Canca - Bardez, North Goa
Canca is a village situated in the Bardez taluka of North Goa district, Goa. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mapusa and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Panaji. Verla Canca serves as the Gram Panchayat for Canca village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Canca is 626677. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.09 hectares and falls under the 403510 pincode.
Canca village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Siolim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the North Goa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Canca
As per Census 2011, Canca village has a total population of 3,551 people, consisting of 1,845 males and 1,706 females. The village has 794 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 398 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,946 literate and 605 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Canca are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,551 | 1,845 | 1,706 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 398 | 205 | 193 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 63 | 30 | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 2,946 | 1,577 | 1,369 |
| Illiterate Population | 605 | 268 | 337 |
Nearby Villages of Canca
Canca is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Canca
Canca is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Panaji to Canca is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Canca
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Canca village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Canca
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Canca village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Canca
Where is Canca located?
Canca village is located in Bardez Taluka, North Goa district, Goa, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Canca?
The Gram Panchayat of Canca is Verla Canca.
What is the pincode of Canca?
The pincode of Canca is 403510.
What is the population of Canca?
Canca has a total population of 3,551, including 1,845 males and 1,706 females.
How many households are there in Canca?
There are 794 households in Canca.
What is the literacy rate in Canca?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Canca is 82.96%. Male literacy is 85.47% and female literacy is 80.25%.