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, the sub-district code of Pernem Block (CD) is 05609. The total area of Pernem Taluka is 252 km², which includes 198.56 km² of rural area and 53.12 km² of urban area. Pernem has a sex ratio of approximately 959 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agarvado | Agarwada Chopdem | Pernem |
| 2 | Alorna | Alorna | Pernem |
| 3 | Amberem | Casnem Amberem Poroscodem | Pernem |
| 4 | Arambol | Arambol | Pernem |
| 5 | Cansarvornem | Kasarvanem | Pernem |
| 6 | Casnem | Casnem Amberem Poroscodem | Pernem |
| 7 | Chandel | Chandel | Pernem |
| 8 | Chopdem | Agarwada Chopdem | Pernem |
| 9 | Corgao | Corgao | Pernem |
| 10 | Dargalim | Dhargal | Pernem |
| 11 | Ibrampur | Ibrampur | Pernem |
| 12 | Mandrem | Mandrem | Pernem |
| 13 | Mopa | Tamboxem Mopa Uguem | Pernem |
| 14 | Morjim | Morjim | Pernem |
| 15 | Ozorim | Ozarim | Pernem |
| 16 | Paliem | Siridao Palem | Pernem |
| 17 | Parcem | Parcem | Pernem |
| 18 | Pernem | N/A | Pernem |
| 19 | Poroscodem | Casnem Amberem Poroscodem | Pernem |
| 20 | Querim | Kerim | Pernem |
| 21 | Tamboxem | Tamboxem Mopa Uguem | Pernem |
| 22 | Tiracol | Keri Terecol | Pernem |
| 23 | Torxem | Torxem | Pernem |
| 24 | Tuem | Tuem | Pernem |
| 25 | Uguem | Tamboxem Mopa Uguem | Pernem |
| 26 | Varconda | Varkhand Nagzar | Pernem |
| 27 | Virnora | Virnoda | Pernem |
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 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 | 75,747 | 45,681 | 30,066 |
| Male Population | 38,652 | 23,450 | 15,202 |
| Female Population | 37,095 | 22,231 | 14,864 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,902 | 4,262 | 2,640 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,611 | 2,215 | 1,396 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,291 | 2,047 | 1,244 |
| Literate Population | 60,615 | 36,028 | 24,587 |
| Literate Male Population | 32,552 | 19,537 | 13,015 |
| Literate Female Population | 28,063 | 16,491 | 11,572 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,132 | 9,653 | 5,479 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,100 | 3,913 | 2,187 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,032 | 5,740 | 3,292 |
| Total Households | 17,248 | 10,423 | 6,825 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Pernem Taluka is around 75,747 people. This includes 38,652 males and 37,095 females. Rural population is about 45,681 (23,450 males and 22,231 females), while urban population is nearly 30,066 (15,202 males and 14,864 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,902 of the population, with 3,611 boys and 3,291 girls. Rural areas have 4,262 children, and urban areas have about 2,640 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 60,615 literate people in Pernem Taluka, including 32,552 literate males and 28,063 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 36,028 individuals and urban literacy covers around 24,587 people.
- About 15,132 people in Pernem Taluka are not literate, including 6,100 males and 9,032 females. Rural areas include 9,653 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,479 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 17,248 households, with 10,423 in villages and 6,825 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pernem 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 | 3,070 | 2,276 | 794 |
| SC Male Population | 1,488 | 1,106 | 382 |
| SC Female Population | 1,582 | 1,170 | 412 |
| Total ST Population | 46 | 20 | 26 |
| ST Male Population | 24 | 7 | 17 |
| ST Female Population | 22 | 13 | 9 |
| Population Density | 301 / km² | 230 / km² | 566 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pernem Taluka is approximately 3,070 people, including 1,488 males and 1,582 females. Around 2,276 people live in rural parts. Nearly 794 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pernem Taluka is about 46 people, including 24 males and 22 females. Around 20 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 26 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 301 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 230 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 566 people per sq. km.