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, the sub-district code of Ponda Block (CD) is 05614. The total area of Ponda Taluka is 293 km², which includes 181.25 km² of rural area and 111.53 km² of urban area. Ponda has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adcolna | Bhoma Adcolna | Ponda |
| 2 | Bandora | Bandora | Ponda |
| 3 | Betora | Betora Nirancal | Ponda |
| 4 | Betqui | Betqui Candola | Ponda |
| 5 | Boma | Bhoma Adcolna | Ponda |
| 6 | Borim | Borim | Ponda |
| 7 | Candepar | Curti Khandepar | Ponda |
| 8 | Candola | Betqui Candola | Ponda |
| 9 | Codar | Betora Nirancal | Ponda |
| 10 | Conxem | Betora Nirancal | Ponda |
| 11 | Cuncoliem | Veling Priol | Ponda |
| 12 | Cundaim | Kundaim | Ponda |
| 13 | Curti | Curti Khandepar | Ponda |
| 14 | Durbhat | Durbhat | Ponda |
| 15 | Gangem | Usgao Ganjem | Ponda |
| 16 | Marcaim | Marcaim | Ponda |
| 17 | Nirancal | Betora Nirancal | Ponda |
| 18 | Orgao | Tivrem Orgao | Ponda |
| 19 | Ponchavadi | Panchawadi | Ponda |
| 20 | Priol | Veling Priol | Ponda |
| 21 | Quela | Quela | Ponda |
| 22 | Querim | Querim | Ponda |
| 23 | Savoi Verem | Verem Vaghurme | Ponda |
| 24 | Siroda | Shiroda | Ponda |
| 25 | Telaulim | Talaulim | Ponda |
| 26 | Tivrem | Tivrem Orgao | Ponda |
| 27 | Usgao | Usgao Ganjem | Ponda |
| 28 | Vadi | Talaulim | Ponda |
| 29 | Vagurbem | Verem Vaghurme | Ponda |
| 30 | Velinga | Veling Priol | Ponda |
| 31 | Volvoi | Volvoi | Ponda |
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 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 | 1,65,830 | 62,179 | 1,03,651 |
| Male Population | 85,492 | 31,479 | 54,013 |
| Female Population | 80,338 | 30,700 | 49,638 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,785 | 5,835 | 9,950 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,105 | 3,038 | 5,067 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,680 | 2,797 | 4,883 |
| Literate Population | 1,33,859 | 49,237 | 84,622 |
| Literate Male Population | 72,406 | 26,356 | 46,050 |
| Literate Female Population | 61,453 | 22,881 | 38,572 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,971 | 12,942 | 19,029 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,086 | 5,123 | 7,963 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,885 | 7,819 | 11,066 |
| Total Households | 38,349 | 14,136 | 24,213 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ponda Taluka is around 1,65,830 people. This includes 85,492 males and 80,338 females. Rural population is about 62,179 (31,479 males and 30,700 females), while urban population is nearly 1,03,651 (54,013 males and 49,638 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,785 of the population, with 8,105 boys and 7,680 girls. Rural areas have 5,835 children, and urban areas have about 9,950 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,33,859 literate people in Ponda Taluka, including 72,406 literate males and 61,453 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 49,237 individuals and urban literacy covers around 84,622 people.
- About 31,971 people in Ponda Taluka are not literate, including 13,086 males and 18,885 females. Rural areas include 12,942 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 19,029 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 38,349 households, with 14,136 in villages and 24,213 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ponda 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 | 1,925 | 780 | 1,145 |
| SC Male Population | 969 | 384 | 585 |
| SC Female Population | 956 | 396 | 560 |
| Total ST Population | 27,599 | 13,929 | 13,670 |
| ST Male Population | 13,548 | 6,862 | 6,686 |
| ST Female Population | 14,051 | 7,067 | 6,984 |
| Population Density | 566 / km² | 343 / km² | 929 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ponda Taluka is approximately 1,925 people, including 969 males and 956 females. Around 780 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,145 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ponda Taluka is about 27,599 people, including 13,548 males and 14,051 females. Around 13,929 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 13,670 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 566 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 343 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 929 people per sq. km.