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, the sub-district code of Canacona Block (CD) is 05619. The total area of Canacona Taluka is 352 km², which includes 331.23 km² of rural area and 20.81 km² of urban area. Canacona has a sex ratio of approximately 1004 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agonda | Agonda | Canacona |
| 2 | Anjadip | Loliem Polem | Canacona |
| 3 | Canacona | Shristhal | Canacona |
| 4 | Cola | Cola | Canacona |
| 5 | Cotigao | Cotigao | Canacona |
| 6 | Gaodongrem | Gaondongri | Canacona |
| 7 | Loliem | Loliem Polem | Canacona |
| 8 | Poinguinim | 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Canacona Taluka is around 45,172 people. This includes 22,532 males and 22,640 females. Rural population is about 32,738 (16,238 males and 16,500 females), while urban population is nearly 12,434 (6,294 males and 6,140 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,635 of the population, with 2,385 boys and 2,250 girls. Rural areas have 3,375 children, and urban areas have about 1,260 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 34,325 literate people in Canacona Taluka, including 18,137 literate males and 16,188 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 24,345 individuals and urban literacy covers around 9,980 people.
- About 10,847 people in Canacona Taluka are not literate, including 4,395 males and 6,452 females. Rural areas include 8,393 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,454 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 10,239 households, with 7,360 in villages and 2,879 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Canacona 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Canacona Taluka is approximately 173 people, including 81 males and 92 females. Around 103 people live in rural parts. Nearly 70 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Canacona Taluka is about 13,657 people, including 7,155 males and 6,502 females. Around 13,451 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 206 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 128 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 99 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 598 people per sq. km.