Corjuem

Corjuem is Island situated in Aldona, Bardez Taluka Goa. It is surrounded by Mandovi River towards the South is Sinquerim/ Mayem (Mayem Lake ) North is facing Aldona, East neighbours are Srigao /Bicholim and Sirsiam/ Tivim, towards West is Calvim(another Island in Goa) In 2004 it was conneted to Aldona by Cable Supported bridge.(It was third bridge in India ) At the south east end there is another bridge connecting it to Srigao/ Bicholim Taluka.
Before the bridge for generations it was connected by Tar ( Boats made of wood some what like the Kayak) and from the 1970 it was served by Ferry.

It has a famous Corjuem Fort, a Church dedicated to Nossa Senhora Mae De Deus, a Temple, a School, Mae De Deus High School and 3 primary Schools run by the Government. It has also a Club, Corjuem Gymkhana for social activities.

Agriculture and Farming were original occupations of the people. As years progessed Corjuemkars have ventured to all parts of the World to earn a living either on: Ocean/Cruise Liners, Middle East, Europe, America, Canada, Australia and all over the World.