The town was established by a Portuguese noble man Deão Jose Paulo de Almeida,[2] the dean (Deão) of the church in AD 1787 after he moved there just five years after the conquest of Quepem sub-district by the Portuguese. He built his famous Palácio do Deão, followed by a public market, hospital, a church and other facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants through his own expense. He was later awarded the unofficial title of Barão de Quepem by the then viceroy D. Manuel Francisco Zacarias de Portugal e Castro.
Quepem city before AD 1787 was a scattered settlement surrounded by thick jungle. It was situated in the princely state ruled by the Soonda's. When Hyder Ali began raiding and annexing the state, the princely family turned to the Portuguese who immediately took on Hyder Ali's forces and repelled them back, as well as financed the administration of the state. Having no heir to succeed, the then ruler gave complete control of the provinces to the Portuguese for their generosity in 1783.
In AD 1787, Deaõ. Jose Paulo de Almeida transferred his residence from Old Goa to Quepem and founded a hamlet. Quepem was, in those days, covered with forest. He ordered the planting of rice, coconut palms and other fruit trees.
He established a public market, hospital and other facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants.
He also founded the Santa Cruz church, at his own cost, as inscribed on the pyramidal structure in the churchyard.
It is believed that the Deão, began by erecting two columns at the entrance of Quepem. Thereafter, he obtained permission that criminal offenders who entered this village across these columns to work could rehabilitate themselves in this village which he had founded. Thus, he was able to establish Quepem as arable, self-sustaining and habitable place.
It is not known the origin of this story, but one is able to still see the bases of these columns at the entrance of Quepem.
He constructed in Quepem, for his occasional stay, a spacious house that he modestly described as a ‘Farm House’. It was later, justifiably, come to be known as the Palácio Do Deão.
Geography
Quepem has an average elevation of 21 metres (69 feet). It is located on the bank of River Kushawati. Curchorem and Sanvordem are the major towns located near the Quepem town.
As of the[update]2011 Census of India, 14 795 individuals inhabited Quepem—7 277 males, and 7 518 females. The total number of households were 3 613. The sex ratio was 1 033 females per 1 000 males compared to the state average of 973 females per 1 000 males. Population of children within the age‑group of 0–6 was 1 513, who made up 10.23 per cent of the total population. Moreover, the child sex ratio was 1 001 compared to the state average of 942.[4]
According to the census report, Quepem has an average literacy rate of 83.56 per cent—male literacy is 87.36 per cent, and female literacy is 79.88 per cent—lower than the state average of 88.70 per cent.[3]
Culture
The city is known for the annual Ganeshotsav Festival, Carnival, Shigmostav celebrated with pomp and gaiety. The centre of such celebrations is the Municipal Garden, at the center of the town. The village feast of Holy Cross is also celebrated with great zeal in May and October.
The main tourist attraction in the area are the Holy Cross church, the Old Dam (Baand), the Holy Cross hillock (valé-tembi), and the Palácio Do Deão. Quepem is also known for its scenic beauty.
Educational institutes
Don Bosco – Pope John XXIII High School & Higher Secondary
Holy Cross High School.
Notable people
Elvis Goes
Lawry Travasso
Chandrakant Babu Kavlekar.
