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, the sub-district code of Quepem Block (CD) is 05617. The total area of Quepem Taluka is 318 km², which includes 271.58 km² of rural area and 46.66 km² of urban area. Quepem has a sex ratio of approximately 993 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adnem | Balli Adnem | Quepem |
| 2 | Ambaulim | Ambaulim | Quepem |
| 3 | Assolda | Assolda | Quepem |
| 4 | Avedem | Avedem Cotombi | Quepem |
| 5 | Bali | Balli Adnem | Quepem |
| 6 | Barcem | Barcem | Quepem |
| 7 | Bendordem | Balli Adnem | Quepem |
| 8 | Cavorem | Caurem | Quepem |
| 9 | Cazur | Caurem | Quepem |
| 10 | Chaifi | Avedem Cotombi | Quepem |
| 11 | Cordem | Balli Adnem | Quepem |
| 12 | Corla | Caurem | Quepem |
| 13 | Cotombi | Avedem Cotombi | Quepem |
| 14 | Fatorpa | Fatorpa Quitol | Quepem |
| 15 | Gocoldem | Barcem | Quepem |
| 16 | Maina | Caurem | Quepem |
| 17 | Mangal | Caurem | Quepem |
| 18 | Molcarnem | Molcornem | Quepem |
| 19 | Molcopona | Molcornem | Quepem |
| 20 | Morpila | Morpirla | Quepem |
| 21 | Nagvem | Molcornem | Quepem |
| 22 | Naquerim | Naqueri Betul | Quepem |
| 23 | Odar | Assolda | Quepem |
| 24 | Padi | Barcem | Quepem |
| 25 | Pirla | Caurem | Quepem |
| 26 | Quedem | Barcem | Quepem |
| 27 | Quisconda | Barcem | Quepem |
| 28 | Quitol | Naqueri Betul | Quepem |
| 29 | Sirvoi | Sirvoi | Quepem |
| 30 | Sulcorna | Caurem | Quepem |
| 31 | Tiloi | Balli Adnem | Quepem |
| 32 | Undorna | Molcornem | Quepem |
| 33 | Xeldem | Xeldem | Quepem |
| 34 | Xelvona | Assolda | Quepem |
| 35 | Xic Xelvona | Assolda | Quepem |
| 36 | Zanodem | 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 Taluka'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Quepem Taluka is around 81,193 people. This includes 40,722 males and 40,471 females. Rural population is about 36,234 (18,151 males and 18,083 females), while urban population is nearly 44,959 (22,571 males and 22,388 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 8,402 of the population, with 4,277 boys and 4,125 girls. Rural areas have 3,676 children, and urban areas have about 4,726 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 60,364 literate people in Quepem Taluka, including 31,888 literate males and 28,476 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 25,779 individuals and urban literacy covers around 34,585 people.
- About 20,829 people in Quepem Taluka are not literate, including 8,834 males and 11,995 females. Rural areas include 10,455 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 10,374 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,119 households, with 8,024 in villages and 11,095 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Quepem Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Quepem Taluka is approximately 931 people, including 455 males and 476 females. Around 263 people live in rural parts. Nearly 668 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Quepem Taluka is about 25,290 people, including 12,432 males and 12,858 females. Around 19,696 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,594 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 255 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 133 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 964 people per sq. km.