Chinchinim Village rises in importance The population of Chinchinim Village being predominantly Catholic, with smattering of Hindus, Muslimn communities. Originally, Grande Freguesia de Chinchinim included Sarzora and Dramapur and which are now deleted as separate entities . Chinchinim meets the Villages of Orlim, Panzorcone, Assolna Sarzora ansDramapurThe culture, traditions. public celebrations are a major draw. The prominent landmarks are the religious edifices. There is a flurry of construction activities with residential and commercial spaces that attracts influx of people. The land prices are comparable to nearest city,One day chinchinim is likely to be engulfed into municipality area. What has contributed to the rise of the Village in stature, recognitions in the past and future are the contributions of various professionals in the field of Politics, sports, medicine, Education and Music and theatre, The Village is near self sufficient with all amenities of daily necessities, and one need rarely look beyond its geographical boundaries
Religious edifices ; The Church of our Lady of Hope is the centre for catholic devotion and comes aloud and alive in September. Celebrations during Christmas,New Year, Good Friday, Easter,Feasts of St Judas. St Anthony, Sacred Heart, Feast of Fatima at Baida, engulf the community. The Church organizations do commendable social and humanitarian tasks. The function of Ganapathi celebration and Eid are too part of the Village culture that draw attention Cranaval observation in the Village is century old affair The temple at Durga, prayer Hall of Muslims, at Chinchinim, Chapels of St Sebastian at Digaumband,St Chapel at Palmar Grande,Anthony at Deussua with depictions in its surroundings, St Judas shrine, Grotto of O. L. Lourdes Monument of St Joseph Vaz, Chapels dedicated to Holy Cross in every ward ,stand out as testimony to Catholic dominance in the area with respect to the minorities, living in harmony. Cemetry for Catholics at Baida, Chinchinim and crematorium at Baida for Hindus do exist The Village has two prominent co education and girls High Schools, that cater beyond its boundaries Besides a Higher Secondary School in Arts, Commerce, Science streams and vocational school. Facilities for training in music also abound. Martial arts training is available here ,Francon`s Academy for sailors at Bandfol has served its useful purpose. Govt has one primary School , besides two balwadis provide schools, and number of private Pre Primary schools dot the Village. Govt and pvt Libraries inculcate reading habits. An old age home in the area is a much needed Govt supported (SWD) facililty. The Chinchinim has Primary health centre with blood analysis periodical facility for eye , dental and polio care. A Hospital too meets the medical emergencies and needs of treatment . Three dental clinics too exist besides , laboratories for blood testing(3). Two private medical practioners and a homeopathic doctor serve the area and five pharmacies, one homeopathic dispense prescription drugs. A physio therapist operates in the area. and also present is an ophthalmic outlet. Bank branches in operation are ICICI, Bank of India, HDFC, Corporation, Bank of Maharashtra,IDBI, and ATM facility , Indian Overseas Bank,Co operative banks, VAC, Curchorem Co-Operative Society, and Lokmanya credit society. Centre to accept LIC contributions. An Panchayat for Chinchinim Deussua Halls for functions (4) and open air places (3) Trusts like P.C.Trust, Lions Club, CCC, extend social service.besides Vincent de Paul. Food supplies, Two outlets provide vegetables, fruits at subsidized rates beisdes other three Beef outlets ,, Pork (3), Saucages (3), Chicken (6), bakery products by Monginis, Cedric, Mount Marys Store, Pastry Palace, Jackris, Suggar cane juice, fruit stalls, supper stores (2), Societies for foodgrains(2), Tea outlets ( 7), whole sale Wine stores (3), Bars and restaurants(8), meals (3), Borkars Departmental store is on cards soon. Present market is small as a result footpaths are occupied by Vendors and acquired market area REMAINS TO BE CONCLUDED Garage for cars (2),two wheleer repairs ( 5), motor training school. Motor bike Suziki outlet Tyres shop. Telephone exchange, Electric good shops, (4), Foreign exchange facility, , kiosk for mobile repairs, Cycle repairs, and spare parts (3), Floor tiles oultlets (3), food packing (3), rice and flower mills. Ready made garment shops(2), gift shops (2)’Xerox and Computer (3), computer repairs and assesories, Barber shops and ladies hair grooming,(4) Hardware shops (2) Glass shops (2), TV repairs outlet CD and VCD lending outlet Sports Club CRCC, Union of Villagers, Sirlim and other clubs ward wise promote mainly soccer and conduct major tournaments in the Village AND some fun activities on special occasions Professionals ; Tiatrist, Khel, Mando and musicians Slauzinho de chinchinim.Jephsis Hitler.Rico Rod, ProfC A Gomes, Anita Pereira, Mario Menezes, Zeferino Dias, Olavo Rodrigues,Jesus Antao, pro leboino Mendes, Vicoria Bretto, Inacinho Rebello, Minguel fernades,Conceicao Fernades Maestro Carlos Rodrigues,,Ernesto Coutinho,Gabriel Rodrigues,Josico Menezes,Agusto Souza, John Luis Jal, JosicoCosta, Degolacao Pereira, Diogo Baretto, Lucas Luis. etc Doctors; Dr Minguel Loyola Furtado, Jose Inacio Loyola Furtado, Alvaro Futado,Dr Antonio Barros, Dr Dulcidonio Barros ,Manuel Lopes, Eduardo Furtado, Balaji Naik, Dr Olive Mascarenhas, Dr Leao Costa Dr Francis M Rebello,Dr Filadro Dias, Dr Wilfredo Lopes, Bambino Lopes, Inacino Cardozo Eufemio Cardozo, Jose Bernado Costa, midwife Santana Silva Educators, Prof Leboino Mendes, Prof Octaviano Costa. Prof Nazarene Rodrigies, Prof Arsenio Mello, Fr Floriano Gomes Prof Sebastiao Furtado (Portuguese Primary) Prof, Constacino Rodrigues, Antonio J A Lopes,Archie Bengala, Headmasters’ Prof C A Gomes, Fr Presentacao furtado, Fr Lusitano Furtado, Fr Conradino Lopes,Dixon Pereira,Celine Furtado, Deanna Rodrigues Nelson Lopes, Martin Pereira, Selma Cotta,,Flavia Verdes, Leena sequeira, argentina Gomes, Alice Martins Lopes, Domnic Fernandes,,Menino Verdes Fidelis Pereira, Lino Pereira, Neves Anthony rebello, Maria Rodrigues Almeida, etc Footballers; Marto Gracias,Mauricio Aphonso, Mario Soares, Flavian Leitao ,Lotliker Mahesh Ernesto Goes, Pascolin D Sa, Selvin rebello;Filipe antao, Arthur Goes,Nicolau antao, Marian vaz, Catao Fernandes, Israel Menezes etc Legal Practioners Adv Laurente .Adv Leo Velho Rebello brothers,Etc Priests; Fr Floriano Gomes Fr Josico Lopes Fr Killiano Lopes Fr Paulino Lopes, Fr Ramiro Mascarenhas, fr Conradino Lopes, etc Their humble contributions have enriched our Village Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
