Poroscodem - Pernem, North Goa

Poroscodem is a village situated in the Pernem taluka of North Goa district, Goa. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pernem and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Panaji. Casnem, Amberem,poroscodem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poroscodem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poroscodem is 626640. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.71 hectares and falls under the 403512 pincode.

Poroscodem village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pernem Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the North Goa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Poroscodem

As per Census 2011, Poroscodem village has a total population of 675 people, consisting of 360 males and 315 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 546 literate and 129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Poroscodem are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population675360315
Child Population (0–6 yrs)583919
Scheduled Castes (SC)1527676
Literate Population546301245
Illiterate Population1295970

Nearby Villages of Poroscodem

Poroscodem is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Poroscodem

Poroscodem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Poroscodem.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Panaji to Poroscodem is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poroscodem

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Poroscodem village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Poroscodem

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Poroscodem village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Poroscodem

Where is Poroscodem located?

Poroscodem village is located in Pernem Taluka, North Goa district, Goa, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Poroscodem?

The Gram Panchayat of Poroscodem is Casnem, Amberem,poroscodem.

What is the pincode of Poroscodem?

The pincode of Poroscodem is 403512.

What is the population of Poroscodem?

Poroscodem has a total population of 675, including 360 males and 315 females.

How many households are there in Poroscodem?

There are 167 households in Poroscodem.

What is the literacy rate in Poroscodem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Poroscodem is 80.89%. Male literacy is 83.61% and female literacy is 77.78%.