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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Arossim Cuelim Cansaulim Mormugao
2Cansaulim Cuelim Cansaulim Mormugao
3Chicalim Chicalim Mormugao
4Chicolna Chicolna Bogmalo Mormugao
5Cortalim Cortalim Mormugao
6Cuelim Cuelim Cansaulim Mormugao
7Dabolim Chicalim Mormugao
8Issorcim Velsao Pale Mormugao
9Pale Velsao Pale Mormugao
10Quelossim Cortalim Mormugao
11Sancoale Sancoale Mormugao
12Sao Jacinto Island Chicalim Mormugao
13Sao Jorge Island Chicalim Mormugao
14Velsao 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
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
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