Canacona Taluka - Kushavati, Goa
Canacona is an administrative taluka in the Kushavati district of Goa, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Canacona is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Loliem, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.
The total area of the taluka is 352 km², including 331.23 km² rural area and 20.81 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1004 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Canacona Taluka
Canacona Taluka has a total of 10 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agonda | Rural | Agonda |
| 2 | Angediva | Rural | Loliem-Polem |
| 3 | Canacona | Rural | Shristhal |
| 4 | Chaudi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Cola | Rural | Cola |
| 6 | Cotigao | Rural | Cotigao |
| 7 | Gaodongrem | Rural | Gaondongri |
| 8 | Loliem | Rural | Loliem-Polem |
| 9 | Nagorcem - Palolem | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Poinguinim | Rural | Poinguinim |
Population of Canacona Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Canacona Taluka has a total population of 45,172 people, consisting of 22,532 males and 22,640 females. There are 10,239 households in the taluka with an average population density of 128 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,172 | 32,738 | 12,434 |
| Male Population | 22,532 | 16,238 | 6,294 |
| Female Population | 22,640 | 16,500 | 6,140 |
| Total Households | 10,239 | 7,360 | 2,879 |
| Population Density | 128 / km² | 99 / km² | 598 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 34,325 literate people and 4,635 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 173 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 13,657 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,635 | 3,375 | 1,260 |
| Literate Population | 34,325 | 24,345 | 9,980 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,847 | 8,393 | 2,454 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 173 | 103 | 70 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 13,657 | 13,451 | 206 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.