Velsao

Velsao is a village located in Mormugao taluka of South Goa district in Goa, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Mormugao (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Margao. As per 2009 stats, Velsao Pale is the gram panchayat of Velsao village.

Here you can discover what makes Velsao unique in its vibrant Mormugao-South Goa region. You’ll see Velsao’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Velsao

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Velsao is 626882. The village spans a total geographical area of 161.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 403712. Mormugao is nearest town to Velsao village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Velsao 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 Cortalim 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 Velsao

Population of Velsao

According to the 2011 Census, Velsao has a total population of about 1,520, with approximately 743 males and 777 females. The sex ratio is around 1045 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 157 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 3 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 82.11%, with male literacy at about 85.20% and female literacy near 79.15%. There are around 335 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Velsao's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Velsao

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Velsao. As per the 2011 stats, Velsao had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Velsao

Knowing the nearby villages of Velsao helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Velsao.

Frequently Asked Questions about Velsao