Pernem Taluka - North Goa District, Goa
Pernem is an administrative taluka in the North Goa district of Goa, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Pernem is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Pernem, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.
The total area of the taluka is 252 km², including 198.56 km² rural area and 53.12 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 959 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pernem Taluka
Pernem Taluka has a total of 27 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agarvado | Rural | Agarwada Chopdem |
| 2 | Alorna | Rural | Alorna |
| 3 | Amberem | Rural | Casnem, Amberem,Poroscodem |
| 4 | Arambol (Ct) | Rural | Arambol |
| 5 | Cansarvornem | Rural | Kasarvanem |
| 6 | Casnem | Rural | Casnem, Amberem,Poroscodem |
| 7 | Chandel | Rural | Chandel Hasapur |
| 8 | Chopdem | Rural | Agarwada Chopdem |
| 9 | Corgao | Rural | Corgao |
| 10 | Dargalim | Rural | Dhargal |
| 11 | Ibrampur | Rural | Ibrampur |
| 12 | Mandrem (Ct) | Rural | Mandrem |
| 13 | Mopa | Rural | Tamboxem, Mopa, Uguem |
| 14 | Morgim | Rural | Morjim |
| 15 | Ozorim | Rural | Ozarim |
| 16 | Paliem | Rural | Paliem |
| 17 | Parcem (Ct) | Rural | Parcem |
| 18 | Pernem | Urban | Not applicable |
| 19 | Poroscodem | Rural | Casnem, Amberem,Poroscodem |
| 20 | Querim | Rural | Keri Terecol |
| 21 | Tamboxem | Rural | Tamboxem, Mopa, Uguem |
| 22 | Tiracol | Rural | Keri Terecol |
| 23 | Torxem | Rural | Torxem |
| 24 | Tuem | Rural | Tuem |
| 25 | Uguem | Rural | Tamboxem, Mopa, Uguem |
| 26 | Varconda | Rural | Varkhand Nagzar |
| 27 | Virnora | Rural | Virnoda |
Population of Pernem Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Pernem Taluka has a total population of 75,747 people, consisting of 38,652 males and 37,095 females. There are 17,248 households in the taluka with an average population density of 301 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
| Total Households | 17,248 | 10,423 | 6,825 |
| Population Density | 301 / km² | 230 / km² | 566 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 60,615 literate people and 6,902 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,070 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 46 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,902 | 4,262 | 2,640 |
| Literate Population | 60,615 | 36,028 | 24,587 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,132 | 9,653 | 5,479 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,070 | 2,276 | 794 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 46 | 20 | 26 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.