Mormugao Taluka - South Goa, Goa
Mormugao is an administrative taluka in the South Goa district of Goa, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Mormugao is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Sankval, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 4.0 km.
The total area of the taluka is 109 km², including 43.50 km² rural area and 65.62 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 904 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mormugao Taluka
Mormugao Taluka has a total of 17 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arossim | Rural | Cansaulim-Arossim-Cuelim |
| 2 | Cansaulim | Rural | Cansaulim-Arossim-Cuelim |
| 3 | Chicalim (Ct) | Rural | Chicalim |
| 4 | Chicolna | Rural | Chicolna-Bogmalo |
| 5 | Cortalim (Ct) | Rural | Cortalim |
| 6 | Cuelim | Rural | Cansaulim-Arossim-Cuelim |
| 7 | Dabolim | Rural | Chicalim |
| 8 | Issorcim | Rural | Velsao-Pale |
| 9 | Mormugao Port | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Pale | Rural | Velsao-Pale |
| 11 | Quelossim | Rural | Quelossim |
| 12 | Sambhaji | Urban | Not applicable |
| 13 | Sancoale (Ct) | Rural | Sancoale |
| 14 | Sao Jacinto Island | Rural | Chicalim |
| 15 | Sao Jorge Island | Rural | Chicalim |
| 16 | Vadem | Urban | Not applicable |
| 17 | Velsao | Rural | Velsao-Pale |
Population of Mormugao Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Mormugao Taluka has a total population of 1,54,561 people, consisting of 81,138 males and 73,423 females. There are 35,702 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,416 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 35,702 | 5,341 | 30,361 |
| Population Density | 1,416 / km² | 511 / km² | 2,017 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,23,188 literate people and 16,611 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2,566 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 6,870 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,611 | 2,307 | 14,304 |
| Literate Population | 1,23,188 | 17,467 | 1,05,721 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,373 | 4,765 | 26,608 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2,566 | 178 | 2,388 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 6,870 | 3,304 | 3,566 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.