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
According to the 2011 Census, Canca village had a total population of 3,551 people, including 1,845 males and 1,706 females, living in 794 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.43%, with male literacy at 96.16% and female literacy at 90.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| 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 had a total population of 3,551, including 1,845 males and 1,706 females.
How many households are there in Canca?
Canca had 794 households.
What is the literacy rate in Canca?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Canca was 93.43%. Male literacy was 96.16% and female literacy was 90.48%.