Cortalim

Cortalim
village
River Zuari near Cortalim
River Zuari near Cortalim
Cortalim is located in Goa
Cortalim
Cortalim
Location of Cortalim in Goa
Cortalim is located in India
Cortalim
Cortalim
Cortalim (India)
Coordinates: 15°23′52″N 73°54′38″E / 15.39778°N 73.91056°E / 15.39778; 73.91056
CountryIndia
StateGoa
DistrictSouth Goa
Sub-districtMormugao
Area
 • Total8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population
 • Total15,000
 • Density1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postcode
403710
Area code0832
Vehicle registrationGA 06

Cortalim (pronounced [kuʈʈʰaːɭĩː]) is a village in Morumugão, Goa, India. Its native Goan population is entirely Catholic and their main occupations include fishing and agriculture. Located on the banks of the Zuari River, it was previously known as Kushasthale.

The village is well known as the former site of an ancient temple dedicated to Shiva. There is also a cross commemorating the arrival of Christianity, together with St Philip and James Church. A new road bridge is being constructed at Cortalim as part of the elevated road scheme that connects South and North Goa.