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 information the sub-district code of Bicholim Block (CD) is 05612. Total area of bicholim taluka is 239 km² including 188.01 km² rural area and 50.78 km² urban area. Bicholim taluka has a population of 97,955 peoples, out of which urban population is 42,180 while rural population is 55,775. Bicholim has a sex ratio of approximately 961 females for every 1,000 males. Bicholim taluka has a population density of 410 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 22,414 houses in the sub-district, including 9,767 urban houses and 12,647 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.27% population of bicholim taluka is literate, out of which 84.23% males and 76.15% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bicholim Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.