Bardez
Bardez is a Town and Taluka in North Goa District of Goa. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Bardez Block (CD) is 05610. The total area of Bardez Taluka is 264 km², which includes 121.90 km² of rural area and 142.08 km² of urban area. Bardez has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bardez Taluka
Bardez Taluka has a total of 43 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Bardez Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldona | Aldona | Bardez |
| 2 | Anjuna | Anjuna | Bardez |
| 3 | Arpora | Arpora Nagoa | Bardez |
| 4 | Assagao | Assagao | Bardez |
| 5 | Assonora | Assanora | Bardez |
| 6 | Bastora | Bastora | Bardez |
| 7 | Calangute | Calangute | Bardez |
| 8 | Calvim | Aldona | Bardez |
| 9 | Camurlim | Camurli | Bardez |
| 10 | Canca | Verla Canca | Bardez |
| 11 | Candolim | Candolim | Bardez |
| 12 | Colvale | Colvale | Bardez |
| 13 | Corjuem | Aldona | Bardez |
| 14 | Guirim | Guirim | Bardez |
| 15 | Marna | Siolim Marna | Bardez |
| 16 | Marra | Pilerne | Bardez |
| 17 | Moira | Moira | Bardez |
| 18 | Moitem | Assanora | Bardez |
| 19 | Nachinola | Nachinola | Bardez |
| 20 | Nadora | Nadora | Bardez |
| 21 | Nagoa | Arpora Nagoa | Bardez |
| 22 | Nerul | Nerul | Bardez |
| 23 | Olaulim | Pomburpa Olaulim | Bardez |
| 24 | Oxel | Oxel | Bardez |
| 25 | Paliem | Paliem | Bardez |
| 26 | Parra | Parra | Bardez |
| 27 | Penha De Franca | Penha De France | Bardez |
| 28 | Pilerne | Pilerne | Bardez |
| 29 | Pirna | Pirna | Bardez |
| 30 | Pomburpa | Pomburpa Olaulim | Bardez |
| 31 | Ponolem | Aldona | Bardez |
| 32 | Punola | Ucassaim Palem | Bardez |
| 33 | Reis Magos | Verem Betim Reis Magos | Bardez |
| 34 | Revora | Revora | Bardez |
| 35 | Saligao | Saligao | Bardez |
| 36 | Salvador Do Mundo | Salvador Do Mundo | Bardez |
| 37 | Sangolda | Sangolda | Bardez |
| 38 | Siolim | Siolim Sodiem | Bardez |
| 39 | Sircaim | Sirsaim | Bardez |
| 40 | Socorro | Socorro | Bardez |
| 41 | Tivim | Thivim | Bardez |
| 42 | Ucassaim | Ucassaim Palem | Bardez |
| 43 | Verla | Verla Canca | Bardez |
Population of Bardez Taluka
The population profile of Bardez Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Bardez Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,37,440 | 74,321 | 1,63,119 |
| Male Population | 1,19,892 | 37,191 | 82,701 |
| Female Population | 1,17,548 | 37,130 | 80,418 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,995 | 6,727 | 15,268 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,339 | 3,468 | 7,871 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,656 | 3,259 | 7,397 |
| Literate Population | 1,96,015 | 61,765 | 1,34,250 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,01,804 | 31,919 | 69,885 |
| Literate Female Population | 94,211 | 29,846 | 64,365 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,425 | 12,556 | 28,869 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,088 | 5,272 | 12,816 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,337 | 7,284 | 16,053 |
| Total Households | 57,147 | 17,774 | 39,373 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bardez Taluka is around 2,37,440 people. This includes 1,19,892 males and 1,17,548 females. Rural population is about 74,321 (37,191 males and 37,130 females), while urban population is nearly 1,63,119 (82,701 males and 80,418 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 21,995 of the population, with 11,339 boys and 10,656 girls. Rural areas have 6,727 children, and urban areas have about 15,268 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,96,015 literate people in Bardez Taluka, including 1,01,804 literate males and 94,211 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 61,765 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,34,250 people.
- About 41,425 people in Bardez Taluka are not literate, including 18,088 males and 23,337 females. Rural areas include 12,556 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 28,869 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 57,147 households, with 17,774 in villages and 39,373 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bardez Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 5,933 | 1,958 | 3,975 |
| SC Male Population | 2,938 | 978 | 1,960 |
| SC Female Population | 2,995 | 980 | 2,015 |
| Total ST Population | 1,654 | 435 | 1,219 |
| ST Male Population | 824 | 220 | 604 |
| ST Female Population | 830 | 215 | 615 |
| Population Density | 899 / km² | 610 / km² | 1,148 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bardez Taluka is approximately 5,933 people, including 2,938 males and 2,995 females. Around 1,958 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,975 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bardez Taluka is about 1,654 people, including 824 males and 830 females. Around 435 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,219 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 899 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 610 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,148 people per sq. km.