Sanguem Taluka - Kushavati, Goa
Sanguem 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. Sanguem is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Kaleem, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.
The total area of the taluka is 888 km², including 875.38 km² rural area and 13.06 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 996 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sanguem Taluka
Sanguem Taluka has a total of 37 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 | Antoriem | Rural | Sanvordem |
| 2 | Bati | Rural | Bhati |
| 3 | Boma | Rural | Kalay(Kalem) |
| 4 | Calem | Rural | Kalay(Kalem) |
| 5 | Colomb | Rural | Rivona |
| 6 | Comproi | Rural | Sanvordem |
| 7 | Coranginim | Rural | Sanvordem |
| 8 | Costi | Rural | Kalay(Kalem) |
| 9 | Cotarli | Rural | Uguem |
| 10 | Cumbari | Rural | Bhati |
| 11 | Curdem | Rural | Curdi |
| 12 | Dongor | Rural | Bhati |
| 13 | Dongurli | Rural | Kalay(Kalem) |
| 14 | Dudal | Rural | Kalay(Kalem) |
| 15 | Kurpem | Rural | Curdi |
| 16 | Maulinguem | Rural | Kalay(Kalem) |
| 17 | Muguli | Rural | Uguem |
| 18 | Naiquinim | Rural | Bhati |
| 19 | Neturlim | Rural | Neturlim |
| 20 | Nundem | Rural | Neturlim |
| 21 | Odxel | Rural | Kalay(Kalem) |
| 22 | Patiem | Rural | Uguem |
| 23 | Porteem | Rural | Curdi |
| 24 | Potrem | Rural | Bhati |
| 25 | Rivona | Rural | Rivona |
| 26 | Rumbrem | Rural | Sanvordem |
| 27 | Salauli | Rural | Uguem |
| 28 | Sanguem | Urban | Not applicable |
| 29 | Santona | Rural | Sanvordem |
| 30 | Sanvordem (Ct) | Rural | Sanvordem |
| 31 | Sigonem | Rural | Bhati |
| 32 | Todou | Rural | Bhati |
| 33 | Uguem | Rural | Uguem |
| 34 | Verlem | Rural | Neturlim |
| 35 | Vichundrem | Rural | Neturlim |
| 36 | Viliena | Rural | Bhati |
| 37 | Xelpem | Rural | Uguem |
Population of Sanguem Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Sanguem Taluka has a total population of 65,147 people, consisting of 32,623 males and 32,524 females. There are 15,068 households in the taluka with an average population density of 73 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,147 | 53,600 | 11,547 |
| Male Population | 32,623 | 26,909 | 5,714 |
| Female Population | 32,524 | 26,691 | 5,833 |
| Total Households | 15,068 | 12,336 | 2,732 |
| Population Density | 73 / km² | 61 / km² | 884 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 48,468 literate people and 7,050 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 730 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 14,290 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) | 7,050 | 5,752 | 1,298 |
| Literate Population | 48,468 | 39,515 | 8,953 |
| Illiterate Population | 16,679 | 14,085 | 2,594 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 730 | 517 | 213 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 14,290 | 13,863 | 427 |
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.