Salcete
Salcete 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 Salcete Block (CD) is 05616. Total area of salcete taluka is 298 km² including 145.11 km² rural area and 153.05 km² urban area. Salcete taluka has a population of 2,94,464 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,12,464 while rural population is 82,000. Salcete has a sex ratio of approximately 1024 females for every 1,000 males. Salcete taluka has a population density of 988 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 71,717 houses in the sub-district, including 51,274 urban houses and 20,443 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.17% population of salcete taluka is literate, out of which 82.77% males and 77.64% females are literate.
List of Villages in Salcete Taluka
Salcete Taluka has a total of 46 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 Salcete Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Adsulim | Benaulim | Salcete |
2 | Ambelim | Ambelim | Salcete |
3 | Aquem | Aquem Baixo | Salcete |
4 | Assolna | Assolna | Salcete |
5 | Benaulim | Benaulim | Salcete |
6 | Betalbatim | Betalbatim | Salcete |
7 | Calata | Majorda | Salcete |
8 | Camurlim | Camurlim | Salcete |
9 | Cana | Benaulim | Salcete |
10 | Carmona | Carmona | Salcete |
11 | Cavelossim | Cavelossim | Salcete |
12 | Cavorim | Chandor Cavorim | Salcete |
13 | Chandor | Chandor Cavorim | Salcete |
14 | Chinchinim | Chinchinim Deussa | Salcete |
15 | Colva | Colva | Salcete |
16 | Curtorim | Curtorim | Salcete |
17 | Davorlim | Rumdamol Davorlim | Salcete |
18 | Deussua | Chinchinim Deussa | Salcete |
19 | Dicarpale | Davorlim Sirlim | Salcete |
20 | Dramapur | Dramapur | Salcete |
21 | Duncolim | Seraulim | Salcete |
22 | Gandaulim | Colva | Salcete |
23 | Gonsua | Betalbatim | Salcete |
24 | Guirdolim | Guirdolim | Salcete |
25 | Loutulim | Loutulim | Salcete |
26 | Macasana | Macasana | Salcete |
27 | Majorda | Majorda | Salcete |
28 | Mulem | Paroda | Salcete |
29 | Nagoa | Nagoa | Salcete |
30 | Navelim | Navelim Bicholim | Salcete |
31 | Nuvem | Nuvem | Salcete |
32 | Orlim | Orlim | Salcete |
33 | Paroda | Paroda | Salcete |
34 | Rachol | Rachol | Salcete |
35 | Raia | Raia | Salcete |
36 | Sao Jose De Areal | St Jose De Areal | Salcete |
37 | Sarzora | Sarzora | Salcete |
38 | Seraulim | Seraulim | Salcete |
39 | Sernabatim | Colva | Salcete |
40 | Sirlim | Davorlim Sirlim | Salcete |
41 | Talaulim | Telaulim | Salcete |
42 | Utorda | Majorda | Salcete |
43 | Vanelim | Colva | Salcete |
44 | Varca | Varca | Salcete |
45 | Velim | Velim | Salcete |
46 | Verna | Verna | Salcete |
Population of Salcete Taluka
The population profile of Salcete 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 Salcete's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,94,464 | 82,000 | 2,12,464 |
Male Population | 1,45,448 | 39,099 | 1,06,349 |
Female Population | 1,49,016 | 42,901 | 1,06,115 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,208 | 8,169 | 22,039 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,493 | 4,185 | 11,308 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,715 | 3,984 | 10,731 |
Literate Population | 2,36,082 | 65,538 | 1,70,544 |
Literate Male Population | 1,20,381 | 32,346 | 88,035 |
Literate Female Population | 1,15,701 | 33,192 | 82,509 |
Illiterate Population | 58,382 | 16,462 | 41,920 |
Illiterate Male Population | 25,067 | 6,753 | 18,314 |
Illiterate Female Population | 33,315 | 9,709 | 23,606 |
Total Households | 71,717 | 20,443 | 51,274 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Salcete 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 |
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Total SC Population | 3,443 | 557 | 2,886 |
SC Male Population | 1,701 | 274 | 1,427 |
SC Female Population | 1,742 | 283 | 1,459 |
Total ST Population | 32,562 | 9,631 | 22,931 |
ST Male Population | 15,307 | 4,483 | 10,824 |
ST Female Population | 17,255 | 5,148 | 12,107 |
Population Density | 988 / km² | 565 / km² | 1,388 / km² |