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 information the sub-district code of Tiswadi Block (CD) is 05611. Total area of tiswadi taluka is 194 km² including 105.20 km² rural area and 88.44 km² urban area. Tiswadi taluka has a population of 1,77,219 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,39,670 while rural population is 37,549. Tiswadi has a sex ratio of approximately 966 females for every 1,000 males. Tiswadi taluka has a population density of 915 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 42,241 houses in the sub-district, including 33,431 urban houses and 8,810 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 81.83% population of tiswadi taluka is literate, out of which 84.49% males and 79.07% females are literate.
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 |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Tiswadi 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.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |