Ponda

Ponda 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 Ponda Block (CD) is 05614. Total area of ponda taluka is 293 km² including 181.25 km² rural area and 111.53 km² urban area. Ponda taluka has a population of 1,65,830 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,03,651 while rural population is 62,179. Ponda has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Ponda taluka has a population density of 566 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 38,349 houses in the sub-district, including 24,213 urban houses and 14,136 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.72% population of ponda taluka is literate, out of which 84.69% males and 76.49% females are literate.

List of Villages in Ponda Taluka

Ponda Taluka has a total of 31 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 Ponda Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Ponda Taluka

The population profile of Ponda 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 Ponda'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 Ponda 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.