Bicholim
Bicholim 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 Bicholim Block (CD) is 05612. The total area of Bicholim Taluka is 239 km², which includes 188.01 km² of rural area and 50.78 km² of urban area. Bicholim has a sex ratio of approximately 961 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bicholim Taluka
Bicholim Taluka has a total of 24 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 Bicholim Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adwalpale | Advalpal | Bicholim |
| 2 | Amone | Amona | Bicholim |
| 3 | Aturli | Mayem | Bicholim |
| 4 | Carapur | Karapur Sarvan | Bicholim |
| 5 | Cotombi | Pale Cotombi | Bicholim |
| 6 | Cudnem | Cudnem | Bicholim |
| 7 | Curchirem | Ona Maulinguem Curchirem | Bicholim |
| 8 | Dumacem | Mencurem Dumacem | Bicholim |
| 9 | Latambarcem | Latambarcem | Bicholim |
| 10 | Maem | Mayem | Bicholim |
| 11 | Maulinguem North | Ona Maulinguem Curchirem | Bicholim |
| 12 | Mencurem | Mencurem Dumacem | Bicholim |
| 13 | Mulgao | Mulgao | Bicholim |
| 14 | Naroa | N/A | Bicholim |
| 15 | Navelim | Navelim Bicholim | Bicholim |
| 16 | Ona | Ona Maulinguem Curchirem | Bicholim |
| 17 | Pale | Pale Cotombi | Bicholim |
| 18 | Piligao | Piligao | Bicholim |
| 19 | Salem | Salem | Bicholim |
| 20 | Sarvona | Karapur Sarvan | Bicholim |
| 21 | Sirigao | Sirigao | Bicholim |
| 22 | Surla | Surla | Bicholim |
| 23 | Vainguinim | Nagargao | Bicholim |
| 24 | Velguem | Velguem | Bicholim |
Population of Bicholim Taluka
The population profile of Bicholim 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 Bicholim 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 | 97,955 | 55,775 | 42,180 |
| Male Population | 49,931 | 28,260 | 21,671 |
| Female Population | 48,024 | 27,515 | 20,509 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,849 | 5,506 | 4,343 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,043 | 2,772 | 2,271 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,806 | 2,734 | 2,072 |
| Literate Population | 78,628 | 44,121 | 34,507 |
| Literate Male Population | 42,056 | 23,740 | 18,316 |
| Literate Female Population | 36,572 | 20,381 | 16,191 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,327 | 11,654 | 7,673 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,875 | 4,520 | 3,355 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,452 | 7,134 | 4,318 |
| Total Households | 22,414 | 12,647 | 9,767 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bicholim Taluka is around 97,955 people. This includes 49,931 males and 48,024 females. Rural population is about 55,775 (28,260 males and 27,515 females), while urban population is nearly 42,180 (21,671 males and 20,509 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,849 of the population, with 5,043 boys and 4,806 girls. Rural areas have 5,506 children, and urban areas have about 4,343 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 78,628 literate people in Bicholim Taluka, including 42,056 literate males and 36,572 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 44,121 individuals and urban literacy covers around 34,507 people.
- About 19,327 people in Bicholim Taluka are not literate, including 7,875 males and 11,452 females. Rural areas include 11,654 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,673 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 22,414 households, with 12,647 in villages and 9,767 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bicholim 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 | 2,264 | 1,449 | 815 |
| SC Male Population | 1,101 | 693 | 408 |
| SC Female Population | 1,163 | 756 | 407 |
| Total ST Population | 4,492 | 2,966 | 1,526 |
| ST Male Population | 2,193 | 1,444 | 749 |
| ST Female Population | 2,299 | 1,522 | 777 |
| Population Density | 410 / km² | 297 / km² | 831 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bicholim Taluka is approximately 2,264 people, including 1,101 males and 1,163 females. Around 1,449 people live in rural parts. Nearly 815 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bicholim Taluka is about 4,492 people, including 2,193 males and 2,299 females. Around 2,966 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,526 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 410 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 297 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 831 people per sq. km.