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.

List of Villages in Canacona Taluka

Canacona Taluka has a total of 8 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 Canacona Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#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

The population profile of Canacona 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 Canacona's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 45,172 32,738 12,434
Male Population 22,532 16,238 6,294
Female Population 22,640 16,500 6,140
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,635 3,375 1,260
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,385 1,723 662
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,250 1,652 598
Literate Population 34,325 24,345 9,980
Literate Male Population 18,137 12,894 5,243
Literate Female Population 16,188 11,451 4,737
Illiterate Population 10,847 8,393 2,454
Illiterate Male Population 4,395 3,344 1,051
Illiterate Female Population 6,452 5,049 1,403
Total Households 10,239 7,360 2,879

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Canacona 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
Total SC Population 173 103 70
SC Male Population 81 48 33
SC Female Population 92 55 37
Total ST Population 13,657 13,451 206
ST Male Population 7,155 7,022 133
ST Female Population 6,502 6,429 73
Population Density 128 / km² 99 / km² 598 / km²