Mormugao
Mormugao 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 Mormugao Block (CD) is 05615. The total area of Mormugao Taluka is 109 km², which includes 43.50 km² of rural area and 65.62 km² of urban area. Mormugao has a sex ratio of approximately 904 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mormugao Taluka
Mormugao Taluka has a total of 14 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 Mormugao Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arossim | Cuelim Cansaulim | Mormugao |
| 2 | Cansaulim | Cuelim Cansaulim | Mormugao |
| 3 | Chicalim | Chicalim | Mormugao |
| 4 | Chicolna | Chicolna Bogmalo | Mormugao |
| 5 | Cortalim | Cortalim | Mormugao |
| 6 | Cuelim | Cuelim Cansaulim | Mormugao |
| 7 | Dabolim | Chicalim | Mormugao |
| 8 | Issorcim | Velsao Pale | Mormugao |
| 9 | Pale | Velsao Pale | Mormugao |
| 10 | Quelossim | Cortalim | Mormugao |
| 11 | Sancoale | Sancoale | Mormugao |
| 12 | Sao Jacinto Island | Chicalim | Mormugao |
| 13 | Sao Jorge Island | Chicalim | Mormugao |
| 14 | Velsao | Velsao Pale | Mormugao |
Population of Mormugao Taluka
The population profile of Mormugao 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 Mormugao 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 | 1,54,561 | 22,232 | 1,32,329 |
| Male Population | 81,138 | 11,131 | 70,007 |
| Female Population | 73,423 | 11,101 | 62,322 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,611 | 2,307 | 14,304 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,673 | 1,184 | 7,489 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,938 | 1,123 | 6,815 |
| Literate Population | 1,23,188 | 17,467 | 1,05,721 |
| Literate Male Population | 67,631 | 9,163 | 58,468 |
| Literate Female Population | 55,557 | 8,304 | 47,253 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,373 | 4,765 | 26,608 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,507 | 1,968 | 11,539 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,866 | 2,797 | 15,069 |
| Total Households | 35,702 | 5,341 | 30,361 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Mormugao Taluka is around 1,54,561 people. This includes 81,138 males and 73,423 females. Rural population is about 22,232 (11,131 males and 11,101 females), while urban population is nearly 1,32,329 (70,007 males and 62,322 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 16,611 of the population, with 8,673 boys and 7,938 girls. Rural areas have 2,307 children, and urban areas have about 14,304 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,23,188 literate people in Mormugao Taluka, including 67,631 literate males and 55,557 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 17,467 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,05,721 people.
- About 31,373 people in Mormugao Taluka are not literate, including 13,507 males and 17,866 females. Rural areas include 4,765 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 26,608 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 35,702 households, with 5,341 in villages and 30,361 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mormugao 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 | 2,566 | 178 | 2,388 |
| SC Male Population | 1,320 | 92 | 1,228 |
| SC Female Population | 1,246 | 86 | 1,160 |
| Total ST Population | 6,870 | 3,304 | 3,566 |
| ST Male Population | 3,237 | 1,545 | 1,692 |
| ST Female Population | 3,633 | 1,759 | 1,874 |
| Population Density | 1,416 / km² | 511 / km² | 2,017 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mormugao Taluka is approximately 2,566 people, including 1,320 males and 1,246 females. Around 178 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,388 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mormugao Taluka is about 6,870 people, including 3,237 males and 3,633 females. Around 3,304 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,566 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,416 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 511 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,017 people per sq. km.