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 information the sub-district code of Mormugao Block (CD) is 05615. Total area of mormugao taluka is 109 km² including 43.50 km² rural area and 65.62 km² urban area. Mormugao taluka has a population of 1,54,561 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,32,329 while rural population is 22,232. Mormugao has a sex ratio of approximately 904 females for every 1,000 males. Mormugao taluka has a population density of 1416 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 35,702 houses in the sub-district, including 30,361 urban houses and 5,341 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 79.70% population of mormugao taluka is literate, out of which 83.35% males and 75.67% females are literate.
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 |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Mormugao 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 |
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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 |