Quepem

Quepem 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 Quepem Block (CD) is 05617. Total area of quepem taluka is 318 km² including 271.58 km² rural area and 46.66 km² urban area. Quepem taluka has a population of 81,193 peoples, out of which urban population is 44,959 while rural population is 36,234. Quepem has a sex ratio of approximately 993 females for every 1,000 males. Quepem taluka has a population density of 255 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 19,119 houses in the sub-district, including 11,095 urban houses and 8,024 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 74.35% population of quepem taluka is literate, out of which 78.31% males and 70.36% females are literate.

List of Villages in Quepem Taluka

Quepem Taluka has a total of 36 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 Quepem Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Adnem Balli Adnem Quepem
2Ambaulim Ambaulim Quepem
3Assolda Assolda Quepem
4Avedem Avedem Cotombi Quepem
5Bali Balli Adnem Quepem
6Barcem Barcem Quepem
7Bendordem Balli Adnem Quepem
8Cavorem Caurem Quepem
9Cazur Caurem Quepem
10Chaifi Avedem Cotombi Quepem
11Cordem Balli Adnem Quepem
12Corla Caurem Quepem
13Cotombi Avedem Cotombi Quepem
14Fatorpa Fatorpa Quitol Quepem
15Gocoldem Barcem Quepem
16Maina Caurem Quepem
17Mangal Caurem Quepem
18Molcarnem Molcornem Quepem
19Molcopona Molcornem Quepem
20Morpila Morpirla Quepem
21Nagvem Molcornem Quepem
22Naquerim Naqueri Betul Quepem
23Odar Assolda Quepem
24Padi Barcem Quepem
25Pirla Caurem Quepem
26Quedem Barcem Quepem
27Quisconda Barcem Quepem
28Quitol Naqueri Betul Quepem
29Sirvoi Sirvoi Quepem
30Sulcorna Caurem Quepem
31Tiloi Balli Adnem Quepem
32Undorna Molcornem Quepem
33Xeldem Xeldem Quepem
34Xelvona Assolda Quepem
35Xic Xelvona Assolda Quepem
36Zanodem Molcornem Quepem

Population of Quepem Taluka

The population profile of Quepem 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 Quepem's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 81,193 36,234 44,959
Male Population 40,722 18,151 22,571
Female Population 40,471 18,083 22,388
Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,402 3,676 4,726
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,277 1,884 2,393
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,125 1,792 2,333
Literate Population 60,364 25,779 34,585
Literate Male Population 31,888 13,766 18,122
Literate Female Population 28,476 12,013 16,463
Illiterate Population 20,829 10,455 10,374
Illiterate Male Population 8,834 4,385 4,449
Illiterate Female Population 11,995 6,070 5,925
Total Households 19,119 8,024 11,095

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Quepem 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 931 263 668
SC Male Population 455 130 325
SC Female Population 476 133 343
Total ST Population 25,290 19,696 5,594
ST Male Population 12,432 9,834 2,598
ST Female Population 12,858 9,862 2,996
Population Density 255 / km² 133 / km² 964 / km²