References
^ View Population Details for Quepem sub-district, South Goa district, state of Goa, India (Report). Government of India. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
^"Palacio do Deao". palaciododeao.com. Retrieved 8 October 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ ab Census of India, 2011: Quepem, Goa (Report). Government of India. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
^ Goa Population Census data 2011 (Report). Government of India. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
March 16, 2023
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Quepem is a town with a municipal council in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa The town is the administrative headquarters of the Quepem taluka sub district QuepemTownQuepemLocation in Goa IndiaShow map of GoaQuepemQuepem India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 15 13 N 74 04 E 15 22 N 74 07 E 15 22 74 07 Coordinates 15 13 N 74 04 E 15 22 N 74 07 E 15 22 74 07Country IndiaStateGoaDistrictSouth GoaTalukaQuepem talukaFounded byDeao Jose Paulo de AlmeidaElevation21 m 69 ft Population 2011 1 Total14 795Languages OfficialKonkaniTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN403 705Vehicle registrationGA 09Websitegoa wbr gov wbr in Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Culture 5 Government and politics 6 Attractions 7 Educational institutes 8 Notable people 9 ReferencesHistory EditThe town was established by a Portuguese noble man Deao Jose Paulo de Almeida 2 the dean Deao of the church in AD 1787 after he moved there just five years after the conquest of Quepem sub district by the Portuguese He built his famous Palacio do Deao followed by a public market hospital a church and other facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants through his own expense He was later awarded the unofficial title of Barao de Quepem by the then viceroy D Manuel Francisco Zacarias de Portugal e Castro Quepem city before AD 1787 was a scattered settlement surrounded by thick jungle It was situated in the princely state ruled by the Soonda s When Hyder Ali began raiding and annexing the state the princely family turned to the Portuguese who immediately took on Hyder Ali s forces and repelled them back as well as financed the administration of the state Having no heir to succeed the then ruler gave complete control of the provinces to the Portuguese for their generosity in 1783 In AD 1787 Deao Jose Paulo de Almeida transferred his residence from Old Goa to Quepem and founded a hamlet Quepem was in those days covered with forest He ordered the planting of rice coconut palms and other fruit trees He established a public market hospital and other facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants He also founded the Santa Cruz church at his own cost as inscribed on the pyramidal structure in the churchyard It is believed that the Deao began by erecting two columns at the entrance of Quepem Thereafter he obtained permission that criminal offenders who entered this village across these columns to work could rehabilitate themselves in this village which he had founded Thus he was able to establish Quepem as arable self sustaining and habitable place It is not known the origin of this story but one is able to still see the bases of these columns at the entrance of Quepem He constructed in Quepem for his occasional stay a spacious house that he modestly described as a Farm House It was later justifiably come to be known as the Palacio Do Deao Geography EditQuepem has an average elevation of 21 metres 69 feet It is located on the bank of River Kushawati Curchorem and Sanvordem are the major towns located near the Quepem town Demographics EditReligion in Quepem 2011 3 Christianity 48 21 Hinduism 41 56 Islam 9 82 Others 0 41 As of the update 2011 Census of India 14 795 individuals inhabited Quepem 7 277 males and 7 518 females The total number of households were 3 613 The sex ratio was 1 033 females per 1 000 males compared to the state average of 973 females per 1 000 males Population of children within the age group of 0 6 was 1 513 who made up 10 23 per cent of the total population Moreover the child sex ratio was 1 001 compared to the state average of 942 4 According to the census report Quepem has an average literacy rate of 83 56 per cent male literacy is 87 36 per cent and female literacy is 79 88 per cent lower than the state average of 88 70 per cent 3 Culture EditThe city is known for the annual Ganeshotsav Festival Carnival Shigmostav celebrated with pomp and gaiety The centre of such celebrations is the Municipal Garden at the center of the town The village feast of Holy Cross is also celebrated with great zeal in May and October Government and politics EditQuepem is part of Quepem Goa Assembly constituency and South Goa Lok Sabha constituency Attractions Edit Palacio do Deao Quepem The main tourist attraction in the area are the Holy Cross church the Old Dam Baand the Holy Cross hillock vale tembi and the Palacio Do Deao Quepem is also known for its scenic beauty Educational institutes EditDon Bosco Pope John XXIII High School amp Higher Secondary Holy Cross High School Notable people EditElvis Goes Lawry Travasso Chandrakant Babu Kavlekar References Edit View Population Details for Quepem sub district South Goa district state of Goa India Report Government of India Retrieved 6 September 2017 Palacio do Deao palaciododeao com Retrieved 8 October 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link a b Census of India 2011 Quepem Goa Report Government of India Retrieved 6 September 2017 Goa 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