil in the North Goa district of Goa, India.

Variants

• Pedne (पेडणे) (Konkani)

Location

The two rivers which decide the boundary of this sub-district are Terekhol River and Chapora River. Terekhol river acts as a border of Maharashtra and Goa while Chapora river acts as a border of Pernem sub-district and Bardez sub-district.

The Konkan Railway passes through Pernem, and there is a railway station called Pernem at a distance of about 4 km east from the town.

History

Pernem is the Portuguese spelling (the m only makes the e nasal). The name in Konkani Pedne, and inhabitants are called Pednecar in Konkani. The surname Pednekar used by some Konkanastha Brahmans may indicate their origins in Pernem.

List of Villages in Pernem

1. Agarvado, 2. Alorna, 3. Amberem, 4. Arambol, 5. Cansarvornem, 6. Casnem, 7. Chandel, 8. Chopdem, 9. Corgao, 10. Dargalim, 11. Ibrampur, 12. Mandrem, 13. Mopa, 14. Morjim, 15. Ozorim, 16. Paliem, 17. Parcem, 18. Pernem, 19. Poroscodem, 20. Querim, 21. Tamboxem, 22. Tiracol, 23. Torxem, 24. Tuem, 25. Uguem, 26. Varconda, 27. Virnora,