Ah, Calvim! This island village is quite a hidden gem in the Bardez sub-district of Goa. It's like a small treasure tucked away near the Aldona village. Calvim is actually one of the two islands in this area, along with Corjuem. They're like the dynamic duo of islands, you know?
Now, Calvim isn't just any ordinary island. Nope, it's a part of the Aldona village panchayat, which basically means it's under their jurisdiction. But fear not, my adventurous friend, because Calvim is accessible by a bridge. We've got ourselves a bridge, folks! And it's not just any ordinary bridge, it's one of the four bridges in this area. That's some serious bridging business going on here!
What else can you find in Calvim? Ah, yes, there's a church. And it's not just any ordinary church either. It's the church of St. Sebastian. Legend has it that this church was originally a chapel built by the islanders themselves. They must have been quite handy with tools, eh? Anyway, the chapel was later elevated to a church in 1980. Talk about an upgrade!
Now, let me give you some fun facts about this church's architecture. It's done in a Neo-Roman style, which means it has a touch of fancy elegance. It's of medium size, with three bays and three stories. Oh, and don't forget about those two bell turrets! They add a beautiful touch. And watch out for those finials of spindle and spear type, they're real showstoppers. The church even has a large concrete porch with a fancy cement grille railing on the roof. It's all about the little details, my friend.
Calvim, being an island, has its own little sub-division within the Aldona community. It's like a big family, you see. And in this family, Calvim covers an area of 135.01 hectares. There are 113 households here, with a population of 403 people. And guess what? There are more females than males here. Ladies taking over the island, I suppose!
Although Calvim is a quaint and peaceful place, it did make the news back in 2012. Unfortunately, there was a tragic bus accident where a minibus plunged into the Calvim river. It was a heartbreaking incident, with several lives lost, including school students. It was a difficult time for the community, and the accident was marked and commemorated in the following years.
Now, my dear explorer, it's time to move on to our next stop. Head over to Azad Maidan, where a magnificent monument awaits us. Let's go, go, go!
Direction: Head towards Azad Maidan for our next stop.
