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.

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.

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.