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Cotigao, Canacona, South Goa 8380895780 sarpanchv.p.cotigao@gmail.com
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Budget
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2,640
Population
8
Wards
25
Services Offered
18
Active Schemes
Cotigao Beach
About Cotigao

A Village of Natural Beauty & Community Spirit

Cotigao, a quaint village tucked away in the heart of Goa, welcomes you to experience its unique charm and natural wonders. This hidden gem, with lush forests and vibrant culture, offers tourists a distinctive experience that sets it apart from the more bustling tourist destinations in Goa.

Cotigao boasts an impressive array of wildlife that will thrill nature enthusiasts. The village is home to the elusive black leopard, the enigmatic sloth bear, the striking Indian pied hornbill, the majestic larger golden-backed woodpecker, and a variety of other fascinating creatures. The Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, nestled within the Mhadei Forest Reserve, provides a safe haven for these species to thrive. You can also discover the village's diverse butterfly species, lovingly preserved in the Butterfly Park by the Forest Department.

~2640 Population
8 Wards
Canacona Taluka
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What We Offer

Our Services

The Village Panchayat Cotigao provides a wide range of civic services to all residents. Apply online or visit our office.

Birth Certificate

Apply for birth certificates for newborns.

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Death Certificate

Obtain death certificates for deceased residents.

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Trade License

Register your business and obtain a trade/shop license from the panchayat for all commercial activities.

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House Tax

Pay your annual house tax at the panchayat office. Get receipt instantly upon payment.

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Building Permission

Apply for construction/renovation permits. Plans must conform to CRZ and local zoning regulations.

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Water Supply

Apply for new water connections and report complaints about water supply disruption in your ward.

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Government Benefits

Schemes & Programmes

Central and State Government schemes implemented through Village Panchayat Cotigao for citizen welfare.

Housing
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

Housing for all — financial assistance for construction/purchase of house for eligible beneficiaries.

Employment
MGNREGS

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme — 100 days of guaranteed wage employment.

Sanitation
Swachh Bharat Mission

Construction of individual household latrines and community sanitation facilities for ODF status.

Energy
Saubhagya Scheme

Free electricity connections to all households. Apply through panchayat office with documents.

Social Security
Dayanand Social Security Scheme

Goa State scheme providing monthly pension to senior citizens, widows and differently-abled persons.

Agriculture
Kisan Vikas Patra

Investment scheme for farmers with guaranteed returns. Contact panchayat for eligibility details.

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Leadership

Sarpanch's Message

Shri. Jayesh Gaonkar
Shri. Jayesh Gaonkar
Sarpanch
Village Panchayat Cotigao
"

As a Sarpanch of the Cotigao village panchayat, I take the honor to release of newly developed official website for the betterment of the people. With our website, citizens of the Cotigao village panchayat can easily download the forms and require information on just a single click. It is a very convenient and time-saving way, where people save the time of travel to the panchayat just to collect the form. You can also get entire details about the schemes and the services we offer on our official website.

After the launch of our website, I assure you that our website will be live 24*7 throughout the year with the regular updates. I appeal to all audiences to visit our official website and appreciate the work of the staff in maintaining the website up-to-date with the latest functions and the happenings.

— Shri. Jayesh Gaonkar, Sarpanch
Latest Updates

Notices & Announcements

15Jun 25
Gramsabha Meeting Notice NEW

Special Gramsabha meeting to be held at Panchayat Bhavan at 11:00 AM. All residents are invited.

10Jun 25
House Tax Payment Reminder NEW

Last date for house tax payment without penalty is 30th June 2025. Pay at panchayat office or via Goa Online.

05Jun 25
Village Cleanup Drive

Community beach cleanup initiative every Sunday morning from 7:00 AM. Volunteers welcome.

01Jun 25
PMAY Applications Open

Applications for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana are now open. Eligible residents should apply at the panchayat office.

25May 25
New Water Pipeline — Ward 4

Water supply may be disrupted in Ward 4 from 10AM–4PM on 28th May for pipeline maintenance.

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Office Hours & Info

Address

Village Panchayat Cotigao,
Avem Cotigao, Canacona, Goa – 403702

Office Hours

Mon–Fri & Alt. Sat: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Lunch Break: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Closed: Sundays & 2nd Saturdays

Phone

8380895780

Email

sarpanchv.p.cotigao@gmail.com

Garbage Collector

8380895780

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Digital Governance

E-Services

Citizens can access various government services anytime through the Goa Online e-service portal.

Goa Online Portal

Access all state government services, apply for certificates and pay taxes online.

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Download Forms

Download all panchayat application forms instantly without visiting the office.

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Tax Payment

Pay house tax, water tax and other dues online through the official payment portal.

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Register Complaint

Submit grievances or complaints to the panchayat and track their resolution status.

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