Davem - Satari, North Goa
Davem is a village situated in the Satari taluka of North Goa district, Goa. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Valpoi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Panaji. Nagargao serves as the Gram Panchayat for Davem village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Davem is 626801. The village covers a total geographical area of 611.62 hectares and falls under the 403506 pincode.
Davem village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valpoi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the North Goa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Davem
According to the 2011 Census, Davem village had a total population of 862 people, including 419 males and 443 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.01%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 76.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 862 | 419 | 443 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 74 | 45 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 14 | 4 | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 662 | 344 | 318 |
| Illiterate Population | 200 | 75 | 125 |
Nearby Villages of Davem
Davem 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 Davem
Davem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Panaji to Davem is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Davem
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Davem village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Davem
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Davem village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Davem
Where is Davem located?
Davem village is located in Satari Taluka, North Goa district, Goa, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Davem?
The Gram Panchayat of Davem is Nagargao.
What is the pincode of Davem?
The pincode of Davem is 403506.
What is the population of Davem?
Davem had a total population of 862, including 419 males and 443 females.
How many households are there in Davem?
Davem had 184 households.
What is the literacy rate in Davem?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Davem was 84.01%. Male literacy was 91.98% and female literacy was 76.81%.