Tiswadi
Tiswadi 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 Tiswadi Block (CD) is 05611. The total area of Tiswadi Taluka is 194 km², which includes 105.20 km² of rural area and 88.44 km² of urban area. Tiswadi has a sex ratio of approximately 966 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tiswadi Taluka
Tiswadi Taluka has a total of 38 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 Tiswadi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambarim | Chodan Madel | Tiswadi |
| 2 | Azossim | Azossim Mandur | Tiswadi |
| 3 | Bainguinim | Se Old Goa | Tiswadi |
| 4 | Bambolim | Curca Bambolim Talaulim | Tiswadi |
| 5 | Batim | Cumbharjua | Tiswadi |
| 6 | Calapor | St Cruz | Tiswadi |
| 7 | Capao | Sao Matias | Tiswadi |
| 8 | Caraim | Chodan Madel | Tiswadi |
| 9 | Carambolim | Carambolim | Tiswadi |
| 10 | Chimbel | Chimbel | Tiswadi |
| 11 | Chorao | Chodan Madel | Tiswadi |
| 12 | Corlim | Corlim | Tiswadi |
| 13 | Cujira | St Cruz | Tiswadi |
| 14 | Cumbarjua | Cumbharjua | Tiswadi |
| 15 | Curca | Cumbharjua | Tiswadi |
| 16 | Durgawadi | Taleigao | Tiswadi |
| 17 | Ella | Se Old Goa | Tiswadi |
| 18 | Gancim | Batim | Tiswadi |
| 19 | Gandaulim | Cumbharjua | Tiswadi |
| 20 | Goa Velha | St Andre | Tiswadi |
| 21 | Goalim Moula | Curca Bambolim Talaulim | Tiswadi |
| 22 | Goltim | Goltim Navelim | Tiswadi |
| 23 | Jua | St Estevam | Tiswadi |
| 24 | Malar | Sao Matias | Tiswadi |
| 25 | Mandur | Azossim Mandur | Tiswadi |
| 26 | Mercurim | Sao Lourence Agassaim | Tiswadi |
| 27 | Morambi O Grande | Merces | Tiswadi |
| 28 | Morambi O Pequeno | Merces | Tiswadi |
| 29 | Murda | Merces | Tiswadi |
| 30 | Naroa | Naroa | Tiswadi |
| 31 | Navelim | Goltim Navelim | Tiswadi |
| 32 | Neura O Grande | Neura | Tiswadi |
| 33 | Neura O Pequeno | Neura | Tiswadi |
| 34 | Panelim | Se Old Goa | Tiswadi |
| 35 | Renovadi | Merces | Tiswadi |
| 36 | Siridao | Siridao Palem | Tiswadi |
| 37 | Talaulim | Curca Bambolim Talaulim | Tiswadi |
| 38 | Taleigao | Taleigao | Tiswadi |
Population of Tiswadi Taluka
The population profile of Tiswadi 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 Tiswadi 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 | 1,77,219 | 37,549 | 1,39,670 |
| Male Population | 90,136 | 18,459 | 71,677 |
| Female Population | 87,083 | 19,090 | 67,993 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,760 | 3,512 | 13,248 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,609 | 1,800 | 6,809 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,151 | 1,712 | 6,439 |
| Literate Population | 1,45,014 | 30,193 | 1,14,821 |
| Literate Male Population | 76,157 | 15,575 | 60,582 |
| Literate Female Population | 68,857 | 14,618 | 54,239 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,205 | 7,356 | 24,849 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,979 | 2,884 | 11,095 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,226 | 4,472 | 13,754 |
| Total Households | 42,241 | 8,810 | 33,431 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tiswadi Taluka is around 1,77,219 people. This includes 90,136 males and 87,083 females. Rural population is about 37,549 (18,459 males and 19,090 females), while urban population is nearly 1,39,670 (71,677 males and 67,993 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 16,760 of the population, with 8,609 boys and 8,151 girls. Rural areas have 3,512 children, and urban areas have about 13,248 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,45,014 literate people in Tiswadi Taluka, including 76,157 literate males and 68,857 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 30,193 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,14,821 people.
- About 32,205 people in Tiswadi Taluka are not literate, including 13,979 males and 18,226 females. Rural areas include 7,356 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 24,849 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 42,241 households, with 8,810 in villages and 33,431 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tiswadi 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 | 3,209 | 298 | 2,911 |
| SC Male Population | 1,619 | 146 | 1,473 |
| SC Female Population | 1,590 | 152 | 1,438 |
| Total ST Population | 18,785 | 6,548 | 12,237 |
| ST Male Population | 9,228 | 3,188 | 6,040 |
| ST Female Population | 9,557 | 3,360 | 6,197 |
| Population Density | 915 / km² | 357 / km² | 1,579 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tiswadi Taluka is approximately 3,209 people, including 1,619 males and 1,590 females. Around 298 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,911 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tiswadi Taluka is about 18,785 people, including 9,228 males and 9,557 females. Around 6,548 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 12,237 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 915 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 357 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,579 people per sq. km.