Canacona

Canacona is a Town and Taluka in South 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 Canacona Block (CD) is 05619. Total area of canacona taluka is 352 km² including 331.23 km² rural area and 20.81 km² urban area. Canacona taluka has a population of 45,172 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,434 while rural population is 32,738. Canacona has a sex ratio of approximately 1004 females for every 1,000 males. Canacona taluka has a population density of 128 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 10,239 houses in the sub-district, including 2,879 urban houses and 7,360 rural houses.

When it comes to literacy, 75.99% population of canacona taluka is literate, out of which 80.49% males and 71.50% females are literate. There are about 8 villages in canacona taluka, which you can browse from canacona taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.

List of Villages in Canacona Taluka

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Agonda Agonda Canacona
2Anjadip Loliem Polem Canacona
3Canacona Shristhal Canacona
4Cola Cola Canacona
5Cotigao Cotigao Canacona
6Gaodongrem Gaondongri Canacona
7Loliem Loliem Polem Canacona
8Poinguinim Poinguinim Canacona

Population of Canacona Taluka

Particulars Rural Urban Total
Total Population 32,738 12,434 45,172
Male Population 16,238 6,294 22,532
Female Population 16,500 6,140 22,640
Population Density 99 / km² 598 / km² 128 / km²

Households in Canacona Taluka

Particulars Households
Rural Households 7,360
Urban Households 2,879
Total Households 10,239