Pernem

Pernem 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 Pernem Block (CD) is 05609. Total area of pernem taluka is 252 km² including 198.56 km² rural area and 53.12 km² urban area. Pernem taluka has a population of 75,747 peoples, out of which urban population is 30,066 while rural population is 45,681. Pernem has a sex ratio of approximately 959 females for every 1,000 males. Pernem taluka has a population density of 301 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 17,248 houses in the sub-district, including 6,825 urban houses and 10,423 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.02% population of pernem taluka is literate, out of which 84.22% males and 75.65% females are literate.

List of Villages in Pernem Taluka

Pernem Taluka has a total of 27 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 Pernem Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Pernem Taluka

The population profile of Pernem 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 Pernem'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 Pernem 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.