Agonda
Agonda is a village located in Canacona taluka of South Goa district in Goa, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Canacona (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Margao. As per 2009 stats, Agonda village is also a gram panchayat.
Agonda has its own place in the vibrant South Goa region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Agonda
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Agonda is 627023. The village spans a total geographical area of 1480 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 403702. Canacona is nearest town to Agonda village for all major economic activities.
When it comes to local governance, Agonda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Canacona Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Agonda
Population of Agonda
Below is a concise population overview of Agonda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 3,801 | 1,801 | 2,000 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 396 | 184 | 212 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 9 | 3 | 6 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 371 | 178 | 193 |
Literate Population | 2,932 | 1,479 | 1,453 |
Illiterate Population | 869 | 322 | 547 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Agonda village:
- The total population of Agonda village is around 3,801, including approximately 1,801 males and 2,000 females, with a sex ratio of 1110 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 396 children aged 0–6 years in Agonda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Agonda village has 9 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 371 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Agonda village is about 77.14%, with male literacy at 82.12% and female literacy at 72.65%.
- There are around 924 households in Agonda village.
Connectivity of Agonda
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Agonda. As per the 2011 stats, Agonda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Agonda
Knowing the nearby villages of Agonda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Agonda.
Frequently Asked Questions about Agonda
- Where is Agonda located?
- Agonda village is situated in Canacona Taluka, within the South Goa district of Goa, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Agonda?
- Agonda serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Agonda?
- The pincode of Agonda is 403702, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Agonda as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Agonda is 3,801, with 1,801 males and 2,000 females.
- How many households are there in Agonda as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Agonda village has a total of 924 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Agonda as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Agonda is 77.14%. The male literacy rate is 82.12%, while the female literacy rate is 72.65%.