Goa
Goa is an Indian State located in the Western region of India. Goa state is established on 30-May-1987 and the capital of Goa is Panaji. Goa is a small and beautiful state, famous for its stunning beaches and lively atmosphere. It's where you can enjoy swimming in the sea, building sandcastles, and watching beautiful sunsets. Goa is also known for its fun parties and delicious seafood, making it a fantastic holiday destination! The major cities of Goa include Panaji (Panjim), Vasco da Gama, Margao etc., while the largest city in the state is Vasco da Gama.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Goa is 3,702 km², including 2,937.21 km² of rural area and 764.79 km² of urban area. Konkani is the official language of Goa, spoken by the majority of the population. Goa has a sex ratio of approximately 973 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Goa is IN-GA.
List of Districts of Goa
For administrative purposes, Goa state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 2 districts in Goa. South Goa is the largest district of Goa covering area of 1966 km² while North Goa is the smallest district of Goa covering area of 1736 km². North Goa is the most populous whereas South Goa is the least populous district in Goa state.
Here is the complete list of Goa districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Goa | 1,736 | 8,18,008 | 471 |
| 2 | South Goa | 1,966 | 6,40,537 | 326 |
Population of Goa
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Goa State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Goa State is 14,58,545, with around 7,39,140 males and 7,19,405 females.
- About 5,51,731 people live in rural areas, including nearly 2,75,436 males and 2,76,295 females.
- Approximately 9,06,814 people live in urban areas, including around 4,63,704 males and 4,43,110 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,51,731 | 9,06,814 | 14,58,545 |
| Male Population | 2,75,436 | 4,63,704 | 7,39,140 |
| Female Population | 2,76,295 | 4,43,110 | 7,19,405 |
Households in Goa
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Goa State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Goa State is approximately 3,43,611.
- Out of the total, around 1,28,208 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 2,15,403 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 1,28,208 |
| Urban Households | 2,15,403 |
| Total Households | 3,43,611 |